Kuranda Scenic Train-Skyrail Day Tour
Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway and wind through World Heritage rainforest to Kuranda village. Enjoy free time to explore Kuranda Village at your own pace, then glide back to Cairns on the iconic Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Travel up to 25th October please read Skyrail modifications for inclusions
Explore Kuranda at a relaxed pace with a classic rainforest journey on the Kuranda Scenic Train returning on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway – each take 1.5 hours approximately.
Highlights & Inclusions
Return Cairns hotel transfers
Choose 8:50am or 9.50am Kuranda Scenic Railway
Travel the Kuranda Scenic Train through tunnels, across bridges and past waterfalls on one of Australia’s most iconic heritage railways. Slow-paced, open-window carriages, Historic commentary, Photo stop at Barron Falls Lookout
Gold Class option available on the 9.50am Train only
Free time to explore Kuranda Village at your own pace
Browse the heritage Kuranda Markets
Visit attractions such as Bird-world, Butterfly Sanctuary or Koala Gardens
Choose 1:30am – 1.45pm or 2.45pm Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Glide above the canopy with panoramic views across Barron Gorge and the Wet Tropics rainforest.
Two rainforest stops: Red Peak and Barron Falls boardwalks and lookouts
Ranger-guided talks available at Red Peak
Time to enjoy the new-look Barron Falls viewing area
Important Information for Skyrail Modified Operations for travel up to 25th October 2026
Skyrail Upgrade 2026–2027
Skyrail is turning 30 and investing $85 million to replace its cable infrastructure and all gondolas.
Wednesday–Sundays up to 25 October 2026 (Skyrail modified operations)
Your tour includes
- 🚌 Hotel & Coach transfer to/from Kuranda Village
- 🚡 1-hour Skyrail loop – Kuranda ↔ Barron Falls and back
- 🚂 One-way Kuranda Scenic Rail journey
- 🎁 Bonus voucher – free entry to Birdworld Kuranda or Kuranda Koala Gardens (no booking needed)
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For over 30 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Far North Queensland travellers from around the world. Based in Cairns, we offer authentic tour experiences backed by genuine local knowledge and long standing connections to the region.
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Our passionate Cairns tour guides are storytellers, historians, and nature enthusiasts. With deep local knowledge, they bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, ensuring an unforgettable and educational experience.























