Highlights
- Hop onboard Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns to Kuranda
- A 37-kilometre rail journey onboard authentic vintage carriages through the Barron Gorge National Park (World Heritage-listed rainforest – The Wet Tropics)
- The track rises 327 metres above sea level with the steepest gradient being 1:50
- Travelling over 55 bridges, 98 curves & 15 hand-carved tunnels
- Visit the 'village in the rainforest' Kuranda
- Explore markets, art galleries, and other attractions in Kuranda (own expense)
- Visit Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Garden, and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
- Experience the ancient ecosystem through Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Inclusions
- One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway Cairns Station to Kuranda Station
- Transfer between Caravonica (Skyrail Terminal) and Cairns City or Northern Beaches
- Entry to Birdworld, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and Koala Gardens
- Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Audio commentary in each carriage to provide customers with historic information throughout the journey.
- Complimentary trip guide (available in 11 languages) The guide includes a map of the journey which corresponds with the onboard commentary
- Water coolers in each carriage
- Transfer Skyrail terminal to Cairns/Northern Beaches accommodation
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Departs: Operating daily with two morning departures from Cairns Railway Station at 8.30 am and 9.30 am
Returns: Afternoon departures from Kuranda Railway Station at 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm - Approx 4 pm return in Cairns
Pickups: Make your way to Cairns Railway Station. Located centrally in the city of Cairns at Cairns Central Shopping Centre
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes for exploring the Kuranda village
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses for sightseeing at Barron Falls
- Insect repellent if you intend to experience one of the many rainforest walks
- Motion sickness tablets if you usually suffer when travelling in vehicles and onboard trains