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Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
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Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
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Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
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Activity Duration (7 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in Japanese, English, Chinese
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Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
Explore the breathtaking scenery of Cairns and Kuranda on this small group tour. Enjoy a thrilling ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, followed by a scenic railway journey through the lush rainforest. This tour is limited to a small group, ensuring a more personalized and intimate experience. Book now and get ready to be awestruck by the natural beauty of Cairns and Kuranda.
Tour Highlight
Make your trip from Cairns to Kuranda and between all its various attractions easier with this shared transfer service. Travel from Cairns to the Smithfield Skyrail station for the ride to Kuranda. Enjoy activities such as the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, and the Army Duck rainforest tour, without having to worry about how to get from one to the next. Admission tickets for Skyrail and Science Railway are included.
What is included?
- Airconditioned vehicle
- Guided tour
- Both tickets for Scenic Railway and Skyrail
- Free pick up from Cairns Hotel. Fees may apply for other locations pick up.
- Entry/Admission Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Entry/Admission Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
What is not included?
- Lunch
- Army Duck Tour
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Itinerary
Cairns Nature & Scenic Tour Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour in Cairns, Australia. This nature & scenic tour experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Kuranda Scenic Railway
1
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Stop: 2 hours
A 37-kilometre rail journey onboard authentic vintage carriages through the Barron Gorge National Park (World Heritage-listed rainforest – The Wet Tropics) from Cairns to Kuranda, a village in the rainforest.
The track rises 327 metres above sea level with the steepest gradient being 1:50. Travelling over 55 bridges, 98 curves & through 15 hand carved tunnels.
Audio commentary in each carriage to provide customers with historical information throughout the journey.
Complimentary trip guide (available in 11 languages) The guide includes a journey map corresponding with the onboard commentary.
Onboard Guest Services Attendants can answer questions and assist during the journey.
10-minute photographic stop at Barron Falls Lookout.
Water coolers in each carriage.
Not all Kuranda Scenic Railway seats have a window however all seats have access to view the scenery.
2
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Stop: 90 minutes
Enjoy a unique perspective of this ancient landscape with unsurpassed panoramic views of Barron Gorge and Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Glide metres above the pristine jungle canopy between Smithfield (Cairns) and Kuranda, en route, descend to explore the rainforest close up at Red Peak and Barron Falls.
3
Kuranda Village
Stop: 2 hours
Visit the oldest market in Kuranda built in 1915.
Visit Butterfly Scentry, Bird World and Zoo if you love animals.
A lot of Indigenous artwork in the village that you can enjoy.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
