Kuranda Scenic Rail: Explore Markets and Rainforest

Experience the beauty of the Kuranda rainforest on this small-group tour. Travel by bus through the tropical rainforest, explore the village of Kuranda, and take a scenic train ride through the rainforest. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kuranda - After your bus transfer to Kuranda with commentary, you will have about 3 hours explore, shop and eat on your own. It’s a short walk to the train station, alternately use the free shuttle bus that leaves near the Butterfly sanctuary. On the way we may drop off some customers at the Skyrail.
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station…
What's Included
  • One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm.
  • Pick-up from and drop-off to your Cairns city hotel by air-conditioned bus.
  • Kuranda map and visitors guide.
  • Over three hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Birdworld (approx. AU$22/adult, AU$11/child)
  • Butterfly Sanctuary (approx. AU$25/adult, AU$15/child)
  • Kuranda Koala Gardens (approx. AU$22/adult and AU$11/child)
Additional Information

This affordable small group tour includes pick-up from your accommodation or harbor and takes you to Kuranda. You’ll pass by lush sugarcane fields and climb the splendid Macalister Range via the Kennedy Highway, renowned for its World Heritage-designated tropical rainforest. After a quick overview tour of the village, you’ll be given more than 3 hours…

Location
Kuranda
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rugbyfan78
Mar 28, 2025
Excellent Day Out - Excellent one day tour. Taking in the Rain Forest and a super Train Ride down on a Heritage train. Michael was outstanding with a super commentary and was very helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending this tour.
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Laxer_adl
Mar 16, 2025
Brilliant and worth it! - Recently completed the above Tour. Was brilliant. Sky Rail. The views on the sky rail were breath taking. Was able to complete at your own speed when you made it at each of the transfer points along the way. Alternatively, we jumped on the back of one of the guided tours which was very informative. Kuranda. A small beautiful town where we stopped for some lunch and a walk through. So many options to eat from cafe's to pubs and a few restaurants. Plenty of little trinkets for the kids, but also some brilliant places for stuff for home. Scenic Rail. Seeing the trainline up close was stunning. Enjoyed the slow snaking wind down to the station at Freshwater. All up, a great day out!
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Cheryl_j
Feb 20, 2025
Prompt and Organized - Fun Tour! - Picked us up and got us back right on time. Prompt, accommodating, organized, good communication. Waited for us right at the train station on the way back. Definitely recommend this tour! Train ride was so fun.
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Michael_b
Jan 25, 2025
Enjoyable - Great family trip. Prompt pick up and well organized by Michael. Definitely worth doing, interesting train ride back down to Cairns with a history lesson on how the track was built
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Ilene_p
Jan 18, 2025
Michael was great.... - Michael was great. He explained everything to us as we drove along & helped make it an enjoyable experience.
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Dawn_m
Nov 15, 2024
Great day in Kuranda - Great commentary and communication from Michael, our tour operator. Great food outlets to explore in Kuranda. We loved seeing the river and natural beauty of the place. Thanks Michael for getting us there and back to Cairns! I’ll have to come back in the wet season for sure.
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Ricky_w
Oct 24, 2024
Great experience totally... - Great experience totally worth it Rail trip down awesome Great view great staff Amazing views all the way down
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Michel_a
Aug 27, 2024
Fantastic day - It was a pleasure to be on board and really enjoyed the care and organisation of our small group.the commentary was excellent both on the way up by bus and down on the train. Kuranda is a very charming place and the view on the way down fantastic .well down guys and will recommend
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Mfdltd
Nov 11, 2024
Book with Michael 💥 - Michael was a great communicator & informed us well in advance of changes due to maintenance on the train track. He was able to pick us up directly from our accommodation & drop us back. Commented on a variety of topics, both to & from the drop off & pick up. Would recommend you book with Michael.
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Rosie_w
Jul 29, 2024
Great Day Out - We loved the township, it was quirky and fun. The train trip was fantastic. Great carriages, it was lovely to take a trip back in time. The information was clear and factual and interesting to hear.
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From $76
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).