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

Name: Combo (Save 5%): From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers + Cairns Aquarium Tickets
Start: 2026-09-11T09:30:00
End: 2026-09-11T15:00:00
Location: Cairns

4.5/5(2,334)

Julie H

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We loved our time at the aquarium It's so colourful and big and interesting. Buying your tickets before arriving saves a lot of time if you go early

Lisa O

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Loved the aquarium itself, especially the talks which were very informative. However, the system for ticketing was subpar. When you buy your ticket on-line, it is on the assumption you don't have to get in queue, and can directly access a venue. Having to wait in line after purchasing on-line is ridiculous. Other venues are able to circumnavigate the need to line up for a paper ticket with the purchase of an on-line ticket. The aquarium needs to update its ticketing system.

Karen W

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Really appreciated Peter, our pick up person's good manners & obliging service. He gave very clear instructions so everyone knew what to expect. The train & skyrail trips were lots of fun and we met some really great people. Wonderful scenery & enjoyed looking around Kuranda. The tearooms at the railway station do great toasted sandwiches & drinks.

Graham S

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Highly recommend travelling 1st class (Gold) where we were treated with delicious food & service. We were seated in very comfortable chairs where the crew brought our refreshments to our viewing window.

Graham M

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

We spent 2 hours or so viewing all the exhibits which were fasinating and very well set up. Large tanks, small tanks and huge tanks of fish and marine life. Can be very busy in school holidays

Lourens W

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

The whole experience was fantastic. If you include the hotel transfer, you only get about 1.5 - 2 hours in kuranda. Next time, we will drive to Cairns station, do the train and get the skytrain at the later time. The n uber from smithfield back to the station to give us more time in Kuranda

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.

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What our guests say
Lisa O
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Loved the aquarium itself, especially the talks which were very informative. However, the system for ticketing was subpar. When you buy your ticket on-line, it is on the assumption you don't have to get in queue, and can directly access a venue. Having to wait in line after purchasing on-line is ridiculous. Other venues are able to circumnavigate the need to line up for a paper ticket with the purchase of an on-line ticket. The aquarium needs to update its ticketing system.
Julie H
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We loved our time at the aquarium It's so colourful and big and interesting. Buying your tickets before arriving saves a lot of time if you go early
Joan G
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The information given by the girls in their talks. Liked the way it followed the current from the fresh water to the Barrier Reef it
Paul B
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We booked 2 adults and 2 Concessions for my (senior) Mother and child with Autism. When we got to the cashier, she told us that we should have only booked one adult through the Headout app and were entitled to a Companion free ticket and to request a refund. I did this but Headout told us they couldn't refund 1 adult ticket due to the Aquarium's strict policies. I then contacted the Cairns Aquarium and they blamed Headout's strict policies. We won't let this disappointing issue take away from an otherwise enjoyable experience.
Stephanie O
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
smooth entry into the Aquarium which wasd well worth a visit.

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.

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.