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Kuranda Village: Full Day Tour with Army Duck Rainforest Adventure and Scenic Skyrail Journey
4.2
71 Ratings
Barron
Embark on an exciting full-day excursion to Kuranda, nestled in the World Heritage-listed rainforest. Enjoy the acclaimed Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour, led by a knowledgeable guide. Journey to Kuranda aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway and make your return via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Embark on an exciting full-day excursion to Kuranda, nestled in the World Heritage-listed rainforest. Enjoy the acclaimed Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour, led by a knowledgeable guide. Journey to Kuranda aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway and make your return via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Experience the journey to Kuranda by gliding above the rainforest in a gondola on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Includes coach transfer from Cairns city to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Smithfield Terminal.
- Kuranda Village - Relish your free time in the vibrant Kuranda village! Explore the unique rainforest…
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Experience the journey to Kuranda by gliding above the rainforest in a gondola on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Includes coach transfer from Cairns city to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Smithfield Terminal.
- Kuranda Village - Relish your free time in the vibrant Kuranda village! Explore the unique rainforest markets and visit one of the many charming cafes.
- Rainforestation Nature Park - Explore the rainforest aboard an authentic World War 2 amphibious army duck. Discover rainforest flora on land before splashing into the lake to continue your adventure. (45min) Visit the tropical fruit orchard.
- Kuranda Scenic Railway - Return to Cairns on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Travel through breathtaking rainforest, picturesque waterfalls, and alongside steep canyons. Stop at Barron Falls station to admire this magnificent waterfall. Return to your accommodation or via an air-conditioned coach.
- Barron Gorge National Park - Delight in the views of the Barron River and Barron Gorge National Park.
What's Included
- Scenic journey on the Kuranda Train
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Panoramic views from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Knowledgeable driver/guide for informative commentary
- Comfort of air-conditioned vehicles
- Unique Army Duck rainforest tour
- Scenic journey on the Kuranda Train
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Panoramic views from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Knowledgeable driver/guide for informative commentary
- Comfort of air-conditioned vehicles
- Unique Army Duck rainforest tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (Entry available at own cost $24 per adult)
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (Entry available at own cost $24 per adult)
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
4.2
(71 Ratings)
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Sylvian395
Jan 28, 2026
Eventful trip to the rainforest - Very varied, interresant day with good logistics and friendly people.Recommended for people who want to see the rainforest. Very nice bus driver
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V8811xqmikep
Jan 27, 2026
Overall a great day out! - Great day out. Both the Skyrail and the train were big highlights. The DUKW tour was made by the excellent guide, but the DUKW journey itself is a bit tame compared with what we have done before. Nevertheless, well worth doing. Kuranda village was a little disappointing. Very much a tourist town but on Mondays and Tuesdays most of the shops and market stalls are closed so be prepared for a slow lunch to fill the time on those days.
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Daniele_d
Jan 13, 2026
Great tour, well run... - Great tour, well managed and organized, complete with the best visits and activities, I recommend it 🙂👍
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Holidaymakerperth
Dec 19, 2025
A great day out! - Very good tour. Informative and friendly driver/guide.
Good value for money. We all thought it was a fabulous day out.
The only thing was it could have been a slightly longer stop so we could see the butterfly sanctuary, maybe 20 mins as we had no time to see this even walking at top speed to get there.
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Mrs
Dec 1, 2025
Brilliant! - Did this today and loved it. The organisation was superb from start to finish, with pick ups on time and friendly, informative drivers between activities. We were lucky to be able to ride the Skyrail as there were lots of thunderstorms about and they’ve had to cancel a few times this week. The views are stunning, both from the cable car and the train. The duck tour was really fun too. Definitely recommended!
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Linda_s
Jan 21, 2026
Skip the duck tour! - Loved the cable car and train. Kuranda Village was cute and the Rainteforestation stop had fun Aboriginal demonstrators but we didn’t have time to see them all because of the duck tour. Nothing to really see on the duck tour except for some tiny turtles.
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Teresa_p
Jan 21, 2026
The cable ride was... - The cable ride was fantastic. The duck boat tour was not as expected, no wildlife just plants. Train was great and enjoyed the ride and sights.
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Winny_m
Dec 31, 2025
It was good. I had a good... - It was good. I had a good time specially on the Skyrail. Overall good experience 👍. I look forward to more beautiful adventures next year.
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Amanda_c
Dec 24, 2025
A great day in the... - A great day in the rainforest. Very well organised from pickup to drop off. Loves the variety and the timings were perfect.
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Graypies
Dec 13, 2025
Go there but not for too long - Loved the army duck tour and the aboriginal experience. Frogs cafe was good but food offerings in Kuranda are pretty much average.
The markets are JUST, underwhelming and overpriced, if they are open at all. Spending 3 or more hours in Kuranda is not ideal when it is a hot day
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