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Combo (Save 5%): From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers + Cairns Aquarium Tickets

Kuranda Scenic Railway crossing Stoney Creek Falls in lush rainforest.
Visitors at a Kuranda lookout point viewing a waterfall amidst lush rainforest.
Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium exhibit.
Guest at Cairns Aquarium looking at a Stingray

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09:30am - 03:30pm

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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

4.5/5

(2,150)

Junine Bourrelly

Junine

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I loved that we were able to.stay at a motel that had so many choices of swimming pools and 2 restaurants attached all for a fantastic price. The water front in cairns has so much to offer for the whole family and we went to the aquarium on our last day there and it was a fantastic experience. I plan on going back next year I didn't realise the far north Queensland had so much to offer!
Stephen Hardiman

Stephen

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Purchasing tickets online is good as you skip the queque as it takes time to process each customer as staff deliver the sales pitch. The lectures were very good staff very knowledgable. Best part was walking through the glass tunnel as stingrays swam overhead.
NICOLE WALKER

Nicole

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Amazing day and highly recommend the turtle hospital tour!! All proceeds go to helping the turtle hospital operate!!! Was a bug highlight of our far North Queensland holiday ❤️ Tommy the turtle was extremely photogenic and loved his lettuce!
    • Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway with round-trip transfers from Cairns.

    • Get all-day access to Cairns Aquarium with 16,000+ animals across 10 vibrant ecosystems.

    • Perfect combo: Rainforest adventures and marine encounters for families and nature lovers.

    • Travel through Kuranda tunnels on the historic rail, then glide over the rainforest on a 7.5km cableway.

    • Walk a 20m underwater tunnel, see a 10m deep reef tank, and explore the 360° Oceanarium at Cairns.

    • Fun fact: Skyrail is the world’s longest gondola ride over a World Heritage-listed rainforest.

  • Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    • One-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket

    • One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket

    • Round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns

    • Free time in Kuranda Village

    Cairns Aquarium

    • Entry to Cairns Aquarium

    • All-day access to exhibits

    • Access to all shows, presentations, and facilities

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.5
    2,150 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Linda Swan

    Linda

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Great displays and information on the creatures you were viewing .Flow through displays was easy to follow.Fantastic experience with sharks ,rays and other fish swimming over the top of you .Fabulous day
    Melissa June Hanna

    Melissa

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It had so many more animals than we expected and our kids loved it. Especially all the little tunnels and the huge underwater section where the sharks swam overtop
    Anne-Marie Williams

    Anne-marie

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Fantastic aquarium well set out so the overall experience flows and is exciting for all viewers. The diversity of what's on show is stimulating for everyone.
    Samantha Hartnett

    Samantha

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Went there as a family it was a very calming experience the kids loved it and so did the grandparents they would love to do this again.
    Penelope Lewis

    Penelope

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Great marine animals/ fish / amphibians in sensible size tanks . Very good talks from the staff and good service. A great day out
  • Save with this combo: ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, take the Skyrail, and get all-day entry to Cairns Aquarium—transfers included.

    Getting started

    Begin your day with a hotel pick-up in Cairns and transfer to Cairns Central Station for the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Show your mobile ticket at each venue; staff will validate your entry and provide any schedules or instructions. At Cairns Aquarium, present your ticket at the main entrance for all-day access.

    Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour

    What to expect

    Travel through World Heritage-listed rainforest on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, famous for its winding route past waterfalls and deep gorges. Enjoy free time in Kuranda Village to explore local markets and food stalls before returning via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding above the rainforest canopy.

    Features:

    • Kuranda Scenic Railway: Ride a heritage train through lush rainforest, passing waterfalls and dramatic gorges on a route over 120 years old.

    • Kuranda Village: Browse heritage markets and food stalls, with optional discounted entry to Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, and Koala Gardens.

    • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: Glide above the rainforest, stopping at Barron Falls and Red Peak stations for panoramic views and guided boardwalk tours.

    • Round-trip transfers: Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairns are included for a seamless experience.

    Cairns Aquarium

    What to expect

    See the only aquarium dedicated to the habitats and species of tropical North Queensland, exploring ecosystems from rainforest rivers to the Great Barrier Reef.

    Features:

    • Aquatic diversity: View over 16,000 animals from Northern Australia’s rainforests, rivers, and reef systems.

    • Immersive exhibits: Walk beneath a 20-meter tunnel and through a 10-meter deep reef tank with panoramic underwater views.

    • Daily presentations: Attend scheduled talks and feedings covering coral predators, reef species, and mangrove ecosystems.

    • Accessibility: The aquarium is fully accessible, with ramps, elevators, and family-friendly facilities.

    This combo offers a full day of natural discovery—by land, sky, and sea—plus the convenience and value of included transfers and bundled entry.

  • Cairns Aquarium

    Monday09:30am - 03:30pmlast entry 02:30pm
    Tuesday09:30am - 03:30pmlast entry 02:30pm
    Wednesday09:30am - 03:30pmlast entry 02:30pm
    Thursday09:30am - 03:30pmlast entry 02:30pm
    Friday09:30am - 03:30pmlast entry 02:30pm
    Saturday09:30am - 03:30pmlast entry 02:30pm
    Sunday09:30am - 03:30pmlast entry 02:30pm
  • What to bring

    Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour

    • Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses and a sun hat.

    Cairns Aquarium

    • A valid mobile or printed ticket, light clothing, and a camera for pictures.

    What’s not allowed

    Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour

    • Outside drinks and smoking are not allowed.

    Cairns Aquarium

    • Pets, outside food and drink, taking photos for commercial use without permission, flash photography, and smoking in non-designated areas are not allowed.

    Accessibility

    Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour

    • The experience is wheelchair accessible.

    • Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.

    Cairns Aquarium

    • The venue is fully wheelchair and stroller-accessible. Ramps and elevators are available. Guide dogs are welcome.

    • The Marine Life Encounter requires feeding from a platform with stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour

    • The Skyrail departs from Smithfield (Cairns) Terminal, whereas the Scenic Rail departs from Freshwater Railway Station.

    • Children below 14 must be accompanied by an adult on the Skyrail and Scenic Rail.

    • This tour includes round-trip transfers from select hotels in Cairns.

    Cairns Aquarium

    • No onsite parking; 3-hour free street parking available nearby.

    • Rental lockers are available for a small fee.

    • A souvenir shop is located inside the aquarium.

    • Children under 3 years of age are admitted free.

    • Children aged 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

    Ticket redemption point

    Cairns Aquarium Tickets

    • Show your ticket at Cairns Aquarium.

    • Address: 5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.

    • Landmark: Cairns Aquarium is conveniently located in the heart of Cairns, next to Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort and opposite DoubleTree by Hilton.

    Get directions to the redemption point

    Hotel transfers

    Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour

    • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs from selected locations in Cairns.

    • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

    • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

    • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

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