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Rainforest Day Trip: Kuranda Railway and Skyrail
4.4
61 Ratings
Cairns
Experience the stunning rainforest of Far North Queensland with a picturesque day trip from Port Douglas. Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, spend some free time exploring Kuranda Village, and soar above and through the World Heritage Listed Rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Experience the stunning rainforest of Far North Queensland with a picturesque day trip from Port Douglas. Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, spend some free time exploring Kuranda Village, and soar above and through the World Heritage Listed Rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kuranda Scenic Railway - Embark on a historic adventure aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, journeying through the stunning Barron Gorge National Park.
- Kuranda Village - Enjoy leisure time exploring Kuranda, known as ‘the village in the rainforest’. Discover the vibrant Kuranda Markets, savor a meal at one of the numerous food stalls or cafes (at…
- Kuranda Scenic Railway - Embark on a historic adventure aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, journeying through the stunning Barron Gorge National Park.
- Kuranda Village - Enjoy leisure time exploring Kuranda, known as ‘the village in the rainforest’. Discover the vibrant Kuranda Markets, savor a meal at one of the numerous food stalls or cafes (at your own cost), or visit wildlife attractions like the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld, or Koala Gardens (entry fees apply). Additionally, there are rainforest walks, art galleries, and much more to enjoy - something for everyone.
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Soar above and through the ancient rainforest canopy and take in the breathtaking views from the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. This gondola journey includes two stops where you can disembark and explore the rainforest from within.
What's Included
- One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway
- One-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Hotel pick up and drop off (selected hotels only)
- One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway
- One-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Hotel pick up and drop off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Optional: Koala Gardens/Birdworld or Butterfly Sanctuary (Ad $22-$24 AUD/entry, Ch $11-15 AUD/entry)
- Meals
- Optional: Koala Gardens/Birdworld or Butterfly Sanctuary (Ad $22-$24 AUD/entry, Ch $11-15 AUD/entry)
- Meals
Location
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Bunda Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(61 Ratings)
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Cheryl_b
Jan 10, 2026
Great hotel pickup and... - Great hotel pickup and drop-off . Port douglas is about an hour from the train and gondola locations. The train ride is spectacular. Great views. Recorded commentary was helpful. We took the gondola ride back down. Again spectacular. You ride in an enclosed car above the forest canopy. If you're afraid of hights this may not be for you. The town of Kuranda is a giant tourist trap selling lots of cheap souvenirs. You can find some authentic original art if you try a bit. The food along here is mostly awful again geared towards tourists. There are 3 sanctuaries worth visiting. Sadly there was a group of aboriginal people hanging out on a corner getting drunk. I still recommend this activity for the train and gondola rides and sanctuaries.
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Supermum02416
Nov 19, 2025
Great day out - Long day out, but well worth it. Railway beautiful ride, Kuranda lovely town to wander round and Skyrail back, amazing views. We went to the Koala sanctuary and saw all the animals we hadn't seen during our trip to Australia.
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Alex_k
Aug 12, 2025
Amazing 😍 - It was a great experience for all of us. My 4 year really enjoyed his train ride. Views are incredible. 100% kids and adults friendly.
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Garycl6908di
Oct 13, 2024
Go Train then Cable (do the best first) - The Train up to Kuranda (and make sure you go to the Heritage Market there, allow 2 hours there and have Lunch) was fantastic. Do Gold Class it makes for a really special Trip and a wonderful and relaxing and comfortable way to see the region and that amazing waterfall (2 of). We loved this way more than the Cable Cars back but doing both is the way to go, Train first.
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Y1946ndhilarym
Apr 4, 2025
Kuranda experience!! - Had a mixed experience. Train
journey excellent, incredible views.
Kuranda ok. Felt 4 hours there was excessive, 3 hours would have been sufficient.
Skyrail experience had amazing views from our gondola, all good. Unfortunately our viewing opportunities cut short by impending weather conditions, lighting coming in.
So rather disappointing.
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Katrina_r
Jan 14, 2025
Scenic Train and Skyrail to Kuranda - We did train then Skyrail, which I personally think was better way around , as it was hot on the train in the morning I would think in the afternoon could be unbearable
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Chris_h
Nov 29, 2024
The scenery from the... - The scenery from the railway was fantastic. But for me the views of the rain forrest from the Gondola were brilliant, what an experience.
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Ulla_l
Jul 11, 2024
See rainforest in a historical train and cable car - Great way to spend on a rainy day.
Train and the history was very interesting. And the sights just fantastic
Cable car was a good experience also
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Geoffruthhudds
Oct 18, 2025
Not worth the money. - The railway is excellent but the Kuranda village is just a set up tourist trap with little of real interest.
Overall not worth the money particulary when the cable car is closed.
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Elizabeth_m
Jul 25, 2025
A long day in the rain - We were based in Port Douglas but most of the tours are based in Cairns and pick up people all over the place. We spent 2 hours in a coach picking up before the experience began and that is very tiring. The same happened at the end of the day and we got back so exhausted we couldn’t have supper. Luckily we did have a big lunch in Kuranda.
The rainforest (the clue lies in the word rain) was shrouded in low mist and clouds and we could not see much from the train and it poured all day.
The sky ride was a bit better as the rain eased and the view from the gondola was very good. But then we had the 2hour return drop off coach trip. The train is boarded near Cairns and the road between Port Douglas and Cairns has extensive roadworks due to cyclone damage in 2023 making the trip slow and arduous. We arrived back in the dark
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