Kuranda Rainforest Tour: Wildlife, Culture, and Scenic Rail

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, lunch, the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station - Experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway, which meanders through the mountains and rainforest to reach Kuranda Village.
  • Barron Falls - Disembark from the Kuranda Scenic Rail to take in the stunning views of Barron Falls before proceeding to Kuranda.
  • Kuranda - Take a coach transfer to Kuranda…
What's Included
  • Amphibious WWII Army Duck ride
  • Koala and Wildlife Park
  • Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
  • Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
  • Lunch
  • Driver
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Additional activities
Additional Information
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Order of Itinerary subject to change
Location
Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station
Freshwater Train Station - Please be waiting in Bus Bay#11 (the bus bays are at the end of the train station)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_d
Feb 27, 2026
Must book trip. - The most incredible day. The tour was well organised, structured and managed from the off. Staff were so friendly. Materials provided were excellent. The train and skyrail were breath taking. The wildlife park is a must see. It’s a must book for a trip to cairns.
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Suzanne_k
Feb 17, 2026
Great experience - highly recommend - Great day out and well worth the money. The whole day was amazingly organised and we thoroughly enjoyed everything. From the train arr the beginning, to Kuranda village (could of done with longer here), the butterfly sanctuary then onto the raiinforestation - which was the best! Wildlife park, great lunch bbq, aboriginal experience - almost caught the boomerang too, the duck boat and then the sky rail down. Both myself and my partner lived the whole day. The coach driver was really lovely too, told us numerous tales and facts about Cairns.
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Steve_s
Feb 9, 2026
Great experience, lots of... - Great experience, lots of beautiful natural things to see on train and sky car! Very enjoyable day and active!
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Weluv2travel00
Feb 8, 2026
Awesome Snorkeling Trip - Best snorkeling I have ever done . The snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef was spectacular. We snorkeled in 3 areas of the reef. The marine biologist on board gave a very interesting presentation. Lunch & snacks were yummy. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Sylvie_d
Jan 31, 2026
A fantastic day! - Full day consisting of different activities. The train ride is very nice and not too long (90 min) and the visit to Kuranda is friendly (including the butterfly sanctuary). Then all the activities in Rainforeststation are interesting (including the amphibian vehicle). The Skyrail completes the day perfectly. Just a WOW!
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P5206ufgarym
Jan 28, 2026
Australia Road trip - A great place to spend the day . Nice trip up the skyrail spend several hrs at the top then come back on the train. Views are amazing ,no rush take your time..
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Deborah_q
Jan 24, 2026
Fun Times - The train is not air conditioned so wear comfortable clothes. Great variety of entertainment. Great day!
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Shaun_j
Jan 24, 2026
Fantastic day - This is one of the best trips I’ve done so much included from the moment Dom are driver picked us up until we met the other guide Nick Fantastic trip the army duck guys amazing as well as everything else Truly memorable
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Angela
Jan 20, 2026
Amazing views - The skyrail up to Kuranda is a great experience and provides amazing views. Barron Falls were majestic. The markets had some great shops, lovely art and clothing. It was a hot day which is to be expected in January. It did make the trip down on the scenic railway a little challenging, there was little air flow. So be prepared for this if travelling in the summer.
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Lee_b
Feb 17, 2026
Some gems but a lot of Rubbish - This tour I found was alright, The scenic railway was good however you do not get to pick your seats on the train which wasn't fair as we was placed in the middle so was unable to see sites out the window due to people in the way, Had to get up and go between cars which I found annoying, I would properly skip the butterfly attraction as this is underwhelming and ment to be guided. When In the wildlife park they do not include the koala picture which you have to break itinerary to do, They also dont tell you that there is limited places for this too. I think this would be better to include this on the tour, The aquaducks were abit meh too as we thought this would be in wild waters but wasn't just in a dam water. Skyrail we were unable to do as the weather turned however was refunded this part but we had to contact them for this. I felt this tour could of been better, However I did enjoy some of it like the aboriginal experience, If it wasn't for this I'd of gave it a 2 star.
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From $232
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).