Kuranda Day Tour from Cairns with hotel transfers
Departs Cairns daily 7.30am – 5.30pm
Discover Kuranda with Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway. Glide above the rainforest in comfortable six-person gondolas and explore Kuranda in your own time. Enjoy the 1.5 hour journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, a historic railroad that travels through the breathtaking World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics Rainforest.
Travel to the rainforest village of Kuranda in style with our Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway package. Fly over the rainforest canopy on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Explore the rainforest at Red Peak and Barron Falls stations and join a guided ranger tour. Experience The Rainforest Interpretation Centre and the new “Edge” lookout, which offers uninterrupted views of the mighty Barron Falls.
4 hours free time to explore this charming village known for its vibrant arts and crafts scene, local markets, and wildlife attractions. Popular activities include the Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld Kuranda, and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. There are many local cafes and restaurants.
Return to Cairns on the historic and picturesque train journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. One of the most iconic sights along the journey, the train stops at a special lookout to offer passengers breathtaking views of this majestic Barron Falls.
Kuranda Markets open Wednesday through to Sunday
Inclusions
- Coach transfers to & from centralised pick up locations in the Cairns CBD area
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway up at 9.30 am
- Travel time for both Skyrail and Train is approx 1.5 hours each way
- 4 hours of free time in Kuranda Village
- Kuranda Scenic Railway at (3:30 pm)
- Pick up approx 8:15am – 8.45am / drop off 5:30pm (approximately)
- Order of itinerary subject to change. Exact itinerary timings will be provided at boarding of your coach.
Please note some stall holders, markets and attractions in Kuranda Village may vary their hours of operation. Kuranda Markets open Wednesday-Sunday.
What to bring
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Extra cash or credit card for additional purchases
Skyrail and Kuranda Train Closure dates
Skyrail closed for maintenance
25th December 2025
25th – 31st May (Inclusive)
Skyrail Upgrade Project 2026 -2027
As Skyrail reaches 30 years of operation, they are embarking on a $85 Million upgrade project.
20th July – 25th October 2026 inclusive
Kuranda Scenic Train does not operate due to maintenance on:-
25th December 2025
Monday 11 May to Friday 15 May 2026
Wednesday 17 June to Friday 19 June 2026
Wednesday 4 November to Friday 6 November 2026
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