Kuranda Wildlife

Kuranda Wildlife is a nature lover's paradise nestled in the heart of the Australian rainforest. Explore native wildlife in their natural habitat, interact with cuddly koalas, and witness the vibrant beauty of tropical flora and fauna in this eco-friendly sanctuary.

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Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall in background, Queensland, Australia.

Kuranda Railway Gold Class passengers enjoying scenic view and refreshments, Cairns.

Skyrail gondola over Barron Falls rainforest, Kuranda, Queensland.

Couple enjoying the view from Kuranda Skyrail Cableway over lush rainforest and coastline.

Skyrail cable car gliding over Kuranda Rainforest with waterfall view.

Visitors at a Kuranda lookout point viewing a waterfall amidst lush rainforest.

Couple shopping for local crafts at Kuranda markets on a tour from Cairns.

Guide explaining rainforest plants to family on Kuranda tour, Cairns.

Kuranda Scenic Railway passing by Barron Falls in lush rainforest setting.

Kuranda Scenic Railway train on a lush forest track in Queensland, Australia.

Kuranda Scenic Railway train at Kuranda station surrounded by lush greenery.

Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall backdrop in Queensland, Australia.

From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour

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5 hr 55 min

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Opt for this self-guided tour of Kuranda with scenic railway and skyrail tickets with round-trip coach transfers from Skyrail Terminal.
Pass through hand-carved tunnels on the historic Kuranda Science Railway and glide over the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail, with stops at Red Peak for complimentary ranger-guided tours.
Explore Kuranda Village at your own pace, browsing local markets, cafés, and wildlife sanctuaries like Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (entry at own expense).
Choose to upgrade your ticket to get a one-way Skyrail or one-way scenic train ticket for your convenience.
Did you know? The Scenic Railway is over 130 years old. It was originally built to connect Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands and support mining and agriculture.

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Opt for this self-guided tour of Kuranda with scenic railway and skyrail tickets with round-trip coach transfers from Skyrail Terminal.
Pass through hand-carved tunnels on the historic Kuranda Science Railway and glide over the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail, with stops at Red Peak for complimentary ranger-guided tours.
Explore Kuranda Village at your own pace, browsing local markets, cafés, and wildlife sanctuaries like Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (entry at own expense).
Choose to upgrade your ticket to get a one-way Skyrail or one-way scenic train ticket for your convenience.
Did you know? The Scenic Railway is over 130 years old. It was originally built to connect Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands and support mining and agriculture.

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AU$178

Koala bear climbing a branch at Kuranda Koala Gardens, Queensland, Australia.

Kangaroo resting at Kuranda Koala Gardens, Australia.

Freshwater crocodile resting among leaves.

Bilby on red soil near a log in a captive environment.

Blue tongue skink resting on a log with a blurred green background.

Kuranda Koala Gardens Ticket

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Situated in the Heritage Markets in the heart of Kuranda Village, Kuranda Koala Gardens offers the perfect photo opportunity with Koalas.
As you walk through the gardens, wave at Australia’s amazing native animals such as kangaroos and wallabies in a free-range enclosure.
See the iconic Greater Bilby, the Northern Bettong and Mahogany Glider in the ‘Nocturnal Wonders’ exhibit.
Visit the 'Aussie Bush Collection' exhibit featuring Koalas, Long-nosed potoroos, Bearded dragons, and Blue-tongue Lizards. See wombats, Quokkas, Freshwater Crocodiles, and pythons in their natural habitat.
For those interested in pioneer and railway history there is also a history display with interesting details on life in the early days of Kuranda.

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Situated in the Heritage Markets in the heart of Kuranda Village, Kuranda Koala Gardens offers the perfect photo opportunity with Koalas.
As you walk through the gardens, wave at Australia’s amazing native animals such as kangaroos and wallabies in a free-range enclosure.
See the iconic Greater Bilby, the Northern Bettong and Mahogany Glider in the ‘Nocturnal Wonders’ exhibit.
Visit the 'Aussie Bush Collection' exhibit featuring Koalas, Long-nosed potoroos, Bearded dragons, and Blue-tongue Lizards. See wombats, Quokkas, Freshwater Crocodiles, and pythons in their natural habitat.
For those interested in pioneer and railway history there is also a history display with interesting details on life in the early days of Kuranda.

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AU$22

Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over tropical rainforest in Cairns, Australia.

Couple enjoying Kuranda Skyrail Cableway with rainforest and coastline views in Cairns, Australia.

Kuranda Skyrail gliding over tropical rainforest in Cairns, Australia.

Kuranda Skyrail gliding over rainforest and waterfall in Cairns, Australia.

Family interacting with guide on rainforest boardwalk at Barron Falls Skyrail Station.

Visitors at Barron Falls lookout near Skyrail station, surrounded by lush rainforest.

Guide explaining plants to tourists on a Kuranda rainforest boardwalk tour.

Visitors on a rainforest boardwalk tour at Barron Falls Skyrail Station.

Kuranda Skyrail One-Way Tickets

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Gaze out at Australia's pristine tropical rainforests from high up in the sky on a fun cableway ride.
Spanning over 7.5 kilometers, you're guaranteed striking views of the Barron Gorge National Park.
Experience an adventure-filled exploration of Red Peak and Barron Falls with walkways, boardwalk tours, and stellar lookout points. Choose between a 1.5hr one-way or a 2.5-hr round-trip journey.
Situated just 15 minutes north of Cairns and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas, you'll find Skyrail's Smithfield terminal, the gateway to your Skyrail experience.
Ride on a diamond-view gondola with glass flooring, making for an ideal sightseeing experience.
Your informative app lets you see augmented reality rainforest animals in front of you.
Choose from one-way, round-trip, and diamond-view gondola cableway rides.

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Gaze out at Australia's pristine tropical rainforests from high up in the sky on a fun cableway ride.
Spanning over 7.5 kilometers, you're guaranteed striking views of the Barron Gorge National Park.
Experience an adventure-filled exploration of Red Peak and Barron Falls with walkways, boardwalk tours, and stellar lookout points. Choose between a 1.5hr one-way or a 2.5-hr round-trip journey.
Situated just 15 minutes north of Cairns and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas, you'll find Skyrail's Smithfield terminal, the gateway to your Skyrail experience.
Ride on a diamond-view gondola with glass flooring, making for an ideal sightseeing experience.
Your informative app lets you see augmented reality rainforest animals in front of you.
Choose from one-way, round-trip, and diamond-view gondola cableway rides.

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AU$130

Train crossing a bridge near a waterfall and two koalas on a tree branch in a zoo.

Combo (Save 5%) (Save 5%) : Kuranda Koala Gardens Tickets + From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour

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Explore Cairns’ highlights in one day — meet wildlife, ride the historic Kuranda train, soar on Skyrail, and enjoy Kuranda village.
Get up close with koalas, wallabies, and wombats while enjoying hands-on wildlife encounters at additional cost.
Ride the heritage Kuranda Scenic Railway, glide on Skyrail, and enjoy free time in Kuranda village.

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Explore Cairns’ highlights in one day — meet wildlife, ride the historic Kuranda train, soar on Skyrail, and enjoy Kuranda village.
Get up close with koalas, wallabies, and wombats while enjoying hands-on wildlife encounters at additional cost.
Ride the heritage Kuranda Scenic Railway, glide on Skyrail, and enjoy free time in Kuranda village.

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