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Kuranda Day Trip: Scenic Railway and Skyrail Adventure
4.8
174 Ratings
Smithfield
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
(174 Ratings)
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Deb_c
May 7, 2025
Well worth booking with Brett - Brett was upbeat, full of local knowledge, shared some cool stories and did a top commentary throughout the day with a great sense of humour.
Everyone's needs were met, including having enough leisure time in Kuranda for lunch and a look around. Easy-paced, relaxing day with amazing scenery to boot.
Stopped at Palm Cove for a drink before dropping us all off back in Port Douglas, either at your accommodation or in town.
Thank you for a memorable day out, Brett, see ya again next time we're in Port Douglas :)
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Lea_q
Apr 26, 2025
Skyrail, Kuranda & Scenic Rail from Port Douglas - Wonderful trip from start to finish! Our driver Chris and off-sided Bosun were very welcoming and entertaining along the way. Skyrail was a great experience for me as a first timer. More time in Kuranda would have been nice but we managed to see quite a bit in our 2 hours there. The return journey by train is always impressive. It’s a must do tour when you visit the area!
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Discover61266518480
Apr 25, 2025
Family adventure - The tour was amazing. We had the best time. Chris our tour guide was very informative and friendly. The train ride was awesome, beautiful scenery, but the sky rail was spectular with beautiful views. This tour is definitely a must.
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929elanaf
Apr 25, 2025
Solo traveller happy - Amazing experience! Rode the train, got lost within the markets, saw butterflies and rode the sky rail - fantastic! Highly recommend. Our driver/host, Chris, was exceptional! He is a wealth of knowledge and humour. He was organised and kept us informed, which is what a solo traveller needs to calm the nerves. Ten point to him. Highly recommend.
#freewififoreveryone
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Chelsea_e
Apr 20, 2025
Great day out - Amazing day, tour guide was lovely and very entertaining and knowledgeable. The train and skytrain was beautiful.
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Guide48818475810
Apr 11, 2025
Well cared for on a carefree tour - What a great tour - no stuffy formality or overinformative commentary. Chris (& his little mate: Bosun) was personable, professional & yet approachable and gave us each individ.attention. Great storytelling 😁 This tour was organised and catered to all age groups, leaving no fiddly formalities for us to have to navigate. And the return trip playlist had us all boogie-ing in our seats 🎶 We were returned to our accom. doorstep, with a huge smile on our faces.
I would easily recommend. Thankyou - loved it.
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Spotteddogmedia
Apr 1, 2025
Great tour - Fun-filled day taking the train to Kuranda, shopping there and retuning via the Sky Rail. Cocktails at Palm Court were a nice way to end the day. Our guide was terrific!
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Daytrip67784754882
Mar 28, 2025
A varied tour, with a twist - We were picked up on time at 10:45, by Chris, our driver, and Bosun, his dog. The transport was clean & comfortable. After a 55-minute drive, during which Chris told us a little about himself & the region, we arrived at the skyrail. The gondolas hold 6 passengers, but we managed to get one to ourselves. The ride between stops was smooth. I would recommend downloading the commentary. It is interesting & well narrated. Stop and explore each station. The views are wonderful. Upon arrival at Kuranda, Chris picked us up & took us the short distance to the main street. I would recommend finding a place to eat first, places begin closing from 2pm onwards. A visit to koala gardens is well worth it. It is the nearest you will get to seeing these beautiful creatures. There are also other interesting animals to see. Our next experience was the railway. We opted for the standard carriage. It was 100 years old and beautifully maintained. Water is provided via a cooler. There is a bathroom and air-conditioning via open windows. There was one scenic stop, Baron Falls. The train stops for 10 minutes, allowing passengers to alight & photograph the view. There are more breathtaking views as the train slowly winds its way down to Freshwater Station, where our train journey ended. Chris & Bosun were there to greet us and take orders for cocktails, for those inclined, at an additional cost. Our next stop was Palm Cove. If not drinking, there is a lovely beach to wander along. Our stop was 30 minutes and then back on the bus for Chris's disco playlist. An unforgettable trip with disco lights included. A lovely tour.
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Isabel_m
Mar 24, 2025
Fantastic day out - Today was just amazing day. I thoroughly enjoyed this day trip. Chris is a fantastic tour guide, I as left in stitches, and I can’t forget to mention Bosan, he welcomed everyone on the bus, made sure we were all behaving. He was the cherry on the cake. I highly recommend this day trip and this duo. Chris and Bosan.
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Suzanne
Apr 29, 2025
Great and not so great - Tour wise, this was 5 stars. Well organized, timely, a good itinerary. Would do it again with a different driver.
As long as no one spoke, Brett gave a lot of information on his loss of business, his loss of money, how hard it is to keep a business alive, and how bad the cyclone was both on the way up and the way down. I was hoping for some area history and a little more info on animals and things to do in the area. Unfortunately I could not ask that because any time someone asked a question they were told he just talked about that (we had two hard of hearing and it was hard to hear in the back). If someone asked a question we were told he had a schedule to speak on and to just listen. If you asked something he’d been talking about but couldn’t hear it you were made to feel dumb.
Had no one asked questions, his spiel was fine.
I also forgot something on the bus and tried to message to pick it up and got no response.
I can see how Brett could be excellent. Maybe it was just an off day. But we paid a lot of money and no one should have been made to feel dumb for asking questions and it sure made us sit there quietly.
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