Kuranda Skyrail -Train Day Tour S1245Q3
Due to the ships schedule the only option for a Kuranda Day Tour is to travel on the 12.45pm Skyrail Rainforest Cableway one way and return on the Kuranda Scenic Train from Kuranda at 3.30pm. This will give you one hour in Kuranda, more time if you choose less time on the Skyrail stops at Barron Gorge and Red Peak Station.
Pick up location for the Cairns Cruise-liner terminal is the Pacific Hotel Bus Stop – Spence st at 11.55am -(see map)
Highlights & Inclusions
11.55am Pick up from the Pacific Hotel Bus stop – travel to the Smithfield Skyrail Terminal
12:45pm 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
Time to enjoy the new-look Barron Falls viewing area
1 hour free time in Kuranda
3:30pm Kuranda Scenic Railway
Travel down the range 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
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Adult $145|Child$80|Family $390
Gold class option 9.30 train only $60 per person
Train departs Cairns 8.30am or 9.30am
Return Skyrail 2.30pm or 3.30pm
Tour not bookable online – please contact us P 07 40283567
Experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns Central or Freshwater Station, choose from 8:30 am or 9:30 am trains (Gold Class upgrade available). Explore the Kuranda markets Wednesday through to Sunday and the many attractions of Kuranda, then return on the Skyrail as you guide over the rainforest canopy. Includes return transfers from Skyrail to Cairns Railway Station.
Adult $145.00 | Child $80.00 | Family $390.00 | Gold class option 9.30 train only $60.00 per person
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Start with an early morning pickup and transfer from your accommodation in Cairns. Approx 4.00am
Return approx. 9.30am – 10.00am -Breakfast at your own expense.
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$395 per person -May – October 2026
Depart Cairns Mon, Wed & Friday – 6.30am
Port Douglas IGA Bus Stop 7.45am
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Adult $315|Child $228
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Adult $107|Child $53.50
Family 2A+2C $267.50
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8.30am to 2.30pm or
12.30pm to 5.30pm
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Adult $107.00 | Child $53.50 | Family 2A+2C $267.50
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Adult $145|Child$80|Family $390
Gold class option 9.30 train only $60 per person
Train departs Cairns 8.30am or 9.30am
Return Skyrail 2.30pm or 3.30pm
Tour not bookable online – please contact us P 07 40283567
Experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns Central or Freshwater Station, choose from 8:30 am or 9:30 am trains (Gold Class upgrade available). Explore the Kuranda markets Wednesday through to Sunday and the many attractions of Kuranda, then return on the Skyrail as you guide over the rainforest canopy. Includes return transfers from Skyrail to Cairns Railway Station.
Adult $145.00 | Child $80.00 | Family $390.00 | Gold class option 9.30 train only $60.00 per person
Departs Daily – $495.00 per person
Experience the fun & unique sensation of being in a Hot Air Balloon, flying gently high above the Atherton Tablelands, Australia.Complimentary hotel pick ups from Cairns City, Cairns Beaches and Palm Cove
Start with an early morning pickup and transfer from your accommodation in Cairns. Approx 4.00am
Return approx. 9.30am – 10.00am -Breakfast at your own expense.
Departs Daily $495.00 per person
$395 per person -May – October 2026
Depart Cairns Mon, Wed & Friday – 6.30am
Port Douglas IGA Bus Stop 7.45am
Discover Cooktown on this exclusive one day tour for a 4WD adventure taking in some of Australia’s most amazing scenery and natural beauty. On your Cooktown Day Tour, you will travel in a purpose-built 4WD, air-conditioned coach, catering specifically to small groups with a limit of just 12 passengers. Cross the Daintree River, traverse the 4wd Bloomfield Track and return along the Mulligan Highway, the Outback of Far North Queensland
Adult from $239 Child (7-14yrs) $215 not suitable for under 7yrs
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Discover the ancient Daintree Rainforest in style. Enjoy guided interpretive walks, a gourmet lunch and a wildlife cruise on Cooper Creek to spot crocodiles and birdlife. Friendly local guides who will share the stories, culture and ecology that make this World Heritage-listed rainforest so extraordinary.
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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.
