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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

Activity Duration (7 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
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Take a day trip from Cairns to experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway.

What you'll do

The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a must-see attraction in Queensland's tropical north. This railway offers breathtaking views of the Barron Gorge National Park. You can choose from five different itineraries to tailor your tour to your preferences. You can also add optional extras such as a ride on the Skyrail, a visit to Birdworld, or a tour of the Rainforestation Nature Park.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsPickup is available from selected locations in Cairns - please contact the operator after booking to confirm your pickup location and time.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Cairns Railway Station, 142 Bunda St, Cairns City QLD 4870, AustraliaCairns Night Markets, 54-60 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, AustraliaHarley Magic, 385 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

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

What is not included?

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)
  • Any other optional activities not mentioned
  • Entry/Admission - Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
  • Entry/Admission - Rainforestation Nature Park
  • Entry/Admission - Kuranda Koala Gardens
  • Entry/Admission - Birdworld Kuranda

Additional Information

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements 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 80 travelers

Meet your host

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Eland Urban Adventures
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Itinerary

Cairns Private Sightseeing Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns in Cairns, Australia. This private sightseeing tours experience includes 8 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
1

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.

2

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.

3

Rainforestation Nature Park

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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

4

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Kuranda Scenic Railway

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

5

Kuranda Koala Gardens

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.

6

Barron Gorge National Park

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.

7

Barron Falls

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.

8

Birdworld Kuranda

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.

This concludes the tour.

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