Cairns accomodation
8am or 9am
4pm, 5pm, or 6pm
Start your day in style with our Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail Rainforest Cableway package!
Our professional driver will pick you up and check you in, giving you your Kuranda Boarding Pass that includes a detailed itinerary and timings for your day, as well as your tickets for the Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Relax and enjoy the stunning scenery as you’re transported to Freshwater Station, where you’ll board the historic Kuranda Scenic Rail at 9.50am. The train will take you on a meandering journey to Kuranda, passing through tunnels and past breathtaking waterfalls. You’ll be treated to magnificent views over Cairns, while our knowledgeable guide provides you with interesting commentary.
Once you arrive in Kuranda, the world is your oyster. Take your time exploring the charming town, with plenty of cafes, restaurants, and the Heritage Markets operating daily, offering a variety of locally made souvenirs. Use your discount vouchers to visit one of the popular attractions, or simply soak up the atmosphere and relax.
embark on your Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience. Enjoy stunning views as you travel over and through the world heritage rainforest, disembarking at two stations enroute to explore boardwalks and scenic lookouts.
Your Skyrail journey finishes at the Smithfield Terminal, where our representative will be waiting to coordinate your return journey.Book now and experience the beauty of the Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail Rainforest Cableway package, the perfect way to spend a day in Cairns!
Choice of timings: (selection can be made at booking stage)
Kuranda Railway up 9:50am & Skyrail down 1:45pm – Transfers included (2 hours free time)
Kuranda Railway up 9:50am & Skyrail down 2:45pm – Transfers included (3 hours free time)
Kuranda Railway up 9:50am & Skyrail down 3:45pm – Transfers included (4 hours free time)
Cairns Accomodation (call us for northern beach or port douglas pick up)
8am - 9am (Complimentary coach transfers)
3:30pm ,4:30pm or 5:30pm (depending on your time selection)
8-10 Hours
Subject to availability
The army duck boat of Kuranda located at Rainforestation, is a multi-terrain vehicle that gives visitors the opportunity to be driven around the rainforest and also acts as a boat down Barron River. It gets it’s name from WWII where vehicles like this where highly sort after in the war for its multipurpose abilities.
As it is a scenic train and covers a lot of ground, the train take around 90 minutes from freshwater station to the village, with beautiful and immersive scenery of the rainforest and the powerful Barron falls. Similarly the skyrail return is also around 90 minutes with some stop off points to add to your viewing experience.
Yes! Bothe the train and the skyrail are accessible for wheelchair users and families with prams. Kuranda itself is not very hilly and does not require a lot of effort to move around. The whole day is suitable for everyone whether you are a family, individual or some friends who are keen to learn more about the rainforest.
Kuranda has a wide variety of places to eat from simple cafes to more unique finds such as Barzaart where they provide food, culture, fashion and music from around the world for the dining experience. There are many places in Kuranda that also cater to vegetarians such as Aye Earth Foods.
Kuranda can be visited at any time of the year including wet season as the rain makes Barron falls more powerful and majestic. Always check the weather before visiting as the only time we wouldn’t recommend would be around a cyclone.
We recommend at least 24 hours in advance, however the further back you book it the more availability there is and the more likely you are able to get the exact timings you are looking for!
We recommend at least 2-3 hours to spend in Kuranda to get a good experience and if you choose to spend more time there then you can explore more!
The Village of Kuranda is not only famous for hte scenic rail and skyrail but also for the Herritage Markets which open Wednesday through Sunday, startin at 10.00am and finishing around 3.30pm. They sell a variety of things such as; fresh produce, aboriginal art works, jewelry and handmade local clothing, just to name a few.