Kuranda
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Shop,
Walking/Hiking,
Mountain,
Park / Garden,
Waterfall
Kuranda Reviews
We've found 97 Kuranda reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by Eileen, USA, April 2013
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
What a wonderful day! The rail trip to Kuranda was so picturesque in the old rail cars and the Skyrail return was a beautiful experience. We are so glad we visited the RainForestation and Wildlife Park and its indigenous animals, holding a koala and feeding the kangaroos and wallabies. Took a ride on an amphibious World War II Army Duck through the rainforest, and experienced Aboriginal culture.
Review by Sunshine, USA, March 2013
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
This was a wonderful tour. It was a lot of walking but worth the effort. The Skyride and the rain forest had beautiful sights of the area surrounding Kuranda. We showed our hunting skills by throwing a boomarang and a spear. We had decided that starvation would have soon set in if we were the hunters. It's harder than you think folks. The tour is diverse and every element offers something new and interesting. Be sure an take this tour when in Cairns.
Review by Mona R, February 2013
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Two very interesting places - the aboriginal "village" and Kuranda where there was not enough time to explore because we had to get the train back fairly early - a shame.
Review by Tracey K, January 2013
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour and Cruise
The trip was absolutely fantastic. A bit rushed at Kuranda having to go straight from the train to the Skyrail. But overall we would do it again.
Review by Ronald S, United Kingdom, December 2012
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
A fabulous day out. The railway trip was magic, Kuranda is a special place, the Railforestation trip was an amzing experience a capped by by the Skytrail over the canopy of the forest. Unfortunately it was raining at that point but it is a rain forest after all. Brilliant.
Review by Mona B, October 2012
Doing what: 2-Day Reef and Rainforest Package Combo: Green Island Cruise and Kuranda Day Trip
Fantastic 2 day combo and great value for money. Staff was very friendly, helpful and professional. Very well organised. We had an absolute HOOT! Especially the Army Duck ride into the tropical rain forrest, that is part of the Kuranda Trip, was great fun for us. Thank you for Everlasting memories!!
Review by Kailing L, October 2012
Doing what: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns
super awesome day trip! : totally loved the skyrail and train up! a lil too long at kuranda though! :)
Review by 50plustraveller, October 2012
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Great value trip, allowing you access to wonderful habitat and animal wildlife at Kuranda village. Highly recommended!
Review by Mary E H, August 2012
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
We took our Granddaughters from U.K. on the train up to Kuranda and down on the Skyrail. We all thought it a wonderful day out. The girls visited the Butterfly Park, and we met a friend for Lunch at the Pub. The commentary on the train was appreciated, and gave us a good understanding of the building of the Railway line. Being picked up and delivered to our accommodation was very welcome.
Review by Ben Y, August 2012
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
the best trip ever, the abro show was fantastic and there are heaps of things to do in Kuranda..beny ")
Review by Ali_Hawk, Australia, June 2012
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour and Cruise
This is a great, but busy tour. First, you travel to Kuranda via the Scenic Railway from Central Cairns station (but I think you can arrange a pick up from Freshwater Station also). As you travel up to Kuranda you are provided with an informative commentary about the history of this fascinating track, with stunning, beautiful and sometimes breath-taking views and highlights along the way. The great part about the commentary is that you will be given good notice of items of particular interest or of places where the best photos can be taken. The trip up takes around 2 hours. Kuranda is a pretty little town - but be aware that if you take this trip you will not have a lot of time in Kuranda, 1 hour maximum, then you will need to head back to the station to catch the SkyRail to continue on your tour. The SkyRail is a lovely ride - you glide along above the rainforest treetops, which is peaceful and enjoyable. First stop is Barron Falls (an awesome waterfall, so take the time to walk the short distance to each of the three lookouts), then next stop is Red Peak - you will need to change SkyRail tracks here so you encircle the station on a boardwalk to do that. SkyRail staff are very helpful for these things. At the terminal you are met and transported to your helicopter. After you pay reef tax ($20) and get a safety briefing you fly out to the Great Barrier Reef to join the vessel where you can snorkel for a couple of hours, enjoy lunch and perhaps a trip in the glass-bottomed boat before cruising for 90 mins or so back to Cairns Reef Terminal. It is a long, but very enjoyable day out.
Review by Shirl, May 2012
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
exellent tour but found they we needed more tim n kuranda found it a little rushed.
Review by George M, May 2012
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
AMAZING!!!! Especially if you have kids. Absolutely super. The train ride up was AWESOME. Kuranda was very rushed and we didn't like the sausage express way of doing the Rainforestation, but I guess you have to with so many tourists. Kuranda also shuts down as a town at 3pm, which is annoying. But the train up and the Skytrain down are AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! Our kids went crazy and wanted to go again the next day. WELL WELL WELL worth the trip, DO this one. And give Terry the bus driver our regards :-)
Review by Betty T, April 2012
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Throughly enjoyed the trip. We did not spend all of the time alloted in Kuranda, we got the skyrail at 2.30 instead of 3.30 and spent more time at the two stops on the way down.
Review by scottgator, April 2012
Doing what: Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour and Cruise
This was a fantastic day and one of our favorite tours we took while in Cairns. My only comment would be that there is NO time to shop in Kuranda because you only have a half hour to get off the train and walk through the town. The helicopter was fantastic...they took you out to the middle of the reef and landed by a snorkeling boat and we were treated as VIP's and were fed a fantastic lunch when we were finished snorkeling. The crew were so nice and helpful!!
