Kuranda Railway Skip the Line and Skyrail Cableway from Cairns

Smithfield 8 hours

Nestled high up the tropical mountains at 1076 feet (328 meters) above sea level, the rain forest village of Kuranda is a must-see destination on any trip to Cairns. Travel to the historic outpost in style, beginning with pickup at your Cairns or port Douglas hotel. Choose the order of your transit options at booking to customize the day.  On one leg of the journey, skip the line for a ride aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Enjoy Gold Class service in a well-appointed cedar train car featuring comfortable lounge chairs, timber flooring and historic memorabilia. Sip on sparkling Australian wine, tea and coffee and nibble snacks while enjoying magnificent views of mountains and valleys and waterfall-studded Barron Gorge. Receive a complimentary gift pack including a pen, postcard, badge and souvenir guide as a memento of your ride. On the opposite leg, get an aerial perspective of Tropical North Queensland as you soar over the treetops on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Settle into an enclosed 6-passenger gondola and take in panoramic views of the highlands, forest and Coral Sea on the 4.5-mile (7.5-km) ride. Stop at two lookout stations along the way, where you can chat with rangers, stroll along forest boardwalks and snap photos. In Kuranda, enjoy several hours of leisure time to explore the historic village and surrounds. Browse heritage markets, have lunch at a local café (own expense), learn about indigenous history at the Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park or encounter native wildlife like kangaroos, butterflies and koalas at the Rainforestation Nature Park (not included).   Your full-day rain forest adventure concludes with drop-off back at your Cairns or Port Douglas hotel.


Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway day trip from Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas

Skip the line with express tickets for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Travel in Gold Class on the Kuranda Scenic Railway with premium seating and morning or afternoon refreshments

Have plenty of free time to explore Kuranda and take advantage of discount entry to a variety of attractions and wildlife exhibits

Browse the famous Heritage Markets in Kuranda Village at your leisure

Take an optional exclusive tour of the World Heritage-listed Signal Cabin at Kuranda station

Marvel at the engineering of the Cairns-Kuranda Railway, constructed between 1882-1891

One way Kuranda Scenic Railway ride in Gold Class

One way by Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Pickup and drop-off

Exclusions

Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise if you are using a Wheelchair. Both Skyrail & Scenic Rail have maximum dimensions they can take.
Smithfield, QLD, 4878 Get directions

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than a day before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than a day before the activity start time.

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