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This small-group tours includes transfers from your hotel to the amazing Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There you will glide over the world's oldest rainforest as you ascend to the maginficent Red Peak boardwalk and its attractions. From there journey to the spectacular Barron Gorge and falls as you make your way to the charming rainforest village of Kuranda. Once there choose from a vast array of activities including local markets, arts and crafts, enjoy an encounter with animals or butterflies (fees apply) and enjoy a relaxing lunch (own expense) before joining the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway on a spectacular journey through 15 tunnels and over 37 bridges enjoying magnificent views as you make your way to Freshwater Station to be met and transferred to your hotel, arriving about 4pm.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
I can generally only offer pickup at the hotels or ports listed upon checkout. For special cases or if your pickup is not listed please contact me
After you make a booking I will contact you for your email address. Skyrail emails confirmations and tickets directly to you and Viator/Tripadvisor/Expedia do not pass on your email to me.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm. (90 minute Journey)
One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda.
Kuranda map, Skyrail tickets. Kuranda Scenic Rail tickets and trip guide.
Enjoy 2.5 hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets.
Pick-up from and drop-off to your Cairns city hotel by air-conditioned bus. Yorkey's Knob excluded.
Food and drinks, unless specified
Birdworld (approx. AU$21/adult, AU$10.50/child)
Butterfly Sanctuary (approx. AU$24/adult, AU$15/child)
Kuranda Koala Gardens (approx. AU$21/adult and AU$10.50/child)
Pickup included
Operated by Cairns Custom Tours
173 reviews
Scott O,
Jan 23, 2025
We enjoyed the day but you couldn’t see much of a view on the train as you could on the Skyrail so would recommend just the Skyrail return journey.
Dustin B,
Dec 19, 2024
the views from the skyrail and train were breathtaking. I especially liked that the skyrail stopped a few times along the way so you could walk around and really take in the sights.
Mario N,
Dec 12, 2024
It is a type of self guided tour although you have to keep some schedule, the train return. Although we are brazilians and had visit our rain forest it is a nice tour. The museum is small but very informative. People always ready to help and inform. Hot and umid.
Erzsbet S,
Nov 23, 2024
Michael was professional and very helpful. Both the skyrail and the scenic railway trips were amazing. Shops had nice aboriginal gifts.
Tina M,
Nov 16, 2024
Such a beautiful part of Australia and so much history as the oldest Rainforest in the world. We enjoyed the gondola up to Kuranda and the opportunity meander through the town and shop or have lunch. Learning the history of the train and how it was constructed was also very interesting. A great day all round.