Port Douglas: Enthralling Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Historic Scenic Train Day Tour
4.8
119 Ratings
Smithfield
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - PLEASE NOTE: “Skyrail is closed for maintenance from 8 MAY 2023 - 22 MAY 2023 - Please book Kuranda Scenic Train only.”
We pick up from all hotels in Port Douglas and Palm Cove, we travel to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for an amazing Multi award winning experience over World Heritage Rainforest. Our driver guide meets you in the Kuranda village where you have free time to enjoy the markets, galleries, Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala gardens and have lunch at one of the many eateries. You then return in the bus or you can upgrade to add the Kuranda Scenic Train. We then stop at Palm Cove for half an hour where you can have a cocktail or drink (at own expense) over looking the beautiful beach, we then return back to your hotel in Port Douglas. - Kuranda Scenic Railway - Amazing views on this Scenic Rail journey one of the best in Australia.
- Kuranda Heritage Markets - enjoy wandering the arts and crafts markets
- Palm Cove Beach - sip a cocktail overlooking the palm fringed beach
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entry fees to the 3 animal parks in Kuranda
Additional Information
Embark on a small-group day tour to Kuranda from either Port Douglas or Palm Cove (Cairns excluded), with the group size capped at 20 to ensure personalised attention and engaging narration. Kickstart the trip with an historic ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Freshwater station, passing through lush rainforests. Upon reaching Kuranda, your guide will orient you to this quaint ‘Village in the rainforest’, known for its vibrant arts and crafts markets. Post a two-hour exploration of Kuranda, experience the globally acclaimed Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. This is a chance to witness an UNESCO-listed rainforest and take in breathtaking scenic vistas. Next on the agenda is a visit to the beautiful Palm Cove, where you can enjoy a beverage (self-funded) while reveliting in the scenic beach locale. The trip concludes with a return to Port Douglas between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, depending on your chosen departure slot, marking the end of a memorable journey.
- Due to the wet season and heavy rain possible from November to April Scenic train may not be operating, please check with the operator.
Location
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail Drive
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(119 Ratings)
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590stevep
Mar 13, 2024
Great day out - Fantastic tour with a great guide (Brett). Worked miracles to fit in a substitute tour following the after effects of cyclone Jasper. Train not running so added Hartleys Croc Tour instead. Thanks.
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Departure41213344264
Mar 9, 2024
Great day out - Very well organised, knowledgeable, chatty host/driver. Spectacular scenery, Kuranda much bigger than expected. Great day out.
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Andrealm8523wl
Mar 1, 2024
Great day in Karunda - We really enjoyed our tour with Brett today. This was a small tour of 18 and it really made the experience more personal. Brett was knowledgeable, funny, and kind and we made fast friends with our entire group. We were picked up from Yourkey’s Knob cruise ship terminal and Brett took care of everything. Highly recommend. If you are a cruise ship passenger, make sure to allow additional time for your tenders. We didn’t have a problem as we came over on one of the first tenders, but it still took longer than we thought. However, you shouldn’t hesitate to book, it’s great!
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Gary_u
Feb 27, 2024
Spectacular Views - The skyrail over the rain forest was spectacular. The butterfly sanctuary at Kuranda is definitely worth a visit
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Harry_f
Feb 22, 2024
Good trip despite challenges! - Really great trip eventhough the scenic railway was closed due to earlier severe flood damage.
In addition the area was experiencing power cuts intermittently during the day, affecting the sky train and the town of Kuranda.
Tour guide was excellent, great knowledge and reacted very well to power outages ensuring safety of guests and amending schedule accordingly.
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Kay_c
Feb 3, 2024
Chris was a great guide - Ran into weather which took out the rail but despite it all we had a great time. I would do it again.
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Gabrielenaa
Feb 2, 2024
Do this, you won't regret it. The rainforest looks incredible from skyrail - This was much better than I expected. We had an amazing time; the service was great, and the views from the Skyrail were beyond incredible. The waterfall was also nice but I understand we got lucky because it had a lot of water. Kuranda is a cute town. There is a Koala adventure that does not get advertised that well, it is way better than it looks. Make sure you go. I would do this tour again.
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Lyndar812
Feb 2, 2024
Fantastic trip - Absolutely brilliant company to go with. Chris our tour guide and his dog Bosun were the perfect hosts, very interesting facts that chris tells you about, he is a very knowledgeable man, we were made to feel comfortable and welcome, had plenty time in Kuranda village to look around, was a shame to train is closed due to landslides, but it didnt spoil the trip, palm cove is a beautiful area. Would use this company again if I ever come back to Australia
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Jwalker21jg
Mar 10, 2024
Rain and power outage changed our day - The sky rail had beautiful scenery! We were unable to do the the train ride because the washed out area from the heavy rains earlier. Unfortunately the power was out in Kuranda so hard to find food. I could have used more time in Kuranda because we had a hard time finding something to eat. I would have liked to shop more. Not the fault of the tour company.
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Stan_z
Feb 2, 2024
Good tour.Paths need better signs for handicapped - Great tour. The falls were spectacular. The only problem, keeping me from giving a “Five Stars,” was that the return trail from the waterfall overlook, was not marked well for handicapped. They need better signs.
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