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Kuranda Day Trip: Scenic Railway and Skyrail Adventure
4.8
191 Ratings
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Experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway on a small-group tour from Port Douglas or Palm Cove. Discover vibrant markets and breathtaking views.
Experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway on a small-group tour from Port Douglas or Palm Cove. Discover vibrant markets and breathtaking views.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Guests are picked up from all hotels in Port Douglas and Palm Cove and taken to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for an incredible, multi-award-winning journey over the World Heritage Rainforest. The driver guide will meet you in Kuranda village, where you can explore the markets, galleries, Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala…
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Guests are picked up from all hotels in Port Douglas and Palm Cove and taken to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for an incredible, multi-award-winning journey over the World Heritage Rainforest. The driver guide will meet you in Kuranda village, where you can explore the markets, galleries, Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala Gardens, and enjoy lunch at one of the many dining options. You can return by bus or choose to upgrade to the Kuranda Scenic Train. A stop at Palm Cove for half an hour allows you to enjoy a cocktail or drink (at your own expense) while admiring the stunning beach, before returning to your hotel in Port Douglas.
- Kuranda Scenic Railway - Experience breathtaking views of the Coral Sea, pass by waterfalls, and travel through tunnels on this historic scenic train.
- Kuranda Heritage Markets - Delight in exploring the arts and crafts markets.
- Palm Cove Beach - Take a leisurely beach walk or enjoy a cocktail while 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
- 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
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entry fees to the 3 animal parks in Kuranda
Additional Information
Starting from either Port Douglas or Palm Cove (excluding Cairns), embark on an intimate Kuranda day tour, with a maximum of 20 participants for a more personalized and engaging experience. Journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, which meanders through lush rainforests to reach Kuranda. Upon arrival, guests are met and transferred to the…
Starting from either Port Douglas or Palm Cove (excluding Cairns), embark on an intimate Kuranda day tour, with a maximum of 20 participants for a more personalized and engaging experience. Journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, which meanders through lush rainforests to reach Kuranda. Upon arrival, guests are met and transferred to the village, where a guide will introduce them to the renowned markets and vibrant arts scene. After two hours of exploration, guests are collected in Kuranda and assisted onto the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, offering stunning views. Conclude the day with a stop in Palm Cove for a relaxing drink (at your own expense) before returning to Port Douglas between 5:30 and 6:30 pm.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(191 Ratings)
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Cpb742nj
Jul 17, 2025
The most amazing views! - Absolutely amazing day! Chris B was our guide and he was great! Informative and funny. He made sure everyone was taken care of. We did the train up which is slower than expected but perfect so you can see all of the amazing sights. It held my kids interest no problem. The village at the top was vibrant and fun. Great food and shops. Bird World was worth it! So cool to see so many beautiful birds so close. The Cable ride down was breathtaking. I could have stayed up there forever!
I’d say my only wish for this tour was that we had more time in the village. It was tight to eat and do an activity. It left very little time to see the shops. So, if you can fill up earlier and not waste time with food, that would be my recommendation.
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Robyn
Jul 16, 2025
Our driver for this trip was Chris, he took us on a fun adventure, he made the trip and we even had a disco sing along - Amazing! This trip was made amazing because of Brett’s Touring, will definitely use them again. Would recommend them to everyone.
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Gail_j
Jul 16, 2025
What a fantastic day!... - What a fantastic day! Chris was such a great guide. The right amount of information and he also gave us time just to relax and take in the gorgeous scenery. The day was thought out well and he really went above and beyond to make sure we were all well taken care of. Would highly recommended.
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Peterb748
Jul 11, 2025
A great overview of the area - The perfect balance of scenery and character as we enjoyed the trip. The service was great and we appreciated teh commentary as well as the hints and suggestions - well done.
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Vacationer293579
Jun 18, 2025
GREAT SERVICE - AMAZING TOUR - We booked the Skyrail, Kuranda & Scenic Train Tour from Port Douglas with Brett’s Kuranda Day Tours. We had an amazing day. Chris (with his little furry buddy Bosun) was professional, knowledgeable, friendly & funny. He gave clear instructions on where to meet for the various pickups during the day which meant that the day went very smoothly. The Skyrail gondola over the rainforest was an absolute highlight.
We would highly recommend this tour. Thanks, Kuranda Day Tours for an unforgettable experience. We absolutely loved it !! Fiona & Mark VH
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Karen_g
Jun 14, 2025
Thank you Chris, for an... - Thank you Chris, for an awesome day! We recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Bosun was the best co host, and the tunes onboard were outstanding!
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Jilliene
Jun 12, 2025
A good tour to go with. - Brett's Kuranda Day Tour provided us with a friendly, personal service. Chris was a good driver and tour leader and good fun. The Skyrail have great views over the rainforest. Unfortunately it was quite noisy on the train ride down as the train's brakes were pretty much constantly being applied. I'd recommend going up on the train instead of down.
The drinks stop at Palm Cove was pleasant and Chris leading carpool karaoke in the trip home was great fun. Thanks for a most enjoyable day.
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Irene_b
Jun 11, 2025
Irene & Gary's Adventure 1 - This was an easy tour, we had wonderful views from the sky rail and the train with a great tour guide
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Lynne_w
Jul 21, 2025
Our guide Andrea who is... - Our guide Andrea who is the owner was fantastic and very informative
The train ride was amazing. However we stopped in the village Kuranda for 90 mins and it’s an awful place! The food choices were disappointing and we honesty didn’t expect that our tour would include a 90 minute stop in this village. But everything else was great
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John
Jun 10, 2025
Overpriced with this package. You can book the skyrail and scenic railway together for approximately $140 - This tour is overpriced given the combined cost of the skyrail and scenic railway when purchased individually. The tour also goes to Palm Cove and the driver blasted music from his playlist from Palm Cove to Port Douglas
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