Kuranda Day Tour | Skyrail | Kuranda Train | Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Kuranda Day Tour | Skyrail | Kuranda Train | Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Your coach pick-up will take you to your first destination: Tjapukai Cultural Park.

Filled with a range of interactive experiences, you’ll be immersed in an exploration of the world’s oldest living culture.

You have the option of lunch at Tjapukai, or spending an extra 30 minutes in Kuranda where you can grab a delicious bite to eat at one of the many cafés and restaurants.

After Tjapukai you’ll head to the nearby Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Terminal.

Silently gliding over rainforest canopy in your gondola you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Coral Sea, Barron River, and tropical landscape.

Once at the quaint Kuranda Village, explore at your own leisure.

The daily Heritage Markets are a nod to the ingrained arts culture of Kuranda and a must-do and it's the place you’ll find woodwork, handmade leather goods, jewellery, and more.

Venture along one of the surrounding tracks, or explore one of the top tourist attractions such as Kuranda Koala Gardens.

Your return-leg home aboard the Kuranda train will depart at 3.30pm.

Winding through tunnels, past thick rainforest, and waterfalls tumbling into deep ravines, you’ll understand how lives were lost during its construction in the late 1800s.

Once at Freshwater Station you’ll be transferred back to your accommodation. 

Travel to Tjapukai

After a coach pick-up from your accommodation, you’ll be taken to your first destination: Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

The exact time of collection depends on if you’re staying in Cairns or the Northern Beaches but you can expect an approximate pick-up time of 8.15am or 8.30am respectively.

An Ancient Culture

Filled with a range of interactive experiences, including the latest holographic technology, prepare to be immersed in an exploration of the world’s oldest living culture at Tjapukai.

You’ll wander through the ‘History and Heroes’ exhibition, a homage to Indigenous heroes past and present; you’ll learn about the intricacies of playing the didgeridoo; you’ll witness hunting demonstrations and learn about tribal law; you’ll discover all there is to know about bushfoods and their medicinal qualities.

And you’ll even have a chance to throw a returning boomerang.

Lunch at Tjapukai

If you’ve opted to have lunch at Tjapukai’s Flame Tree restaurant (Option 7KRST) you’ll feast on a buffet of native tastes and fresh salads before heading to the nearby Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Terminal for a 12.45pm arrival.

This lunch option means you’ll have slightly less time in Kuranda, but 1.5 hours it’s still a good stint to soak up the village atmosphere and see the sights.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

If you haven’t opted for lunch at Tjapukai, you’ll arrive at the Skyrail Terminal to board your gondola at around midday. Silently gliding over rainforest canopy you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Coral Sea, Barron River, and tropical landscape.

Along the way, you’ll alight at two rainforest stations. The first is Red Peak Station, where you can join the complimentary ranger-guided tour, and the second is Barron Falls Station.

Here you’ll have access to the CSIRO Rainforest Interpretation Centre.

The Village in the Rainforest

Once you’ve arrived at the quaint ‘Village in the Rainforest’, you’ll have two hours to explore at your own leisure (or 1.5 hours if you’ve had lunch at Tjapukai).

Kuranda’s thriving café and restaurant scene means you’ll have a healthy pick of places to dine for lunch. Grab a spot on the verandah of Frog’s restaurant and watch the water dragons scampering in the forest.      

There’s plenty to see and do in Kuranda, including the daily Heritage Markets, which are a nod to the village’s ingrained arts culture and a must-do.

You’ll find woodwork, handmade leather goods, pottery, jewellery, and more. The range of walking paths means there’s a track suitable for every age or fitness level.

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

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

Kuranda Train

For your return leg home make sure you’re at the Kuranda train station 15 minutes prior to the 3.30pm departure. 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 historic railway to life.

The journey will take approximately 90 minutes, which includes a stop along the way at the Barron Falls lookout.

When sugar cane fields start to dominate the view, you know you’re nearing Freshwater Station where your coach transfer will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation.

Why Book This Kuranda Tour?

• Skip ticket queues with pre-allocated Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Train Scenic Railway tickets.
• Pre-allocated carriage and seat numbers on your Kuranda Boarding Pass means all you need to do is board the Kuranda Scenic Railway at the appropriate time.
• Express check-in at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway means all you need to do is simply queue to board at the allocated time.
• With more than 20 years’ experience in touring the region, you know your travel needs will be well catered for.
• You’ll travel in air-conditioned comfort.
• You’ll travel with trained and experienced local guides.
• You’ll be travelling with an operator that has a highly active role in the promotion of sustainable tourism in Tropical North Queensland.