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From Cairns: Kuranda Day Trip w/ Kuranda Train and Skyrail

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From Cairns: Kuranda Day Trip w/ Kuranda Train and Skyrail

Activity provider:Global Travel Services
4.6  / 5
1612 reviews
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Visit Kuranda by traveling on the Kuranda Scenic Railway and returning by the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Explore the village located in pristine rainforest and enjoy free time visiting markets, shops and food stalls. Marvel at views from the cableway.

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Duration 7 hours
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Your accommodation in Cairns city area, except for the northern beach area such as Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Kewarra Beach, Machans Beach, and Yorkeys Knob.
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover World Heritage-listed pristine rainforest by historic scenic railway
  • Take a ride on the cableway, gliding just meters above the rainforest canopy
  • Visit Kuranda markets, unique shops and wildlife parks
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Explore the village of Kuranda in a pristine World Heritage-listed rainforest. Be picked up from your hotel 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 2:00 PM 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 3:30 PM to be brought back to the hotel.

Includes
  • 1-way ticket for Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • 1-way ticket for Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Pickup and drop-off at most major hotels in central Cairns, except for the northern beach area

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

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  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • 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 need to make their way to Pullman International Hotel to be picked up due to congestion at the Terminal
  • 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
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4.6 /5

based on 1612 reviews

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  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
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  • Organization
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Overall, it is a nice trip up to Kuranda. We did the Skyrail up there, which was probably the best part of the trip, since it involved a few short stops with walks along the way. Kuranda is pretty but with so many amazing things to see and do near Cairns, it was perhaps our least favorite place. The train ride back was not very pleasant since we were seated in the middle of many people and had poor visability out the windows. It's a nice historical train route, but the experience was not that great. The transport to and from was fine but not as pleasant as on other tours.

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August 17, 2023

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Jonathan – AustraliaVerified booking

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Bus driver was really friendly and informative. the day started off Misty but looked magical going up the mountains on the sky rail. Stunning views. The stop at Kuranda was lovely and full of shops and places to eat. The train ride back to Cairns was spectacular with great photo opportunities. I was worried about needing to go to the toilet but the train had toilets on board.

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August 8, 2023

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Kaitlyn – AustraliaVerified booking

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Great day out. Old train and info very interesting, on board staff very helpful. Kuranda - lots to do, decide before hand , and lunch was great . Take an earlier skyrail back and walk the 5-10 min bord walks at the stops. Sky rail also a unique experience, sadly some of it was lost in the clouds-fine day spectacular views.

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