• The Kuranda Heritage Markets: aside from the huge array of local, hand-made goods for sale – from jewellery to pottery and Indigenous creations – there’s entertainment around every corner. 
• The history behind the development of the Kuranda Scenic Railway is extraordinary. Be sure to pay attention to the commentary while on board. 
• Skip the queue tickets, pre-allocated private Kuranda train carriages, and express check in Skyrail tickets. Discount vouchers for Kuranda attractions, multi language tours available  

Kuranda tour from Cairns & Northern Beaches including Kuranda Scenic Train, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and VIP Boarding Pass offering 10% discount at Birdworld, Koala Gardens, & Butterfly Sanctuary.

You’ll start your Kuranda day tour journey with a pick-up in a luxury coach from your accommodation in either Cairns or the northern beaches.

Sit back as your professional driver gives an overview of what you can expect to see and do on your Kuranda day tour.

Kuranda Scenic Train

If you have chosen to travel aboard the Kuranda Scenic Train first when booking, you’ll first arrive at Freshwater Station where you’ll board your pre-assigned carriage on the historic Kuranda train.

Winding through tunnels, across bridges, past thick rainforest, breathtaking views, and waterfalls tumbling into deep ravines, you’ll understand how lives were lost during the construction of this magnificent railway line in the late 1800s.

The informative audio commentary brings the stories of the railway to life.

The Kuranda train journey takes approximately 90 minutes, which includes a stop along the way at the Barron Falls lookout.

Kuranda Scenic Train Gold Class

Gold Class is offered on the following services:
9.55am departure from Freshwater station to Kuranda
3.30pm departure from Kuranda to Freshwater
Please Note: No Gold Class service is offered between Cairns and Freshwater Station. All customers are welcome to commence or end their journey at Cairns Station.

Gold Class inclusions:

• Dedicated attendant service
• Individual seating, lounge-style chairs
• Ambient, historical carriage décor
• Kuranda Scenic Railway gift pack including Kuranda Scenic Railway badge, pen and postcard
• Souvenir trip guide
• Stop and disembark at Din Din (Barron Falls) station, with stunning views of Din Din (Barron Falls)
• Morning or Afternoon Tea featuring a selection of Queensland and local Tablelands produce such as Gallo Dairyland Cheese, Skybury Coffee, Wondaree Macadamias, Tropical Sorbets, freshly baked muffins, quality Australian white and red wines and Great Northern Brewing Company Super Crisp Lager
• Welcome tropical mocktails served in the pavillion area, 20 minutes prior to the arrival of the train when boarding at Freshwater Station in the morning
• Welcome drinks served onboard the train, 20 minutes prior to departure, when boarding at Kuranda Station in the afternoon

Kuranda Village

Once you’ve arrived at Kuranda known as the quaint ‘Village in the Rainforest ’, you’ll have time to explore at your own leisure.

Heritage Markets – Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 3.30pm
Original Rainforest Market – Wednesday to Sunday, 9.30am – 3pm

You’ll find woodwork, handmade leather goods, pottery, glasswork, jewellery, and more.

Indulge in a sweet treat, paired with coffee made from locally roasted beans, at one of the many cafés, or put your walking shoes to use, venturing along one of the surrounding tracks; suitable for every age and fitness level.

Or perhaps you’d like to explore one of the top tourist attractions, including Birdworld, Australia’s largest Butterfly Sanctuary, and the Kuranda Koala Gardens.

Discounts are provided as part of the Kuranda VIP Boarding Pass; however, the final entry cost is at your own expense. 

Why Book This Kuranda Tour?

• Skip ticket queues with pre-allocated Kuranda train and scenic railway tickets.
• Pre-allocated carriage and seat numbers on your Kuranda Boarding Pass means all you need to do is board the Kuranda train scenic railway at the appropriate time.
• Language options available on all Kuranda Tours.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

The Skyrail Cableway station is located near the bottom of the village centre, within easy walking distance.

Once again, your pre-allocated boarding passes mean you do not need to join the line at the ticket booth; you can proceed directly to the boarding line and begin the beautiful journey across the river and rainforest canopy.

The Skyrail cable way line is 7.5kms long, taking you up over the ranges from Kuranda, over the mighty Barron River Falls and down onto the coastal plain.

It gives you amazing views and magnificent photography opportunities!

Along the way you can look forward to two rainforest interpretation centre stops, to enhance your rainforest experience.

The first is at Barron Falls, giving you a second opportunity to take photographs of these magnificent waterfalls from the opposite of travel from the view you had on the Kuranda Scenic Railway.

This is also the location of a CSIRO rainforest interpretive centre that aims to educate and entertain all who visit their centre of the sensitive environment we all need to protect for our own survival.  

Your second gondola stop is at Red Peak Station, where a free guided rainforest interpretation walk is held every 20 minutes along the 175 metre boardwalk, to help further your understanding of this fragile ecosystem.

Tour Languages Offered

• Chinese
• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Spanish

Departs From

Cairns

Destinations

Kuranda

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Does not operate Christmas Day
Adverse weather events may affect schedule and opperation
Planned maintenance events and closures are scheduled at various times throughout the year.

Duration

Varies depending on option selected

Fitness Level Required

Low

Comfortable walking shoes & clothing, insect repellent, umbrella, bottled of water, money for lunch, snacks and souvenirs & entries to Kuranda parks

• Child price applies to children aged 4 to 14
• Family price is based on 2 Adults & 2 Children