Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comKuranda Skyrail and Rail Tour
based on 14 reviews
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Location: Cairns, Northern Beaches and Palm Cove area
Product code: 2570KSQ
Ride the scenic Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to the lovely mountain village of Kuranda on a day trip from Cairns. After exploring Kuranda and its famous markets, you’ll return to Cairns on the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway with fantastic views along the way.
The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you on an amazing journey over the rainforest canopy. You’ll stop at Barron Falls for a visit to the CSIRO Interpretive Center, where you’ll learn about the rainforest’s amazing ecosystem, view the mighty BarronFalls and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the rainforest boardwalk.
When you arrive in Kuranda, this lovely “Village in the Rainforest” is yours to explore. Shop at the famous craft markets or visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and colorful Birdworld.
Then it’s back to Cairns via a breathtaking journey on the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway, one of the world’s most scenic train routes. The route takes you through tunnels and across bridges spanning spectacular gorges.
Your journey ends at Freshwater Station, where your coach will be waiting to take you back to your hotel after a wonderful day at Kuranda.
Barron Falls
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- December 17, 2007 (Skyrail Maintenance)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- April 7 and 28, 2008 (Skyrail Maintenance)
- May 12, 21st to 23rd and 25th to 26th, 2008 (Skyrail Maintenance)
- June 16, 2008 (Skyrail Maintenance)
- Tour returns by Kuranda Scenic Rail
- Join your coach for complimentary transfers back to your hotel
- Tour concludes at approximately 4:15pm or 5:15pm. You have the option to take the first or second train from Kuranda back to Freshwater Station. You can arrange this on the day.
- Hotel pick up point (name and address) must be advised at time of booking in the "Hotel Pick Up" field.
- Northern Beaches pick up locations: Palm Cove, Kewarra Beach and Trinity Beach only.
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 4 - 14 years
- No further discounts for other age groups apply
- Prices are per person.
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- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Coach transfer to Caravonica Lakes
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey to Kuranda
- Heritage Markets visit
- Scenic Rail journey back to Freshwater Station
- Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Lunch
- AUD$2.00 fuel levy, payable direct
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days before departure. In this case, confirmations will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- Please ensure that the hotel pick up point is entered in the "Pick Up Hotel" box.
- Scenic Rail journey back to Freshwater Station departs 2:00pm.
- Due to the massive escalation in the cost of fuel; AUD$2.00 will be payable upon commencement on your tour. It will be collected by the local tour operator on the day of travel. All passengers will be issued with a receipt confirming their payment.
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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An experience and a half. The Sky Rail was very good. If you're in Kuranda, don't miss this. The Butterfly ... Read more ›
Malcolm R, United Kingdom, August 2007
My husband and I found the tour a great pleasure to go on and we have recommended it to all our friends ... Read more ›
Gregory P, Australia, February 2008
