About this experience
Visit Kuranda by traveling on the Kuranda Scenic Railway and returning by the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Explore the village located in the pristine rainforest and have free time to visit the area.
Highlights
- Take a ride on the cableway, gliding just meters above the rainforest canopy
- Visit Kuranda markets, unique shops and wildlife parks
- Discover World Heritage-listed pristine rainforest by historic scenic railway
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off at most hotels in central Cairns (except for the northern beach area, Palm Cove and Port Douglas)
- 1-way ticket for Kuranda Scenic Railway
- 1-way ticket for Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
How to use
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Explore the village of Kuranda in a pristine World Heritage-listed rainforest. Be picked up from your hotel (includes most hotels in central Cairns but not the northern beach area, Palm Cove or Port Douglas) and travel to the train station. Take the Kuranda Scenic Railway and marvel at mountains on the way. Soar over waterfalls and over Barron Gorge on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Explore the markets, shops, and walking trails, or take a river cruise (seasonal) for 2.5 hours. Discover the food stalls and cafés, or dine with the water dragons at Frog’s Restaurant famous for its sauces and dressings. Take the famous Skyrail down, spanning 7.5km over the rainforest canopy.
Spot native wildlife, including the cassowary, the world's 3rd-largest flightless bird. Next, take the 1:45PM Skyrail back to the bottom (Skyrail Smithfield station). Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery over and deep into the world’s oldest, continually-surviving tropical rainforest.
The iconic Skyrail experience is a must-do Cairns attraction of Australia’s World-Heritage listed tropical rainforest, immersing you in one of the most botanically fascinating areas on earth. At the end of your Skyrail experience, be picked up again by bus at 3:15 PM to be brought back to the hotel.
Things to note
- Camera
- Sun hat
- Cash
- Sunglasses
- Credit card
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
Cruise ship passengers who arrive at Yorkeys Knob will need to make their own way to the Railway Station, and back to Yorkeys Knob after the tour
Cruise ship passengers who arrive at Cairns Terminal will be picked up at front where the sign says 'PUBLIC SET DOWN 10 minutes waiting only'
Skyrail operation can be affected by weather; the activity provider will do their best to accommodate
The activity provider has the right to change the itinerary order and time due to limited availability and/or weather
Please note that the start time of activity is not your pick-up time. The activity provider will contact you by email to provide the pickup time from your accommodation.