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A heritage railway that dates back to the late 1800s, riding this historic train is like stepping back in time, providing a unique opportunity to experience the charm of a bygone era. Passing through the Barron Gorge National Park, discover breathtaking tropical landscapes while you learn about the traditions and customs of the local Aboriginal people.
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Slide 1 of 12, Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall in background, Queensland, Australia.
Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall in background, Queensland, Australia.
5 hrs 55 mins - 7 hrs
Transfers available
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  • Opt for this self-guided tour of Kuranda with scenic railway and skyrail tickets with round-trip coach transfers from Skyrail Terminal.

  • Pass through hand-carved tunnels on the historic Kuranda Science Railway and glide over the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail, with stops at Red Peak for complimentary ranger-guided tours.

  • Explore Kuranda Village at your own pace, browsing local markets, cafés, and wildlife sanctuaries like Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (entry at own expense).

  • Choose to upgrade your ticket to get a one-way Skyrail or one-way scenic train ticket for your convenience.

  • Did you know? The Scenic Railway is over 130 years old. It was originally built to connect Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands and support mining and agriculture.

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  • Opt for this self-guided tour of Kuranda with scenic railway and skyrail tickets with round-trip coach transfers from Skyrail Terminal.

  • Pass through hand-carved tunnels on the historic Kuranda Science Railway and glide over the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail, with stops at Red Peak for complimentary ranger-guided tours.

  • Explore Kuranda Village at your own pace, browsing local markets, cafés, and wildlife sanctuaries like Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (entry at own expense).

  • Choose to upgrade your ticket to get a one-way Skyrail or one-way scenic train ticket for your convenience.

  • Did you know? The Scenic Railway is over 130 years old. It was originally built to connect Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands and support mining and agriculture.

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AU$130
Slide 1 of 10, Aerial view of Kuranda Scenic Railway crossing a bridge with a waterfall in the background.
Aerial view of Kuranda Scenic Railway crossing a bridge with a waterfall in the background.
6 hrs 30 mins - 8 hrs
Transfers available
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  • Let someone else handle travel as you ride a rainforest railway, enjoy built-in free time in the village, and focus on being out in nature.

  • Start with round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns, then ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway as it winds into the rainforest toward the village.

  • Once on board, watch rainforest views unfold as the train climbs inland and reaches Kuranda Village, where your free time in the village begins.

  • Use your free time in Kuranda Village to explore at your pace, then meet your transport again for the included return journey to Cairns.

  • Upgrade your day with Skyrail rainforest cableway, Rainforestation with BBQ lunch, a full-day tour option, live commentary, and expert local driver.

  • Use Kuranda deals for discounts on Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, then choose bonus entry to Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens for wildlife time.

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  • Let someone else handle travel as you ride a rainforest railway, enjoy built-in free time in the village, and focus on being out in nature.

  • Start with round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns, then ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway as it winds into the rainforest toward the village.

  • Once on board, watch rainforest views unfold as the train climbs inland and reaches Kuranda Village, where your free time in the village begins.

  • Use your free time in Kuranda Village to explore at your pace, then meet your transport again for the included return journey to Cairns.

  • Upgrade your day with Skyrail rainforest cableway, Rainforestation with BBQ lunch, a full-day tour option, live commentary, and expert local driver.

  • Use Kuranda deals for discounts on Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, then choose bonus entry to Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens for wildlife time.

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AU$150
Slide 1 of 12, Kuranda Scenic Railway winding through lush rainforest in Queensland.
Kuranda Scenic Railway winding through lush rainforest in Queensland.
11 hrs - 11 hrs 25 mins
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  • Includes return coach transfers, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time in Kuranda Village, and full entry to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.

  • Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is an award-winning wildlife park with boardwalks through woodland and rainforest, home to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and cassowaries.

  • Best for visitors who want one booking that covers a scenic rail journey, a rainforest village stop, and a full wildlife park afternoon.

  • Choose Skyrail for an aerial rainforest crossing, or the lunch voucher option for a free meal at Hartley's.

