Kuranda Army Duck Tour with Train & Skyrail
The Kuranda Army Duck Tour with Train and Skyrail. You will journey through and above Far North Queensland’s World Heritage-listed wet tropics rainforest. Experience an amphibious WWII Army Duck Rainforest Tour at Rainforestation Nature Park. Free time in Kuranda before finishing your day with Kuranda Scenic Railway. Hotel transfers included.
Please read inclusions & itinerary for changes during Skyrail upgrade 20th July – 26 October 2026
Start your day with a trip on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and enjoy the incredible views, as you glide above the rainforest canopy. Allow 1.5 hours to complete the experience, this includes time at Red Peak and Barron Falls. Enjoy a tour across land and water on the historic World War II Army Ducks at the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park ,spotting flora and fauna in their natural habitat. Enjoy free time in Kuranda and then finish your day with Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding your way down the mountain through rainforest, past waterfalls and including a stop at the breathtaking Barron Gorge. You will be met at Freshwater station and transferred to your Cairns chosen accommodation. Kuranda Heritage Markets open Wednesday – Sunday. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
Inclusions & Itinerary
- Bookings until 20th July 2026 and from 26th October 2026 onwards
- Return coach transfers from Cairns CBD centralised hotel pick-up locations
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway at 9.30am
- Free time in Kuranda Village (approximately 2.5 hrs)
- WW11 Army Duck Rainforest Tour
- Kuranda Scenic Railway @ 3.30pm
Bookings from 20th August – 26th October Wednesday to Sundays
- Return electric coach transfers from Cairns CBD centralised hotel pick-up locations
- Electric coach to Kuranda/Rainforestation
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Loop Kuranda to Barron Falls
- WW11 Army Duck Rainforest Tour
- Complimentary entry to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary’
- Kuranda Scenic Railway @ 3.30pm from Kuranda
What to bring
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Extra cash or credit card for additional purchases
Important Skyrail Upgrade & Kuranda Train closure dates
Skyrail closed for maintenance
25th – 31st May 2026
20th July 2026 – 18th August 2026
25th December 2026
Skyrail Closure during Upgrade Project 2026 -2027
As Skyrail reaches 30 years of operation, they are embarking on a $85 Million upgrade project and will not operate from 20th July –19th August 2026
Monday and Tuesday 20th August – 25th October 2026 inclusive
Skyrail modified operations:– Skyrail will operate a Kuranda ⇄ Barron Falls Loop Experience Wednesday through to Sundays from 19th August – 25th October 2026
Kuranda Scenic Train does not operate due to maintenance on:-
Monday 15th June to Friday 19 June 2026
Wednesday 4 November to Friday 6 November 2026
25th December 2026
Cairns Cruiseliner Information
Cairns Cruiseliner Terminal – please choose REEF CASINO HOTEL-Pick up from Casino entrance on Wharf st at 8.00am – This is a short walk from the Cruiseliner Terminal

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