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Kuranda Skyrail and Heritage Rail Tour with Hotel Pick-up

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail-9
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail-9
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail-9
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail-9

Bored of your mundane, everyday routine? Well, the Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail is one way to shake things up a little bit and experience life away from the city while also getting your adrenaline pumping.

Highlights

  • Embark on the historical railway journey to Kuranda and witness some of the best natural landscapes you would ever come across.

  • Enjoy the beauty of the fields of Cairns and the tropical rainforests of Kuranda.

  • Explore and experience the fascinating village life in Kuranda, with its seven-day Heritage markets.

  • Get up close and personal with some of the area's indigenous species at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary or the Kuranda Koala Gardens.

  • Tease the adventurer in you by experimenting with the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway as you prepare for one of the most gratifying experiences of your lifetime.

Inclusions

  • Tickets for Kuranda Scenic Railway

  • Tickets for Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

  • Hotel transfers

  • Stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls

  • Heritage markets

  • Free Time in Kuranda

  • Choose the tour according to your convenient start time and duration

Exclusions

  • Tickets to Birdworld, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, and Kuranda Koala Gardens

Cancellation policy

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

The morning begins with a hotel pick-up, after which you will meet the tour driver. Collect your voucher and your Kuranda Boarding Pass before transferring to Freshwater Station. Climb aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway and cruise across the scenic waterfalls, ravines, and tunnels in the mountains. Pass by the cane fields of Cairns on your way to the tropical forest of Kuranda. If you opt for Gold Class tickets, you can enjoy dedicated host services, lounge chairs, quality refreshments, incredible ambient decor, a Kuranda Scenic Railway gift pack, and a souvenir trip guide.

Explore the amazing rainforest village of Kuranda. Walk through the Heritage Markets that operate seven days a week and showcase a variety of wares: from arts and crafts to local honey and tropical ice cream. While in Kuranda, you should also visit Birdworld, The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, and Kuranda Koala Gardens. While you have to buy tickets, your Kuranda Boarding Pass offers entry discounts.

At the end of your exploration of Kuranda Village, go to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Take the cableway over the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized rainforest. You could also visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre to learn more about plants and animals unique to Australia with audio-visual displays and touch screens.

Itinerary

Kuranda Scenic Rail | Free time in Kuranda | Kuranda heritage Markets | Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Timings

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail from Freshwater Station

  • Skyrail at 9:45am

  • Kuranda Scenic Rail at 3:30pm

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail (ex Port Douglas)

  • Skyrail at 12:45pm

  • Kuranda Scenic Rail at 3:30pm

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail (ex Northern Beaches)

  • Skyrail at 12:45pm

  • Kuranda Scenic Rail at 3:30pm

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail

  • Skyrail at 2:45pm

  • Kuranda Scenic Rail at 9:50am

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail (ex Cairns)

  • Kuranda Scenic Rail at 9:50am

  • Skyrail at 1:45pm

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail (Cairns)

  • Skyrail at 12:45pm

  • Kuranda Scenic Rail at 3:30pm

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail from Cairns

  • Skyrail at 11am

  • Kuranda Scenic Rail at 3:30pm

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.

  • While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.

  • If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you will be provided with the nearest pick-up location.

  • On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

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

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