Kuranda Skyrail /Train Day Tour with Gold Class S945
Travel to Kuranda on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, then enjoy up to four hours in the village to explore at your own pace. Return in comfort on the Kuranda Scenic Railway in Gold Class, featuring handcrafted Victorian-style décor, lounge-style seating and personalised onboard service.
Travel between 20th July and 25th October please read Skyrail modifications for inclusions
Cairns Cruise Terminal – Cruise ship passengers please choose Pacific Hotel as your pick up location – see map in Gallery images
Highlights & Inclusions
Return Cairns CBD hotel transfers commence 8.40am
9.45am 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
4 hours Free time in Kuranda Village
Explore at your own pace.
Browse the Kuranda Markets
Optional attractions are Birdworld, Butterfly Sanctuary or Koala Gardens
3:30pm Kuranda Scenic Railway – Gold Class
Return down the range in Gold Class, the most comfortable way to experience this historic railway.
Individual seating in comfortable lounge-style chairs
Souvenir gift pack and trip fan guide
Locally sourced appetisers and beverages (beer, wine or soft drink)
Historic commentary and photo stop at Barron Falls
Return to Cairns 5.30pm
Important Information Skyrail modified operations 20th July - 25th October 2026
Skyrail Upgrade 2026–2027
Skyrail is turning 30 and investing $85 million to replace its cable infrastructure and all gondolas.
What this means for your tour – During the upgrade, your tour experience changes depending on when you travel:
Mon 20 July – Sun 17 August & Monday & Tuesdays 19 Aug – 25 Oct 2026 (Skyrail not operating)
Your tour includes:
- 🚂 One-way Gold Class Kuranda Scenic Rail journey
🚌 Hotel & Coach transfer to/from Kuranda Village
🎁 Bonus voucher – free entry to Birdworld Kuranda or Kuranda Koala Gardens (no booking needed)
Wednesday–Sundays from 19 August – 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 Gold Class Kuranda Scenic Rail journey
- 🎁 Bonus voucher – free entry to Birdworld Kuranda or Kuranda Koala Gardens (no booking needed)
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