From Cairns: Scenic Train + Coach, Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Guided Tour with Transfers

Experience Kuranda and Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures on a guided rainforest day trip with scenic rail travel, village free time, and wildlife encounters.

Getting started

Begin with a hotel pickup from selected Cairns accommodations and travel to Smithfield Terminal before continuing by coach to Freshwater Railway Station. Board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway to Kuranda, enjoy free time in the village, then continue by guided coach to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures before returning to Cairns. Your experience includes Hartley’s entry, live commentary from a local guide, and a lunch voucher for Lilypad Café.

What to expect

• Kuranda Scenic Railway journey: Travel aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through lush rainforest landscapes, passing waterfalls, hand-carved tunnels, heritage bridges, and scenic views across Barron Gorge National Park.

• Free time in Kuranda Village: Enjoy time to independently explore Kuranda Village, browse the Kuranda Heritage Markets, and visit local cafés and shops at your own pace.

• Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures visit: Visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures to explore wildlife exhibits, enjoy a Melaleuca wetlands boat cruise, watch crocodile presentations, and see native Australian animals including koalas, cassowaries, snakes, and crocodiles.

• Guided coach transfers & lunch inclusion: Relax during guided coach transfers with live commentary from your local guide and enjoy a lunch voucher for Lilypad Café during the experience.