Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Description
Highlights
- Weather Dependent - Moderate
- Trolley Tours
- Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
- Full-day Tours
- Short term availability
- Rail Tours
- Cable Car Tours
- Excellent Quality
- Private and Luxury
- Day Trips
What makes this experience special
What's included
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
Itinerary
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The largest butterfly flight aviary & exhibit in Australia.
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 minAdmission not included - 2
Glide over and through the canopy of the ancient rainforest
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.
1h 30minAdmission included - 3
Choose the Rainforestation Package if you would like to visi
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
2hAdmission not included - 4
Take a historic journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail, travelli
Take a historic journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail, travelling through the rainforest and along the mountainside of Barron Gorge.
1h 30minAdmission included - 5
Visit this wonderful Wildlife park to see iconic Australia w
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 minAdmission not included - 6
See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest
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 min - 7
See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest
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 min - 8
Immerse yourself in this wonderful free flying bird exhibit.
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 minAdmission not included - 9
Down Under Tours is Tropical North Queensland’s leading day
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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Useful 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
- Pickup is available from selected locations in Cairns - please contact the operator after booking to confirm your pickup location and time.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Neonato0-3 anni
- Bambino4-14 anni€89
- Adulto15-99 anni€161
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Available options
Sky-Rail
Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail and return on the Scenic Railway; approx. 10 hours; departs at 8am and 8:45am Pickup included
Kuranda Scenic Rail and Coach
Scenic Rail + Coach Tour: Operates on dates Skyrail is closed for planned works from 20 Jul to 25 Oct 2026. FREE Kuranda Wildlife Park : Includes BONUS entry voucher to either Birdworld OR Koala Gardens! Pickup included
Coach & Kuranda Scenic Rail
Coach Tour + Scenic Rail: Operates on dates Skyrail is closed for planned works from 20 Jul to 25 Oct 2026. FREE Kuranda Wildlife Park : Includes BONUS entry voucher to either Birdworld OR Koala Gardens! Pickup included
Sky-Rainforestation-Rail
Rail-Rainforestation-Sky: Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail, visit Rainforestation Nature Park and return from Kuranda on Kuranda Scenic Rail. Pickup included
Rail-Sky
Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway and return on Skyrail; approx. 8 hours; departs at 8am and 7:45am Pickup included
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