Classic Kuranda Day Tour with Scenic Train and Skyrail, Rainforestation Nature Park, lunch & hotel transfers
Due to Skyrail upgrade project in 2026 this tour is bookable to 19th July and from 26th October 2026 onwards
Skyrail modified operations Wednesdays to Sundays: Skyrail will operate a Kuranda ⇄ Barron Falls 1 hour Loop Experience 19th August – 25th October 2026 inclusive
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.
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.
Inclusions
- 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 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
- Itinerary will operate in REVERSE if you have chosen Gold Class on the Kuranda Train
What to bring
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Extra cash or credit card for additional purchases
Skyrail & Kuranda Train closure dates
Skyrail closed for maintenance
25th – 31st May 2026 Inclusive
Skyrail Upgrade Project 2026 -2027
As Skyrail reaches 30 years of operation, they are embarking on a $85 Million upgrade project.
20th July – 18th August 2026 Total closure
19th August – 25th October 2026 Skyrail will operate a loop experience between Kuranda Terminal and Barron Falls 5 days per week Wednesday to Sundays
Kuranda Scenic Train does not operate due to maintenance on:-
Monday 11 May to Friday 15 May 2026
Wednesday 17 June to Friday 19 June 2026
Wednesday 4 November to Friday 6 November 2026
Inclusions for Skyrail modified Operations Wednesday to Sundays 19th August - 25th October 2026
- 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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