Small Group Tour Kuranda via bus & Kuranda Scenic Rail
Overview
This great value small-group tour includes transfers from your hotel or port to Kuranda. Travel past fields of Sugar Cane and ascend the magnificent Macalister Range through beautiful World Heritage listed tropical rainforest on the Kennedy Highway, named after the famous explorer. After a brief orientation tour of the village itself you will be dropped off and will have over 3 hours to explore the markets, galleries, souvenir shops and zoos (fees apply). A wide range of dining options also awaits you.
After your free time in Kuranda, make your way to the nearby Kuranda Railway Station to board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway for a journey through the rainforest that takes you over 37 bridges and through 15 tunnels. You will be met at Freshwater Station for your transfer back to your hotel or port, arriving approximately 4pm. Alternatively, you may choose to travel onwards to Cairns Station and walk to your city accommodation.
What's Included
- One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm.
- Pick-up from and drop-off to your Cairns city hotel by air-conditioned bus.
- Over three hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets.
- Kuranda map and visitors 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)
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
Kuranda
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 listed upon checkout. For special cases or if the hotel is not listed please contact me
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Tour Kuranda via bus & 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
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Activity code: C-195995P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- 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.
- One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm.
- Pick-up from and drop-off to your Cairns city hotel by air-conditioned bus.
- Over three hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets.
- Kuranda map and visitors 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).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small Group Tour Kuranda via bus & Kuranda Scenic Rail is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group Tour Kuranda via bus & Kuranda Scenic Rail will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm.
- Pick-up from and drop-off to your Cairns city hotel by air-conditioned bus.
- Over three hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets.
- Kuranda map and visitors 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
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 listed upon checkout. For special cases or if the hotel is not listed please contact me
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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