Visit Kuranda by Skyrail & Scenic Railway Tour — Full Day

Cairns

Highlights

Hop aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway and enjoy spectacular views of the Cairns coastline
Explore Kuranda by strolling its colourful markets, sampling the local food and spying regional wildlife
Take the famous Skyrail Cairns back down and admire UNESCO Heritage Barron Gorge National Park.

About

Get ready for the ride of your life thanks to the Kuranda Scenic Railway connecting Cairns with the charming mountain town of Kuranda. While this green and glorious settlement is worth a visit in its own right, half the fun is in getting there. The Kuranda train journeys past dense rainforest, plummeting ravines and thundering waterfalls. All aboard!

‘’Great trip as you weave up the mountain, taking in the scenery of waterfalls, bridges, tunnels.’’ —Sammee, Melbourne

For a Cairns tour to remember, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transported to the railway station where your journey begins. Following a ride that will take your breath away, you’ll arrive in Kuranda. With 2.5 hours of free time to explore, there’s plenty to keep you busy in this idyllic town including colourful shopping markets, edible local delicacies and scenic walking trails. You can even take a river cruise if the weather allows.

While few railway journeys in the world can top the train ride to Kuranda, we’ve got a serious contender in store for the way home: the 7.5km Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. The line soars above the forest canopy as it travels towards Smithfield Station, looking down over Barron Gorge National Park – one of Australia’s 19 beloved UNESCO Heritage Sites. Get your photos here!

‘’One of the world's most beautiful and unforgettable rainforest experiences!’’ — Bob, California

Finally, you’ll reboard the train to Cairns before being dropped off at your hotel accommodation. How’s that for a day to remember?