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Classic Kuranda Day Tour with Scenic Train and Skyrail, Rainforestation Nature Park, lunch & hotel transfers

Adult $275|Child $145|Family $695
Departs Cairns daily 7.30 am - 5.30 pm
This Kuranda Day Tour includes the Kuranda Scenic Train and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Experience a full-day adventure to  the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park. Ride an amphibious WWII Army Duck through the rainforest, meet Aussie wildlife at the Koala and Wildlife Park, the Pamagirri Aboriginal experience with an Aussie BBQ lunch plus hotel transfers.

Join Tropic Wings, the longest-established coach operator in Cairns, for a full-day adventure to Kuranda, located in World Heritage Rainforest. Your Kuranda day tour includes a visit to the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park. Explore the tropical rainforest from a totally unique perspective aboard an amphibious World War II Army Duck. Your Duck Captain will take you on an entertaining and educational tour over land and water. Wander at your leisure through the Koala and Wildlife park to familiarise yourself with a host of unique Australian wildlife - especially those from North Queensland. Visit the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, including boomerang and spear throwing and traditional Aboriginal dances as they perform traditional dances in the Rainforest Amphitheatre. Enjoy lunch at the Treehouse Cafe for an Aussie BBQ with a selection of meats, salads, vegetarian options and tropical fruits. You will enjoy the Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway as part of your transfers.

Please be advised if you are travelling with a pram - collapsible prams and strollers can be stored under the Heritage Class seats provided they are no more than 25cm in height once collapsed. Large prams or non-collapsible strollers are unfortunately not accepted onboard Kuranda Scenic Railway.

More Info & Booking
  • Return Coach Transfers from centralised pick-up locations in the Cairns CBD area.
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway at 8.50 am to Kuranda
  • Kuranda Village
  • Rainforestation Nature Park
  • Army Duck Rainforest Tour
  • Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
  • Aussie BBQ Lunch at Rainforestation
  • Koala & Wildlife Park
  • Butterfly Sanctuary, (if chosen as an option)
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway at 3.45 pm from Kuranda
  • A detailed itinerary with timings will be given to you upon boarding the coach

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Extra cash or credit card for additional purchases

Skyrail closed for maintenance
25th December 2024
7th – 20th May (Inclusive)
7th – 20th October (Inclusive)
25th December 2025

Kuranda Scenic Train is not operating due to maintenance on
25th December 2024
26th - 30th May inclusive 2025
11th, 12th, 13th June 2025 inclusive
19th, 20th & 21st November 2025


  • Return Coach Transfers from centralised pick-up locations in the Cairns CBD area.
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway at 8.50 am to Kuranda
  • Kuranda Village
  • Rainforestation Nature Park
  • Army Duck Rainforest Tour
  • Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
  • Aussie BBQ Lunch at Rainforestation
  • Koala & Wildlife Park
  • Butterfly Sanctuary, (if chosen as an option)
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway at 3.45 pm from Kuranda
  • A detailed itinerary with timings will be given to you upon boarding the coach
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Extra cash or credit card for additional purchases

Skyrail closed for maintenance
25th December 2024
7th – 20th May (Inclusive)
7th – 20th October (Inclusive)
25th December 2025

Kuranda Scenic Train is not operating due to maintenance on
25th December 2024
26th - 30th May inclusive 2025
11th, 12th, 13th June 2025 inclusive
19th, 20th & 21st November 2025

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