Duration
Free cancellation
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Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available
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Discover Kuranda at your own pace on a self-drive scenic rail and coach experience with flexible free time in the rainforest village.
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Enjoy free parking at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal, one-way coach transfers between Kuranda & the Cairns region, and the flexibility of a self-guided itinerary without hotel pickups or fixed group schedules.
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Travel aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through lush rainforest landscapes, waterfalls, bridges, and scenic views of Barron Gorge National Park.
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Enjoy self-guided free time in Kuranda Village to browse heritage markets, cafés, and shops, with bonus entry to either Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens included.
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Choose between 2:45pm or 3:45pm coach return options, giving you the flexibility of a shorter visit or extra time to explore Kuranda before returning to Smithfield Terminal.
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One-way Kuranda scenic railway trip from Cairns to Kuranda
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One-way coach transfer from Kuranda to Cairns region
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Free time in Kuranda Village
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Bonus entry to Birdworld or Koala Gardens
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Free parking at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Experience Kuranda at your own pace with a self-guided scenic rail journey, flexible village free time, and convenient coach transfers.
Getting started
Your experience includes a one-way Kuranda Scenic Railway trip, one-way coach transfers between Kuranda & the Cairns region, and free parking at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal. Self-drive to Smithfield Terminal, board the scenic train to Kuranda, and return by coach after exploring the village. Depending on the variant selected, choose between 2:45pm or 3:45pm coach return options.
What to expect
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Flexible self-drive experience: Enjoy the convenience of free parking at Smithfield Terminal and the flexibility to choose a shorter or longer visit in Kuranda before returning by coach.
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Kuranda Scenic Railway journey: Travel aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through lush rainforest landscapes, passing waterfalls, bridges, and scenic views of Barron Gorge National Park.
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Self-guided time in Kuranda Village: Enjoy free time to independently explore Kuranda Village, browse the Kuranda Heritage Markets, visit cafés and shops, and enjoy bonus entry to either Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens.
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What to bring
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses and a sun hat.
What’s not allowed
- Outside drinks and smoking are not allowed.
Accessibility
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The Kuranda Scenic Rail is wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible. Please note only small folding strollers (no higher than 25cm when folded) can be accommodated onboard the carriages.
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Guide dogs are welcome on this experience. Please contact the operator in advance if travelling with an assistance animal and have your handler card available.
Additional Information
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The Kuranda Scenic Rail departs from Freshwater Railway Station.
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Children below 14 must be accompanied by an adult on the Scenic Rail.
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This tour includes round-trip transfers from select hotels in Cairns.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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