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Experience the best of the rainforests and the reef with a day at Cairns Aquarium, the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and the Kuranda Rail.
- Have a once-in-a-lifetime nature experience at Cairns Aquarium, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda village, and the scenic Kuranda Railway in this tour.
- Explore the rainforests and reefs as you traverse from the Cairns Aquarium to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
- Learn about animals and habitats endemic to tropical north Queensland with shows, presentations, and exhibitions.
- Get a chance to see freshwater fish, pythons, emerald tree monitors, crocodiles, colorful reef fish, sharks, and rays.
- Indulge in the amazing handmade arts and crafts at Kuranda Village while enjoying their local honey and tropical ice cream.
- Enjoy your ride in vintage carriages down winding paths from Kuranda Village to Freshwater Station through waterfalls, tunnels, and bridges.
- Admission to Cairns Aquarium
- Ticket to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Meal inclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Entry to other special exhibitions
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Cairns Aquarium
The Cairns Aquarium is the perfect place for animal lovers. Start your day at the Cairns Aquarium, where you can witness the beauty of animals endemic to tropical north Queensland. The aquarium houses freshwater fish, pythons, emerald tree monitors, crocodiles, colorful reef fish, sharks, and rays. As you walk through the exhibition, you can participate in talks, presentations and live shows, feed sessions, and view the marine touch tanks. The aquarium also boasts Australia’s only 10-meter deep reef tank, a 20-meter underwater tunnel, a 360-degree Oceanarium, a mangrove boardwalk, and the largest freshwater exhibition in Australia.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Explore the depths of the rainforest by boarding the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which takes you on a journey above the rainforest canopy. After your ride, you can walk on the rainforest boardwalks.
Take a 2-hour tour at the Kuranda village, home to many unique artists and craftsmen. You can shop at the stalls between Thursday and Sunday which showcase souvenirs, local honey harvests, and mouth-watering tropical ice cream.
End your day with an awe-inspiring ride on the scenic Kuranda Railway, taking you from Kuranda to Freshwater Station in beautiful vintage carriages. On your way, you can witness impressive waterfalls, bridges over deep ravines, and 15 tunnels that cut through the mountains.
Itinerary
- 10am: Make your own way to Cairns Aquarium
- 11.30am: Depart Cairns Aquarium and commence your drive to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- 11:45am: Arrive at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and proceed to the ticketing area
- 12pm: Board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- 1pm: Arrive in Kuranda and have approximately 2 hours of free time to explore
- 3pm: Walk to Kuranda Station ready to board the 3:30pm train
- 3:30pm: Return on the Kuranda Scenic Railway to Freshwater Connection Station
- 5pm: Transfer provided by Skyrail Coach back to Skyrail to collect your vehicle
Important Information
- Cairns is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
- Accredited guide dogs are permitted.
- Free WiFi is available.
- Rental lockers are available.
Timings
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun: 10am
Duration
- 8 hours
- Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
- Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket Redemption Point
- Show your ticket at Cairns Aquarium.
- Address: 5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Getting There
By Bus
- The closest bus stop is Lake Street at Cairns Private Hospital. It is a quick 6-minute walk to the attraction.
- Board buses #110, #111, #113 to get you there.
By Train
- The closest train station is Cairns. It is a quick 16-minute walk to the attraction.
- Board trains Kuranda Scenic Railway to get you there.
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