  • The Kuranda Scenic Railway climbs through Barron Gorge past waterfalls carved by more than a century of engineering.

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  • Includes return coach transfers, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time in Kuranda Village, and full entry to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.

  • Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is an award-winning wildlife park with boardwalks through woodland and rainforest, home to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and cassowaries.

  • Best for visitors who want one booking that covers a scenic rail journey, a rainforest village stop, and a full wildlife park afternoon.

  • Choose Skyrail for an aerial rainforest crossing, or the lunch voucher option for a free meal at Hartley's.

  • The Kuranda Scenic Railway climbs through Barron Gorge past waterfalls carved by more than a century of engineering.

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AU$266
Slide 1 of 16, Group walking on a sandy beach in Daintree Rainforest, surrounded by lush greenery, during a guided tour.
Group walking on a sandy beach in Daintree Rainforest, surrounded by lush greenery, during a guided tour.
8 hrs
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  • See reef and rainforest in 2 days with one booking, pairing Great Barrier Reef time with a Daintree adventure that includes return transfers.

  • Enjoy an expert rainforest guide and reef crew, plus snorkel gear, lycra suits, BBQ lunch, rainforest lunch, and a return glass of wine.

  • On your reef day, cruise on the luxury Evolution superyacht to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites, with hours for snorkeling and relaxing on deck.

  • Spend your rainforest day in Daintree on a river crocodile cruise, boardwalk, lookout stop, Cape Tribulation Beach free time, and a swim.

  • Enjoy extras across both days, including light morning tea, tropical fruit ice cream, spacious air-conditioned lounges and open deck areas.

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  • See reef and rainforest in 2 days with one booking, pairing Great Barrier Reef time with a Daintree adventure that includes return transfers.

  • Enjoy an expert rainforest guide and reef crew, plus snorkel gear, lycra suits, BBQ lunch, rainforest lunch, and a return glass of wine.

  • On your reef day, cruise on the luxury Evolution superyacht to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites, with hours for snorkeling and relaxing on deck.

  • Spend your rainforest day in Daintree on a river crocodile cruise, boardwalk, lookout stop, Cape Tribulation Beach free time, and a swim.

  • Enjoy extras across both days, including light morning tea, tropical fruit ice cream, spacious air-conditioned lounges and open deck areas.

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AU$455
Slide 1 of 13, Kuranda Scenic Rail crossing a bridge with a waterfall in the background.
Kuranda Scenic Rail crossing a bridge with a waterfall in the background.
9 hrs 10 mins
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  • Explore the southern hemisphere’s largest collection of armoured vehicles, including restored Tiger 1, Panther Ausf A, T34/85 and Sherman M4A tanks.

  • Enjoy a convenient day trip from Cairns with coach transfers, museum entry, Skyrail tickets and Kuranda Scenic Railway included.

  • Glide over and through the rainforest canopy on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, with stops at Red Peak Station and The Edge Lookout for Barron Falls views.

  • Spend 2 hours exploring Kuranda Village and its markets, with time to browse local shops and enjoy the village at your own pace.

  • Travel through tunnels, over bridges and alongs

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  • Explore the southern hemisphere’s largest collection of armoured vehicles, including restored Tiger 1, Panther Ausf A, T34/85 and Sherman M4A tanks.

  • Enjoy a convenient day trip from Cairns with coach transfers, museum entry, Skyrail tickets and Kuranda Scenic Railway included.

  • Glide over and through the rainforest canopy on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, with stops at Red Peak Station and The Edge Lookout for Barron Falls views.

  • Spend 2 hours exploring Kuranda Village and its markets, with time to browse local shops and enjoy the village at your own pace.

  • Travel through tunnels, over bridges and alongs

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AU$254
Slide 1 of 13, Aerial view of Kuranda Scenic Railway winding through lush green rainforest.
Aerial view of Kuranda Scenic Railway winding through lush green rainforest.
7 hrs 10 mins - 9 hrs 12 mins
Transfers available
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  • Your Kuranda day is sorted with a scenic train journey linking Cairns and the rainforest village, so you ride instead of planning logistics.

  • Sit back for the two-hour Kuranda Scenic Railway ride, your ticket arranged in advance so you focus on rainforest views rather than logistics.

  • Watch the landscape shift from coastal city to lush highlands as the Kuranda Scenic Railway climbs through rainforest valleys toward the village.

  • Step into Kuranda Village, a mountain rainforest town surrounded by wildlife attractions and lush scenery that make the rail journey feel complete.

  • If you select these options, add Skyrail or Gold Class rail, Cairns hotel transfers, a guide, Kuranda village free time, plus wildlife discounts.

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  • Your Kuranda day is sorted with a scenic train journey linking Cairns and the rainforest village, so you ride instead of planning logistics.

  • Sit back for the two-hour Kuranda Scenic Railway ride, your ticket arranged in advance so you focus on rainforest views rather than logistics.

  • Watch the landscape shift from coastal city to lush highlands as the Kuranda Scenic Railway climbs through rainforest valleys toward the village.

  • Step into Kuranda Village, a mountain rainforest town surrounded by wildlife attractions and lush scenery that make the rail journey feel complete.

  • If you select these options, add Skyrail or Gold Class rail, Cairns hotel transfers, a guide, Kuranda village free time, plus wildlife discounts.

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AU$229
Slide 1 of 12, Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall backdrop in Queensland, Australia.
Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall backdrop in Queensland, Australia.
5 hrs 55 mins - 10 hrs 30 mins
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  • Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, traveling through hand-carved tunnels, mountain bridges, and lush rainforest with views of Barron Falls and Stoney Creek.

  • Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch at Rainforestation Nature Park.

  • Due to a temporary Skyrail closure, this tour currently includes complimentary entry to either Birdworld or Koala Gardens in place of the Skyrail ride and Rainforestation Nature Park visit. Choose Birdworld for free-flight aviary encounters with over 100 birds, or Koala Gardens for close-up koala and native wildlife viewing.

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  • Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, traveling through hand-carved tunnels, mountain bridges, and lush rainforest with views of Barron Falls and Stoney Creek.

  • Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch at Rainforestation Nature Park.

  • Due to a temporary Skyrail closure, this tour currently includes complimentary entry to either Birdworld or Koala Gardens in place of the Skyrail ride and Rainforestation Nature Park visit. Choose Birdworld for free-flight aviary encounters with over 100 birds, or Koala Gardens for close-up koala and native wildlife viewing.

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AU$300
Slide 1 of 12, Scenic train winding through lush rainforest near Kuranda, Australia.
Scenic train winding through lush rainforest near Kuranda, Australia.
5 hrs 55 mins - 7 hrs
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  • Design your own day in Kuranda rainforest village, pairing a train ride, a cableway journey and free time in town without joining a group tour.

  • Start at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal with free parking, check in for Kuranda Scenic Rail, then return to your car by Skyrail and coach at a set time.

  • Your ticket covers Kuranda Scenic Rail, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and coach link, plus guided boardwalk tours at Red Peak Station en route.

  • Enjoy free time in Kuranda rainforest village, wandering through the Kuranda Markets and exploring shops and attractions at your own cost if you wish.

  • Choose a tour option with hotel pickup and drop-off, free coach transfers in Kuranda and a Skyrail Barron Falls Loop to Barron Falls Station.

  • Pick a self-drive variant, choose an earlier or later return and get a voucher for Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens to use during your Kuranda stop.

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  • Design your own day in Kuranda rainforest village, pairing a train ride, a cableway journey and free time in town without joining a group tour.

  • Start at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal with free parking, check in for Kuranda Scenic Rail, then return to your car by Skyrail and coach at a set time.

  • Your ticket covers Kuranda Scenic Rail, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and coach link, plus guided boardwalk tours at Red Peak Station en route.

  • Enjoy free time in Kuranda rainforest village, wandering through the Kuranda Markets and exploring shops and attractions at your own cost if you wish.

  • Choose a tour option with hotel pickup and drop-off, free coach transfers in Kuranda and a Skyrail Barron Falls Loop to Barron Falls Station.

