Cairns Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Tour

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. You’ll have free time in the village of Kuranda to browse its markets, have lunch or visit wildlife attractions like Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens or choose the option including Rainforestation Nature Park. (Food, drinks and activities in Kuranda are at your own expense)

Meeting Point

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

6 Skyrail Dr, Smithfield QLD 4878, Australia

6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield, Bus Zone at the front of Skyrail Terminal

What's included:

• Written itinerary available in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin
• One-way trip on Kuranda Scenic Railway
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
• Rainforestation Nature Park (if option selected)
• Cairns pickup and drop-off
• Kuranda Boarding Pass

Not included:

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)
• Any other optional activities not mentioned

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda, Kuranda, 4881, Queensland

The largest butterfly flight aviary & exhibit in Australia. Situated next to the Kuranda Markets, it is home to over 1500 tropical butterflies. Wander through the aviary's lush tropical gardens and breeding laboratory to learn more about a butterfly's life cycle & behaviour.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield, 4878, Queensland

Glide over and through the canopy of the ancient rainforest and marvel at the spectacular views from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There are two stops along this gondola journey where you can alight and explore the rainforest from within.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rainforestation Nature Park

1030 Kennedy Highway, Kuranda, Kuranda, 4881, Queensland

Choose the Rainforestation Package if you would like to visit this wonderful nature park. See Australian wildlife in their wildlife park, and take an amphibious Army Duck tour through the rainforest. PLEASE NOTE: NO free time in Kuranda if this option is selected

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Coondoo Street, Kuranda, 4870, Queensland

Take a historic journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail, travelling through the rainforest and along the mountainside of Barron Gorge.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kuranda Koala Gardens

2-4 Rob Veivers Dr, Clifton Beach, Kuranda, 4881, Queensland

Visit this wonderful Wildlife park to see iconic Australia wildlife. Feed and pat the tame wallabies and kangaroos. Discover wombats, freshwater crocodiles, lizards, snakes and much more! Koala photos are also available.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Barron Gorge National Park

Wrights Lookout Rd, , Queensland

See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout, and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

10 minutes

Barron Falls

Barron Gorge National Park, , Kuranda, Queensland

See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout, and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

10 minutes

Birdworld Kuranda

Heritage Markets, , Kuranda, 4881, Queensland

Immerse yourself in this wonderful free flying bird exhibit. See and enjoy the company of hundreds of rare and beautiful exotic and Australia native species in the lush tropically landscaped setting.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Down Under Tours - Day Tours

26 Redden St, Cairns, 4870, Queensland

Down Under Tours is Tropical North Queensland’s leading day tour operator with an extensive range of tour options to suit any taste. We love to share the beauty of Tropical North Queensland and the ancient rainforest with our passengers.

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