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Kuranda Rainforest Tour: Wildlife, Culture, and Scenic Rail
4.7
565 Ratings
Barron
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.
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 - Ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through the mountains and the rainforest to Kuranda Village.
- Barron Falls - Hop off the Kuranda Scenic Rail and enjoy breathtaking views of the Barron Falls before continuing to Kuranda
- Kuranda - Enjoy a coach transfer to Kuranda village where you…
- Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station - Ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through the mountains and the rainforest to Kuranda Village.
- Barron Falls - Hop off the Kuranda Scenic Rail and enjoy breathtaking views of the Barron Falls before continuing to Kuranda
- Kuranda - Enjoy a coach transfer to Kuranda village where you can browse the famous Kuranda markets and shops, which offer a range of local goods and souveniers.m
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary - Explore the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, with over 1500 butterflies fluttering freely around you. Visit the Breeding Laboratory and learn about the life cycle of the butterfly.
- Rainforestation Nature Park - Enjoy a visit to the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park, where you can
Rainforestation includes:
BBQ Buffet Lunch
Army Duck Rainforest Tour- Take a tour on a historic World War II Army Duck over land and through water. The friendly and informative Duck Captains will identify and explain the flora and fauna of some of the world’s oldest rainforest.
Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience- learn about the world’s oldest surviving culture. Watch the Pamagirri Dancers perform in the rainforest amphitheatre. Enjoy the Dreamtime Walk and learn how to throw a boomerang. Watch a spear throwing and didgeridoo presentation.
Koala & Wildlife Park- Get up close to a number of iconic Australian animals including wombats, snakes, dingoes and the endangered Cassowary and Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo. Join a guided tour or browse at your own leisure.
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Travel on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over pristine rainforest, with the canopy just metres beneath you. Stop at the Barron Falls and Red Peak stations and enjoy stunning views of the Rainforest and Barron Falls from the new The Edge lookout.
What's Included
- Amphibious WWII Army Duck ride
- Koala and Wildlife Park
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
- Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
- Lunch
- Driver
- 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
- 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
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(565 Ratings)
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Shanna_u
Sep 24, 2025
Great day - Kuranda village was a bit rushed, but pickup and drop off was seamless and there were close options for meeting points which were close to my hotel. I enjoyed the variety of excursions throughout the day.
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Brina333
Sep 24, 2025
Perfectly paced for a jammed packed day - It was a perfectly paced tour for a jammed packed day. The tour gave us maps and times so it was very easy to know how long to stay at each activity. It was incredible seeing the rainforest, petting kangaroos, experiencing the culture, and seeing all of the butterflies. Highly recommend
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Elizabeth_l
Sep 22, 2025
Well organized and fun. ... - Well organized and fun. A lot of activities packed into one day, so you get your money’s worth. There is no guide to stay with you throughout the trip. You get various drivers including hotel pickup and a schedule of where and when to go to the activities. BBQ lunch food was just okay. The
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Renee_m
Sep 22, 2025
Great day out - Great family day out. Learn about the history of the area and the local culture.
A fantastic day that the whole family enjoyed!
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Cheryl
Sep 21, 2025
Amazing day out! - A fun day out! We took the scenic train to kuranda. The views are amazing and lucky for us, due to the rain a couple fo days ago (or so) we had a nice view of the barron falls.
We went to the butterfly sanctuary which was alright but nothing too special.
I enjoyed the Aboriginal dance, and the talk about the Aboriginal culture and how to use a boomerang.
We briefly went to the wildlife park after that, it was small, but still a good sight to see. Especially loved seeing the saltie, Jack (the ripper), he is MASSIVE!
We finished the day with the skyrail. Spectacular views.
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Vanessa_a
Sep 17, 2025
So much packed in one... - So much packed in one day, you defn get your money's worth. Overall very well organized and the tour guides throughout were great. It was a little confusing when you first get off the train in Kuranda as they didnt really explain that you were essentially on your own until the bus arrives to the butterfly exhibit. That said, I skipped the butterfly exhibit and went to bird world instead (extra fees). Just have to be sure to be back at the butterfly entrance in time to catch the bus up to the rainforeststation, but seeing and hand feeding the birds was so much better. Also you need to make a reservation at the gift shop as soon as you arrive to the rainforestation if you want to get a photo holding a koala...this special experience is not included or really discussed during the tour and is easily missed out on.
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Lisa_p
Sep 16, 2025
Must go and see!! - What a fun experience! The train ride was so exciting! We loved going to the rainforest station! We do wish we were given more time to walk through the shops in the village! There looked like a lot of unique items. The skyrail back was absolutely breath taking!
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790charmainep
Sep 15, 2025
A must do for everyone - Highly recommend going up to Kuranda on the train and come back on the skyrail. The train is a couple of hours of pure relaxing enjoyment and the skyrail is great. You have to stop at the Falls so on the skyrail as the views are great
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Sabine1705
Sep 13, 2025
A must-do experience in Cairns! - A must-do experience when in Cairns. We took the scenic train ride up to Kuranda and the Skyrail down. Our young girls (2 and 6) and still talking about the Skyrail - it was the best experience for them (and us). Absolutely amazing views over the rainforest, rivers, waterfalls and Cairns.
The train was very relaxing, though the girls got a bit restless (2 hour drive). We were under the impression that you could buy snacks/coffee on the train, however was told (on board) that this was not an option. I would recommend to bring heaps of little snacks if you travel with kids. There was free water on board.
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Nancy_v
Sep 16, 2025
Moderate - Train and skyrail is nice. The amphibian ride was nothing on. And the butterflies are nice to see, but not special. The village is funny, but you don't have time for that if you have booked all inn.
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