Cultural & Aboriginal Tours

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

Adult $306.00 | Child 4-14yrs $162.00 | Family 2A+2C $814.50 | $67.00 Gold Class per person
7:30 am
5:30 pm
Rainforestation Nature Park Credit Anna Rita Evans
Rainforestation Nature Park Credit Anna Rita Evans

This Kuranda Day Tour includes the Kuranda Scenic Train and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.  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  and Aussie BBQ lunch plus hotel transfers.

Please read inclusions & itinerary for changes during Skyrail upgrade 20th July – 26 October 2026

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 guide 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.

Travel Wednesday to Sundays from 19 August – 25 October 2026 

  • Return Coach Transfers from centralised pick-up locations in the Cairns CBD area.
  • Travel by coach to Kuranda
  • 9.00am Skyrail loop Kuranda – Barron Falls
  • approx 1 hour free time in Kuranda Village
  • Rainforestation Nature Park
  • WW11 Army Duck Rainforest Tour
  • Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
  • Aussie BBQ Lunch at Rainforestation
  • Koala & Wildlife Park
  • Complimentary Army Duck or Pamagirri souvenir photo.
  • Skyrail a special loop service between Kuranda Terminal and Barron Falls Station return
  • A detailed itinerary with timings will be given to you upon boarding the coach
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway at 3.30 pm to Cairns
  • Return electric coach transfer to your hotel

Itinerary will operate in REVERSE if you have chosen Gold Class on the Kuranda Train

Travel from 26th October 2026

  • Return Coach Transfers from centralised pick-up locations in the Cairns CBD area.
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway at 8.50 am to Kuranda
  • 1 hour free time in Kuranda Village
  • Rainforestation Nature Park
  • WW11 Army Duck Rainforest Tour
  • Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
  • Aussie BBQ Lunch at Rainforestation
  • Koala & Wildlife Park
  • Butterfly Sanctuary (if optional extra chosen).
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway at 3.45 pm from Kuranda
  • A detailed itinerary with timings will be given to you upon boarding the coach
  • Itinerary will operate in REVERSE if you have chosen Gold Class on the Kuranda Train
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Extra cash or credit card for additional purchases

Skyrail closure- Upgrade Project 2026 -2027
As Skyrail reaches 30 years of operation, they are embarking on a $85 Million major upgrade project.
They are replacing the existing cableway infrastructure — including all gondolas and haul ropes — and introduce new generation gondolas
Total closure – 20th July – 18th August 2026
19 August – 25 October 2026 (Wednesdays to Sundays only closed Monday & Tuesdays)
Skyrail will operate a loop experience between Kuranda Terminal and Barron Falls -approximately 1 hour experience

Kuranda Scenic Train does not operate due to maintenance on:-
Monday 2nd November to Friday 6 November 2026
25th December 2026
Monday 10 May to Friday 14 May 2027
Monday 7 June to Friday 11 June 2027
Monday 11 October to Friday 15 October 2027
Monday 1 November to Friday 5 November 2027

  • Return Coach Transfers from centralised pick-up locations in the Cairns CBD area.
  • Electric Coach to Kuranda
  • Rainforestation Nature Park
  • WW11 Army Duck Rainforest Tour
  • Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
  • Aussie BBQ Lunch at Rainforestation
  • Koala & Wildlife Park
  • Free time in Kuranda Village
  • Bonus entrance to Butterfly Sanctuary
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway return 1 hour loop Kuranda – Baron Falls
  • Kuranda Scenic Train to Cairns
  • A detailed itinerary with timings will be given to you upon boarding the coach

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Jia Wang
1 month ago
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Mihaela Satrapeli
2 months ago
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Mark Rodahl
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Cairns Discovery Tours is such a wonderful company. They all were essential in giving us an unforgettable experience on our first trip to Cairns. Maryanne is so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful in finding perfect excursions for us. Her Daintree Rainforest tour with the awesome Jeremey as our guide was truly amazing ! On top of all of this, everyone was so kind and helpful to recover and return to my wife a lost sentimental bracelet. I can not thank them all enough for making our vacation so special and memorable. You are all the best !