Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

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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)

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Things To Know

  • 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
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)
  • Any other optional activities not mentioned
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

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.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

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.

Admission Ticket Included

Rainforestation Nature Park

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

Admission Ticket Not Included

Kuranda Scenic Railway

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

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Kuranda Koala Gardens

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.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Barron Gorge National Park

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.

Barron Falls

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.

Birdworld Kuranda

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.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Down Under Tours - Day Tours (Pass-by Only)

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.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Pickup is available from selected locations in Cairns - please contact the operator after booking to confirm your pickup location and time.

Meeting / End Points

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

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point

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Reviews By Other Travelers

4.4
Based on 302 reviews

What do other 302 guests say about Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

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Sina_D
5
Aug 2024
The sky rail and train back was fabulous Butterflies were amazing , wonderful day , fantastic staff very friendly
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flirtygerty2022
5
Aug 2024
Loved the trip up on this old train! Had few stops along the way to take photos then at the top there were lots of shops,koala gardens,butterfly/bird gardens etc before returning tho we opted for the glass bottom gondola on the skyrail
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Shirley_C
5
Aug 2024
Friendly staff and loved train back plenty of places to see or just sit and enjoy the scenery will definitely tell others to do it if they are in cairns

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Down Under Tours

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Things to know

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
Additional Information
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies