Guided Tours

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

Discover Far North Queensland on a guided Kuranda and Hartley’s day tour combining scenic rail travel, wildlife encounters, and curated coach transfers.

Travel through tropical rainforest landscapes aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, passing waterfalls, bridges, and sweeping views of Barron Gorge National Park.

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures with included entry, discovering native wildlife and crocodile exhibits, plus enjoy a lunch voucher for Lilypad Café during your visit.

Continue by coach from Kuranda to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures and back to Cairns, with live commentary from a local guide throughout the journey.

One-way Kuranda scenic railway trip from Cairns to Kuranda

Coach transfers between Cairns & Kuranda with live commentary by local guide

Free time in Kuranda Village

Entry to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

Lunch voucher for Lilypad Café

Start point
Cairns
1. Smithfield Terminal
Arrive at Smithfield Terminal and continue by coach transfer to Freshwater Railway Station for your Kuranda Scenic Railway experience. Depending on operational requirements, this may be the same coach from Cairns or a connecting coach service. Your onboard guide will assist with all transfer details and directions on the day.
2. Freshwater Railway Station
Passes By
Kuranda Scenic Rail Journey
3. Kuranda Village
5 attractions
4. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Passes By
Guided coach transfer to Cairns
End point
Cairns
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 19 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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.

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses and a sun hat.

What’s not allowed

Outside drinks and smoking are not allowed.

Accessibility

The Kuranda Scenic Rail is wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible. Please note only small folding strollers (no higher than 25cm when folded) can be accommodated onboard the carriages.

Guide dogs are welcome on this experience. Please contact the operator in advance if travelling with an assistance animal and have your handler card available.

Additional Information

Note: Your transfer between Smithfield Terminal and Freshwater Railway Station may take place on the same coach from Cairns or on a separate connecting coach, depending on operational requirements. Your onboard guide will assist you with all transfer details and directions on the day.

The Kuranda Scenic Rail departs from Freshwater Railway Station.

Children below 14 must be accompanied by an adult on the Scenic Rail.

This tour includes round-trip transfers from select hotels in Cairns.

Free car parking is available at the railway station.

You can download the Kuranda Scenic Railway multilingual commentary app to enjoy self-guided audio and text commentary. Available in English, German, Japanese, and Mandarin.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.