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.
Travel 20th July – 25th October please read Skyrail modifications for inclusions
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
Important Information Skyrail Upgrade modifications 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 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 Kuranda Scenic Rail journey
- 🎁 Bonus voucher – free entry to Birdworld Kuranda or Kuranda Koala Gardens (no booking needed)
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