Day Trips

From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

Passengers enjoying drinks on Gold Class, Kuranda Scenic Railway.

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

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

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

Duration

7 hr 10 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Experience Kuranda in Gold Class style with a luxury Scenic Railway ride, a Skyrail journey over the rainforest, and convenient hotel transfers from Cairns.

4.3/5

(244)

Peter

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was a great experience from the start , the staff that looked after our carriage were great . The food supplied through the journey was extremely good , not too much , but just the right amount . I would highly recommend going for the Gold options. The views on the way up were also spectacular and the stop on the way up was in the best place . Just a great experience.

Amamda

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Highly recommend going gold glass. We had the best fun, only wish I could go again straight after! The views were amazing from both the train and the skyrail. We got pick up from our pick up point and dropped off when finished. Everything went smoothly and the drivers gave us a great commentary on the way.

John

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

A very nice day. Driver was on time and very personable. Gold class morning tea on the train was lovely. Views were amazing! Enjoyed the village of kuranda. The bird sanctuary was amazing!!! Skyrail down was breathtaking!

Travel in Gold Class on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, with lounge seating, dedicated host service, and premium refreshments.

Glide over the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Cableway, with stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls for boardwalk walks, scenic lookouts, and ranger-guided talks.

Enjoy free time in Kuranda Village, exploring markets, visiting wildlife sanctuaries, or relaxing at a café.

Hassle-free experience with round-trip hotel transfers included from Cairns accommodations.

Did you know? Kuranda’s Butterfly Sanctuary has Australia's largest butterfly aviary.

One-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket

One-way Gold Class Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket

Round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns

Expert local guide

Refreshments

Dedicated service

Kuranda Boarding Pass with attraction discounts

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

4.3
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What our guests say
David
Dec 2025
Verified booking
4/5
A great day, with smooth well planned transfers. But be sure to check pickup time with local pick up partner, as time supplied by headout was nearly an hour TOO LATE! BEWARE
Linda
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Fantastic trip to the reef.Fantastic staff and very informative in explanations when we did the glass bottom boat and semi submersible .Lunch was good and the day was a lot of fun .
Bruce
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything went like clockwork. From the booking system through to pickup to train and Skyrail rides right to hotel dropoff. Bus driver and train steward went out of their way to be very friendly and helpful. Can't fault any thing.
Kim
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great tour. Well organised. We enjoyed it and will do it again next time we are here.
Terence
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
All communication was accurate and allowed for a perfect trip

Start your journey in Gold Class luxury

Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class carriage for a premium rail experience. Relax in lounge-style seating, enjoy refreshments like sparkling wine, beer, tea, and snacks, and soak in the stunning views of waterfalls, tunnels, and rainforest canopies as you descend towards Kuranda.

Explore Kuranda Village

Once in Kuranda Village, you can take your time and explore local markets, wildlife sanctuaries like Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, or relax in a café overlooking the rainforest. Your Kuranda Boarding Pass gives you discounts on select attractions.

Travel back on Skyrail

Glide above the World Heritage-listed rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, with stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls. Explore scenic boardwalks, enjoy lookouts over Barron Gorge, and learn about the rainforest from ranger-guided talks.

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, and a hat. Bring a light jacket for the train journey and a refillable water bottle.

What’s not allowed

Outside food and drinks are not allowed on the Scenic Railway or Skyrail. Smoking is prohibited in all transport vehicles and station areas.

Accessibility

The experience is wheelchair accessible.

Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.

Additional information

The Skyrail departs from Smithfield (Cairns) Terminal, whereas the Scenic Rail departs from Freshwater Railway Station.

Children below 14 must be accompanied by an adult on the Skyrail and Scenic Rail.

The Scenic Train takes approximately 2 hours, while the Skyrail journey takes around 1.5 hours, including stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls.

This tour includes round-trip transfers from select hotels in Cairns.

Entry to Kuranda attractions like the Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld, and Kuranda Koala Gardens is not included but can be purchased separately on arrival.

The Gold Class in the Scenic Railway includes premium seating, drinks, and snacks, but additional food options are available for purchase in Kuranda Village.

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.