From Cairns: Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Guided Tour with Transfers

Combine military history, tropical rainforest scenery and village exploration on a full-day trip from Cairns.

Getting started

Begin your day with a coach pickup from Cairns. Travel to the Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, where you can explore its extensive collection of military vehicles and artillery at your own pace. From there, head to the neighbouring Skyrail Rainforest Cableway station to continue your journey into the rainforest.

What to expect

• Australian Armour & Artillery Museum: Explore the largest collection of armoured vehicles in the southern hemisphere at your leisure. Discover tanks, armoured personnel carriers, field guns and howitzers, alongside restored vehicles such as the Tiger 1, Panther Ausf A, T34/85 and Sherman M4A.

• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: Use your Kuranda Boarding Pass to bypass the ticketing lines and board the cableway. Travel over and through the rainforest canopy, stopping at Red Peak Station to visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre and at The Edge Lookout for views of Barron Falls.

• Kuranda Village and Markets: Enjoy 2 hours of free time in Kuranda, a village surrounded by tropical rainforest. Browse the local markets, explore independent shops and discover the village at your own pace.

• Kuranda Scenic Railway: Board the famous train for a scenic journey through the rainforest. Travel along one of the region’s most celebrated rail routes, passing through hand-hewn tunnels, crossing bridges and taking in spectacular gorge views.

• Return to Cairns: After your train journey, take the coach transfer from Freshwater Train Station back to Cairns.