Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available
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Discover Kuranda from Port Douglas on a scenic rail and guided coach experience with rainforest scenery, and free time in the village.
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Enjoy luxury coach transfers between Port Douglas & the Kuranda region with an expert local guide, including live commentary along the journey and seamless connections to and from Cairns.
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Travel aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through lush rainforest landscapes, waterfalls, bridges, and sweeping views of Barron Gorge National Park.
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Enjoy free time in Kuranda Village to explore heritage markets, cafés, and shops, with included entry to either Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens.
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One-way Kuranda scenic railway trip
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Luxury coach transfers between Port Douglas & Kuranda region with expert local guide
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Free time in Kuranda Village
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Coupons for discounted entry to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld, & Kuranda Koala Gardens
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Bonus entry to Birdworld or Koala Gardens
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Start pointPort Douglas
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 Port Douglas 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
Passes By
Guided coach transfer to Port Douglas
End pointPort Douglas
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 from Port Douglas on a scenic rail and guided coach journey with village free time and wildlife inclusions.
Getting started
Begin with a hotel pickup in Port Douglas and travel by luxury coach to Smithfield Terminal. From there, continue by coach transfer to Freshwater Railway Station to board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. After exploring Kuranda Village, return to Port Douglas by guided coach with live commentary along the journey.
What to expect
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Guided Port Douglas transfers: Enjoy comfortable coach transfers between Port Douglas, Smithfield Terminal, and the Kuranda region with an expert local guide providing live commentary and local insights throughout the journey.
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Kuranda Scenic Railway journey: Travel aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through lush rainforest, waterfalls, hand-carved tunnels, heritage bridges, and scenic views across Barron Gorge National Park.
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Self-guided time in Kuranda Village: Enjoy free time to explore Kuranda Village at your own pace, including the Kuranda Heritage Markets, cafés, shops, and included entry to either Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens.
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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
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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.
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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
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Note: Your transfer from Smithfield Terminal to Freshwater Railway Station may take place on the same coach from Port Douglas 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.
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The Kuranda Scenic Rail departs from Freshwater Railway Station.
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Children below 14 must be accompanied by an adult on the Scenic Rail.
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This tour includes round-trip transfers from select hotels in Port Douglas.
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Free car parking is available at the railway station.
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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.
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