  • Pick a self-drive variant, choose an earlier or later return and get a voucher for Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens to use during your Kuranda stop.

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AU$130
Slide 1 of 11, People in cable car enjoying Kuranda Skyrail view over rainforest, Cairns, Australia.
People in cable car enjoying Kuranda Skyrail view over rainforest, Cairns, Australia.
Explore at your pace
Transfers available
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  • Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway with round-trip transfers from Cairns.

  • Get all-day access to Cairns Aquarium with 16,000+ animals across 10 vibrant ecosystems.

  • Perfect combo: Rainforest adventures and marine encounters for families and nature lovers.

  • Travel through Kuranda tunnels on the historic rail, then glide over the rainforest on a 7.5km cableway.

  • Walk a 20m underwater tunnel, see a 10m deep reef tank, and explore the 360° Oceanarium at Cairns.

  • Fun fact: Skyrail is the world’s longest gondola ride over a World Heritage-listed rainforest.

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  • Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway with round-trip transfers from Cairns.

  • Get all-day access to Cairns Aquarium with 16,000+ animals across 10 vibrant ecosystems.

  • Perfect combo: Rainforest adventures and marine encounters for families and nature lovers.

  • Travel through Kuranda tunnels on the historic rail, then glide over the rainforest on a 7.5km cableway.

  • Walk a 20m underwater tunnel, see a 10m deep reef tank, and explore the 360° Oceanarium at Cairns.

  • Fun fact: Skyrail is the world’s longest gondola ride over a World Heritage-listed rainforest.

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Plan your visit

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Monday7:00am–4:30pm
Tuesday7:00am–4:30pm
Wednesday7:00am–4:30pm
Thursday7:00am–4:30pm
Friday7:00am–4:30pm
Saturday7:00am–4:30pm
Sunday7:00am–4:30pm

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What our guests say

Suhaskumar P

Australia
Family
3 weeks ago

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Loved the train ride. It was a amazing exeperience. Sky rail was also a very good exeperience. View of mountains, waterfalls and beauty of nature itself felt like the best things in the world!!

From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour

Ruth T

Australia
Group
Jun 2026
This was the highlight of our trip loved the Skyrail although the train wasn't going the views were amazing everyone was helpful and friendly. Would recommend and definitely do again

From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour

Owen M

Australia
Couple
Sep 2026
The shear diversity of the tour and all the incisions. Captivating scenery and the weather in tropical North Queensland was quite spectacular!

From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

Nicholas W

Family
Sep 2026
Our family loves marine life, and Cairns Aquarium is easily one of the best aquariums we've ever visited. We really enjoyed the shark talk, interactive touch tank and the huge variety of amazing sea life. The displays were well documented and made the whole experience even more interesting. It was very busy when we arrived, so I'd definitely recommend booking online and getting there as early as possible to enjoy the full day. We absolutely loved it and can't wait to return to Cairns for the twilight tour!

Combo: From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers + Cairns Aquarium Tickets

Gan S

Malaysia
Solo
Jul 2026

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easy to get ticket on app -- Cairns Aquarium is quite an interesting place to know more about marine life in Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea

Combo: From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers + Cairns Aquarium Tickets

Lisa W

Australia
Group
Jun 2026

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Victor was knowledgeable, pleasant and very organised. He was courteous and thorough. A great asset to this business. The day was relaxed, unrushed and extremely enjoyable. I recommend the day trip to all ages.

From Cairns: Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Guided Tour with Transfers

Natalie F

Australia
Couple
May 2026

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Our driver to the skyrail was awesome pick-up at our accommodation and pick-up from the train station at the end of the day back to our accommodation, the sky rail staff we're amazing all the way , Karundra perfect little spot to explore and relax, butterfly house was fantastic, train ride back to Cairns was brilliant..

From Cairns: Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Guided Tour with Transfers

Annabelle S

Australia
Family
2 weeks ago
The day was good: loved the train ride. Worth nothing that the shops are often closed on Monday and Tuesday but we found there was still enough to do in the town

From Cairns/Port Douglas: Self-Drive to Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Tour with In-Kuranda Transfers

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