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Small Group Kuranda Tour via Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Rail

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Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This small-group tours includes transfers from your hotel to the amazing Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There you will glide over the world's oldest rainforest as you ascend to the maginficent Red Peak boardwalk and its attractions. From there journey to the spectacular Barron Gorge and falls as you make your way to the charming rainforest village of Kuranda. Once there choose from a vast array of activities including local markets, arts and crafts, enjoy an encounter with animals or butterflies (fees apply) and enjoy a relaxing lunch (own expense) before joining the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway on a spectacular journey through 15 tunnels and over 37 bridges enjoying magnificent views as you make your way to Freshwater Station to be met and transferred to your hotel, arriving about 4pm.

What's Included

  • One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm. (90 minute Journey)
  • One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda.
  • Enjoy 2.5 hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets.
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Birdworld (approx. AU$22/adult, AU$11/child)
  • Butterfly Sanctuary (approx. AU$25/adult, AU$15/child)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Air conditioned transfer available from selected hotels Cairns city and inner suburbs only. Please contact me if your hotel or AirBnb is not listed. I regret I can not offer transfers to customers staying on the northern beaches, Machan's Beach, Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach, Clifton Beach, Palm Cove, Yorkey's Knob and Port Douglas. If you are staying on the northern beaches, please don't book with me. Other tour operators are able to pickup on the northern beaches. Port Douglas customers please go to destination Port Douglas for "Kuranda Day Trip from Port Douglas upgrade to Skyrail & Scenic train available" on Viator. My tour is suitable for cruise ship arrivals to the Cruise Liner Terminal arriving 9am and earlier. Yorkeys Knob is not the cruise liner terminal. Passengers with prams, wheelchairs etc must advise the tour operator as space is limited.

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Meeting point

Bunda Street
Cairns QLD 4870, Australia

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End point

Kamerunga Road
Barron QLD 4878, Australia

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What To Expect

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Board a gondola, glide over the rainforests to Kuranda with two amazing stops on the way at Red Peak rainforest boardwalk and the spectacular Barron Gorge.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kuranda

Upon arriving in Kuranda, a short stroll takes you to the nearby village where you will have about 2.5 hours to explore, shop and eat on your own.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station

Board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway for a narrated journey. Travel through World Heritage Listed rainforest through 15 tunnels and over 37 bridges on your way to Freshwater Station. Includes a stop at the spectacular Barron Gorge to view the waterall.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • I can generally only offer pickup at the hotels or ports listed upon checkout. For special cases or if your pickup is not listed please contact me
  • After you make a booking I will contact you for your email address. Skyrail emails confirmations and tickets directly to you and City Boat Tours / City Boat Tours /Expedia do not pass on your email to me.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Kuranda Tour via Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Rail?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-195995P2

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What's Included

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  • One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm. (90 minute Journey)
  • One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda.
  • Enjoy 2.5 hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets.
  • Pick-up from and drop-off to your Cairns city hotel by air-conditioned bus. Yorkey's Knob excluded.
  • Kuranda map, Skyrail tickets. Kuranda Scenic Rail tickets and trip guide.
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Birdworld (approx. AU$22/adult, AU$11/child)
  • Butterfly Sanctuary (approx. AU$25/adult, AU$15/child)
  • Kuranda Koala Gardens (approx. AU$22/adult and AU$11/child)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • I can generally only offer pickup at the hotels or ports listed upon checkout. For special cases or if your pickup is not listed please contact me
  • After you make a booking I will contact you for your email address. Skyrail emails confirmations and tickets directly to you and Viator/Tripadvisor/Expedia do not pass on your email to me.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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