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Kuranda Tour: Skyrail, Scenic Railway, and Village Visit
4.8
173 Ratings
Cairns
Embark on a thrilling Kuranda tour, gliding over the world’s oldest rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Explore Kuranda’s charming rainforest village and enjoy a scenic rail journey through tunnels and bridges.
Embark on a thrilling Kuranda tour, gliding over the world’s oldest rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Explore Kuranda’s charming rainforest village and enjoy a scenic rail journey through tunnels and bridges.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Board a gondola, glide over the rainforests to Kuranda with two amazing stops on the way at Red Peak rainforest boardwalk and the spectacular Barron Gorge.
- Kuranda - Upon arriving in Kuranda, a short stroll takes you to the nearby village where you will have about 2.5 hours to explore, shop and eat on your own….
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Board a gondola, glide over the rainforests to Kuranda with two amazing stops on the way at Red Peak rainforest boardwalk and the spectacular Barron Gorge.
- Kuranda - Upon arriving in Kuranda, a short stroll takes you to the nearby village where you will have about 2.5 hours to explore, shop and eat on your own.
- Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station - Board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway for a narrated journey. Travel through World Heritage Listed rainforest through 15 tunnels and over 37 bridges on your way to Freshwater Station. Includes a stop at the spectacular Barron Gorge to view the waterall.
What's Included
- One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm. (90 minute Journey)
- One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda.
- Kuranda map, Skyrail tickets, Kuranda Scenic Rail tickets and trip guide.
- Enjoy 2.5 hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets.
- Pick-up from and drop-off to your Cairns city hotel by air-conditioned bus. Yorkey’s Knob excluded.
- One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm. (90 minute Journey)
- One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda.
- Kuranda map, Skyrail tickets, Kuranda Scenic Rail tickets and trip guide.
- Enjoy 2.5 hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets.
- Pick-up from and drop-off to your Cairns city hotel by air-conditioned bus. Yorkey’s Knob excluded.
What's 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)
- 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)
Additional Information
This small-group tour includes transfers from your hotel to the amazing Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There, you will glide over the world’s oldest rainforest as you ascend to the magnificent Red Peak boardwalk and its attractions. From there, journey to the spectacular Barron Gorge and falls as you make your way to the charming rainforest village of…
This small-group tour includes transfers from your hotel to the amazing Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There, you will glide over the world’s oldest rainforest as you ascend to the magnificent Red Peak boardwalk and its attractions. From there, journey to the spectacular Barron Gorge and falls as you make your way to the charming rainforest village of Kuranda. Once there, choose from a vast array of activities including local markets, arts and crafts, enjoy an encounter with animals or butterflies (fees apply), and enjoy a relaxing lunch (own expense) before joining the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway on a spectacular journey through 15 tunnels and over 37 bridges, enjoying magnificent views as you make your way to Freshwater Station to be met and transferred to your hotel, arriving about 4pm.
- I can generally only offer pickup at the hotels or ports listed upon checkout. For special cases or if your pickup 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.
Location
Cairns
Bunda Street
Self drive customers can meet me at the Freshwater railway Station, I will drive them to Skyrail. When they finish the train journey, they will be where their car is parked. Please meet near the ticket office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(173 Ratings)
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Visitorbob
Jan 26, 2025
Cairns Custom Tours is Highly Recommended. - Michael did a great job arranging this trip. He clearly communicated trip details after our booking. He picked us up from the cruise port right on time, made sure we gathered in the correct gondola board line, and informed us of the time for boarding our return train. In the late afternoon, Michael met us on the Kuranda Scenic Rail station rail platform at Freshstation and then drove us back to the port. We found Michael engaging, informative and with a great sense of humor. Both Cairns Custom Tours and the Kuranda/Skytrail gondola/rail excursion are well recommended.
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Dustin_b
Dec 19, 2024
Excellent way to spend your day - the views from the skyrail and train were breathtaking. I especially liked that the skyrail stopped a few times along the way so you could walk around and really take in the sights.
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Mario_n
Dec 12, 2024
Very nice tour - It is a type of self guided tour although you have to keep some schedule, the train return. Although we are brazilians and had visit our rain forest it is a nice tour. The museum is small but very informative. People always ready to help and inform. Hot and umid.
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Nazar
Dec 6, 2024
Trustworthy service - Very reliable, knowledgeable, and caring. Went out of the way to sort things out when the railway part of the trip got cancelled.
We would definitely look for him for any other group tours in that area, in future.
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Didi376
Dec 2, 2024
Beautiful immersion in the local jungle, very good organization by Cairns customs tour - Mickael picked us up with his van at the hotel, very punctual and shared with us many aspects of Cairns and Australia in general. His comments were very interesting. He drops the band off at Sky Rail.
Sky rail is really great, gondolas like skiing without snow but above the jungle and its lush vegetation. Several stops before arriving in Kuranda. Souvenir shops and theme parks (extra charge) and nice walking routes along the river and through the forest (easy and marked)
1h30 aboard the train, a little long but comfortable and superb views of Cairns Bay in particular.
Mickael sends a message to remind us of the train schedule and the stop where he picks us up to return to Cairns. Very well organized.
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Francesca09099000
Nov 29, 2024
Michael is the way to go! - Amazing day out with Michael! Great communication all the way and he was right there waiting for us as soon as we got off the ship and also the train! He was a wealth of information every step of the way. Comfort drive and van and plenty of time for the ropeway, kuranda village and then the 2pm train. Don't think twice, book him now!
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Erzsbet_s
Nov 23, 2024
Great day in the rainforest - Michael was professional and very helpful. Both the skyrail and the scenic railway trips were amazing. Shops had nice aboriginal gifts.
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353conradm
Nov 23, 2024
Yes, stop searching and just book this. Thanks Michael at Cairns Custom Tours. - Adult couple took this trip with Michael of Cairns Custom Tours. In essence, Michael provides hassle free transportation and support to/from the Skyrail and Train from your Cairns Hotel, and ensures that your day on these two attractions are easily accessed. Could you manage without? Yes you can. But, why would you? The price is competitive with personal bookings of just the attractions and your own efforts to hire a car, grab a taxi, or pay for a ride share. So it’s not an extravagance. By the way, aren’t you on holiday and don’t you deserve some logistical support and worry to be taken away from you. Yes you do, and Michael will make that happen while proving local history, information on the Skyrail and the Train, and making this easy. Which it was. Additionally, being in Cairns right before the arrival of the heat was great timing, and both the Skyrail and Train were warm, so bring water along, though you can easily purchase everything you need at Kuranda Village which has its charms, own history, as well as plenty of souvenir shopping if you’re so inclined. We took advantage of the river walk (self-guided and very easy for us late 50 year-olds to do) and enjoyed more of the outdoor spaces than indoor shopping or attractions, but this means there is something for everyone and it’s an enjoyable day. We had rain and sun and it was all good. Thank you Michael, I will recommend your services to friends here in Australia as well as back home in Canada.
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Susanne
Nov 21, 2024
Everything perfect - We had a great trip. Despite a technical fault with the Skyrail, Micheal did everything we could to reach Kuranda. He took us to Kuranda in his car and turned it into a sightseeing tour for all of us. The village of Kursnda and the return journey on the Scenic Railway were very impressive.
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Scott_o
Jan 23, 2025
Skyrail was better than train - We enjoyed the day but you couldn’t see much of a view on the train as you could on the Skyrail so would recommend just the Skyrail return journey.
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