Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway
About This Tour
Experience two of Far North Queensland’s most iconic journeys in one day on this small-group tour from Cairns to Kuranda. Travel through the World Heritage Wet...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Cairns, Kuranda · Languages: English
Know before you go: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED; INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; No public transportation nearby; Infant seats unavailable; Wheelchair accessible; Skyrail will be undergoing major renovations from 20 July until 18 August 2026. From this date, Skyrail will be replaced with van transfer to Kuranda Village; On the following dates Skyrail will be undergoing scheduled maintenance. The tour operator will reachout with amendment to your itinerary: May 25-31 , June 1, Aug 24-25, 31, Sep 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, Dec 25; Please note, the cruise port pickup is for Cairns (city) Cruise Terminal only. If you dock in Yorkey's Knob, an extra fee will apply; Please select the option that best corresponds with your pickup location. If you select the 'cruise' option you MUST enter your departure time and cruise name before checkout. Please note, the cruise port pickup is for Cairns (city) Cruise Terminal only. If you dock in Yorkey's Knob, an extra fee will apply. For pickup areas not listed please enquire.
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What's Included
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway one-way ticket with Red Peak and Barron Falls station stops
- Kuranda Scenic Railway one-way ticket
- Hotel/Port pickup & drop-off from Cairns city, Northern beaches, cruise terminal or airport
- Expert local guide fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
- Genuine small group (max 10), air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
- Lunch - your guide will recommend the best cafes in Kuranda Village
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Cairns and Northern Beaches Hotel Pickup Your guide collects you from your Cairns accommodation and shares insights about Djabugay Aboriginal heritage and World Heritage Wet Tropics during the scenic drive to either Skyrail Smithfield Terminal or Freshwater Station, depending on optimal daily routing to avoid crowds. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Glide 7.5 kilometers above pristine rainforest with Coral Sea views. Disembark at Red Peak Station for guided boardwalk experience through ancient forest. Continue to Barron Falls Station for multiple lookout platform views of waterfalls cascading into Barron Gorge National Park Kuranda Village Free time to explore Heritage Markets (established 1915) featuring Indigenous art, Australian crafts, and local souvenirs. Optional wildlife experiences at Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld Kuranda, or Koala Gardens (separate entry fees). Lunch at local cafes and restaurants, plus rainforest walks and village galleries.You are putting the whole rainforest under your fleet with the longest and the only cable car built in the rainforest. Kuranda Scenic Railway Board the historic 1891 Queensland Rail heritage train at Kuranda Station. Journey through Barron Gorge National Park via 15 hand-carved tunnels and 37 heritage bridges, passing Stoney Creek Falls with onboard commentary about railway construction history. Barron Falls & Barron Gorge National Park View from both Skyrail station lookouts and during Scenic Railway journey. Most dramatic during wet season (December-April).
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Cairns City. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Cairns City. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
