Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. You’ll have free time in the village of Kuranda to browse its markets, have lunch or visit wildlife attractions like Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens or choose the option including Rainforestation Nature Park. (Food, drinks and activities in Kuranda are at your own expense)
Options
Rail-Sky
Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway and return on Skyrail; approx. 8 hours; departs at 8am and 7:45am
Pickup included
What's included in Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
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.
Rainforestation Nature Park
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
Inclusions
- 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
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)
- Any other optional activities not mentioned
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup is available from selected locations in Cairns - please contact the operator after booking to confirm your pickup location and time.
Meeting / End Points
- 6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield, Bus Zone at the front of Skyrail Terminal
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please contact the operator at least 48 hours prior to departure to confirm your pickup location and time. The driver-guide will provide your Kuranda Boarding Pass tickets for the day upon pickup.