Why choose this Cairns & the Tropical North tour ?
This small-group tour includes a short transfer from your hotel to Cairns Railway Station where you will board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway for an amazing journey over 37 bridges & through 15 tunnels passing the rainforest to the charming village of Kuranda. It’s a short walk to the village where you will have over 2 hours to dine, explore, shop or perhaps an exciting encounter with wildlife at one of the zoos (fees apply) Later, make your way to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where you will glide over the rainforest canopy as you make your way to the Barron Falls.
View the magnificent Barron Gorge, the falls & visit the Rainforest Interpretive Centre before re-boarding the cableway and making your way to Red Peak Station. From there explore the World Heritage listed rainforest before re-boarding and completing your journey at Smithfield where you will be met and transferred to your accomodation. (please note the itinerary for this tour was reversed January 2022)
Make the most of your Cairns & the Tropical North adventure
What makes Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail a unique experience ?
Board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway in Cairns for a spectacular narrated journey. Travel through World Heritage listed rainforest through 15 tunnels and over 37 bridges as you make your way to Kuranda Station. Includes a stop at the spectacular Barron Gorge to view the waterall.
Upon arriving in Kuranda, its a short walk to the nearby village where you will have over 2 hours to explore, visit the markets and zoos, shop and eat on your own.
Board a gondola, glide over the rainforests from Kuranda to the coast with two amazing stops on the way at the spectacular Barron Gorge and Red Peak rainforest boardwalk.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- I can generally only offer pickup at the hotels listed upon checkout. For special cases or if the hotel is not listed please contact me
- After you make a booking I will contact you for your email address. Skyrail emails confirmations and tickets directly to you and Viator/Tripadvisor/Expedia do not pass on your email to me.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Kuranda tour via Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Rail
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Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Enjoy 2.5 hours free time to explore Kuranda Village and its attractions
- Kuranda map, Skyrail tickets. Kuranda Scenic Rail tickets and trip guide.
- One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Cairns at 8:30am (2 hour journey)
- One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Kuranda at 1 pm.
- Pick-up from and drop-off to your Cairns city hotel by air-conditioned bus. Yorkey’s Knob excluded.
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Birdworld (approx. AU$21/adult, AU$10.50/child)
- Butterfly Sanctuary (approx. AU$24/adult, AU$15/child)
- Kuranda Koala Gardens (approx. AU$21/adult and AU$10.50/child)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Cairns Custom Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Brisbane.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 240 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 11 Travelers is accepted for booking.
I don’t need any paperwork from you on the day. I can only offer pickup at the hotels listed upon checkout. For special cases or if the hotel is not listed or is within 4 KM of the city centre please contact me.
