Day Trip to Kuranda: Scenic Rail and Skyrail from Cairns

At the start of the tour, the guide gave me a voucher in Spanish with the details of the schedule for each activity, as ...

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Imagine soaring above the Queensland rainforest in a cable car and traversing it aboard a scenic train. Join us on this captivating journey to Kuranda from Cairns!

Details

Duration

7 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking driver
Information booklet in English or other languages
Transport by bus
Ticket for Kuranda scenic train
Ticket for the Kuranda Skyrail
Admission to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures (depending on selection)

Not included

Food and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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From

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Reviews of our customers

7.2

Very good 423 Travelers·30 reviews

January 11, 2026
Claudia Damiani
Santa Fe, Argentina
At the start of the tour, the guide gave me a voucher in Spanish with the details of the schedule for each activity, as well as the tickets for the Sk...
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January 5, 2026
Jose
Boadilla Del Monte. Madrid, Spain
It's a great choice as it combines stunning scenery with a comfortable train and cable car journey. Very enjoyable and entertaining. Afterwards, you v...
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August 25, 2024
Gemma
Spain
It was wonderful, the driver was very friendly and told us interesting stories. They pick you up at the hotel and give you the time of the cable car a...
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September 25, 2022
Carmen Sara
Valencia, Spain
Great, they picked us up at the hotel on time, at the agreed time. The driver very friendly, he got us a brochure in Spanish, we were the only Spanish...
With friends
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December 29, 2024
Carlos Gonzalez
Colombia
It was fine. The bus took a while to pick us up. We thought we would have a guide. We were alone all the time. They pretty much offer you transportati...
As a couple
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August 30, 2025
Pilar Zorzo Gallego
Madrid, Spain
We couldn't make it at our scheduled time due to a flight delay, and the supplier provided us with another time slot. Thank you for everything.
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December 24, 2024
Mariangela Donadio Butsch
Florence, United States
The activity was great. I went to all the places described in the itinerary and the schedule was respected.
Traveling solo
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November 23, 2024
Gudiker Jugo
Spain
The tour was excellent, the only drawback was that we were not on the list to go on and it caused a bit of annoyance due to the operator's lack of org...
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November 6, 2023
Gema
Logroño, Spain
Magnificent excursion, highly recommended. Thanks to the organization.
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July 21, 2023
Teresa
Spain
The train is great, impressive in all its structure and the views it shows you. Kuranda is a very pleasant village with comfortable walking paths to e...
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Imagine soaring above the Queensland rainforest in a cable car and traversing it aboard a scenic train. Join us on this captivating journey to Kuranda from Cairns!

Queensland Rainforest & Kuranda Trip from Cairns

At the scheduled time, we'll pick you up at your chosen location in Cairns. Firstly, we'll head to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. It's time to embark on this renowned panoramic cableway, offering breathtaking views as you soar over the expansive forest.

The Skyrail adventure concludes at Smithfield Terminal station, where you can have lunch at your own expense. In the afternoon, we'll travel to Freshwater Station, where you'll then embark on the Kuranda Scenic Rail—a historic train journey through the renowned Queensland rainforest, acclaimed as one of Australia's most iconic train routes.

Upon reaching Kuranda, relish three hours of leisure to explore this quaint town on your own. Discover a myriad of markets showcasing local products and diverse restaurants.

Finally, we'll return by road back to the starting point, arriving approximately 7.5 hours after the initial pickup.

Crocodile Sanctuary

If you choose this option, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Cairns at the indicated time and taken to Freshwater Station to take the Kuranda Scenic Rail. This train will take you to Kuranda, where you'll have an hour of free time.

Then, we'll take you to the famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which will take you to Smithfield Terminal Station. From there, you'll travel to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures crocodile sanctuary, where you'll get to see these fierce reptiles up close.

Finally, from the sanctuary, you'll return to your hotel in Cairns, where you'll arrive about 9 hours after pickup.

Partial Closures

Due to construction work, the cable car will be closed on the following dates:

August 19 to October 25, 2026: the cable car will only operate between Kuranda and Barron Falls. The rest of the journey will be by bus.

In both cases, as compensation, you can choose between a ticket to Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens.

7.2

Very good 423 Travelers·30 reviews

January 11, 2026
Claudia Damiani
Santa Fe, Argentina
At the start of the tour, the guide gave me a voucher in Spanish with the details of the schedule for each activity, as well as the tickets for the Sk...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
January 5, 2026
Jose
Boadilla Del Monte. Madrid, Spain
It's a great choice as it combines stunning scenery with a comfortable train and cable car journey. Very enjoyable and entertaining. Afterwards, you v...
Is this useful?
August 25, 2024
Gemma
Spain
It was wonderful, the driver was very friendly and told us interesting stories. They pick you up at the hotel and give you the time of the cable car a...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 25, 2022
Carmen Sara
Valencia, Spain
Great, they picked us up at the hotel on time, at the agreed time. The driver very friendly, he got us a brochure in Spanish, we were the only Spanish...
With friends
Is this useful?
December 29, 2024
Carlos Gonzalez
Colombia
It was fine. The bus took a while to pick us up. We thought we would have a guide. We were alone all the time. They pretty much offer you transportati...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 30, 2025
Pilar Zorzo Gallego
Madrid, Spain
We couldn't make it at our scheduled time due to a flight delay, and the supplier provided us with another time slot. Thank you for everything.
With friends
Is this useful?
December 24, 2024
Mariangela Donadio Butsch
Florence, United States
The activity was great. I went to all the places described in the itinerary and the schedule was respected.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
November 23, 2024
Gudiker Jugo
Spain
The tour was excellent, the only drawback was that we were not on the list to go on and it caused a bit of annoyance due to the operator's lack of org...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 6, 2023
Gema
Logroño, Spain
Magnificent excursion, highly recommended. Thanks to the organization.
Is this useful?
July 21, 2023
Teresa
Spain
The train is great, impressive in all its structure and the views it shows you. Kuranda is a very pleasant village with comfortable walking paths to e...
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Imagine soaring above the Queensland rainforest in a cable car and traversing it aboard a scenic train. Join us on this captivating journey to Kuranda from Cairns!

Queensland Rainforest & Kuranda Trip from Cairns

Upon reaching Kuranda, relish three hours of leisure to explore this quaint town on your own. Discover a myriad of markets showcasing local products and diverse restaurants.

Finally, we'll return by road back to the starting point, arriving approximately 7.5 hours after the initial pickup.

Crocodile Sanctuary

Finally, from the sanctuary, you'll return to your hotel in Cairns, where you'll arrive about 9 hours after pickup.

Partial Closures

Due to construction work, the cable car will be closed on the following dates:

August 19 to October 25, 2026: the cable car will only operate between Kuranda and Barron Falls. The rest of the journey will be by bus.

In both cases, as compensation, you can choose between a ticket to Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens.

Day Trip to Kuranda: Scenic Rail and Skyrail