Kuranda Scenic Tour: Rainforest Railway Adventure

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 - Important Notice: Skyrail Cableway will be closed from May 25 to June 3, and from July 20 to August 18. Please book the train only during these dates.
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway - Experience breathtaking views of the Coral Sea, pass by waterfalls, and travel through tunnels on this historic scenic train journey.
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What's Included
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket
  • Air-conditioned minivan transport
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Port Douglas & Northern Beaches)
What's Not Included
  • Entry fees to Kuranda Koala Gardens
  • Entry fees to Bird World
  • Entry fees to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Important Notice: The Skyrail Cableway will be closed from May 25 to June 3, and from July 20 to August 18. During these dates, please book the train only.
Departing from either Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns), guests can enjoy a small-group Kuranda day tour, limited to 20 participants for a more personal and engaging experience. Travel on the…

Location
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail Drive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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684riccim
Jun 6, 2026
Rain Forest and Animal Experiences Galore - We had an absolutely wonderful day! Do not miss this experience - it is absolutely amazing. The Bird and Butterfly Sanctuaries were fantastic but our favourite was the Koala House where we got photographs with Harry the Python. The gondola trip down with Diamond View (glass floor) is not to be missed!
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Jonh2602
May 29, 2026
A great day trip to the rainforest - It’s a full day so make sure you have enough water and food to last. An early on time pick up from our hotel took us to Cairns where we embarked on the wonderful scenic train journey up to Kuranda. The village has plenty to see, shops, restaurants, and we had breakfast in the hippy market area which was very colourful and interesting. There’s a nice stop on the way to see Barron Gorge and the epic waterfalls. Our guide looked after us all day and made sure we were where we needed to be. The skyrail above the forest canopy was fantastic and the views spectacular. On the way back there was another stop for pizza and drinks but we could have done without this as we were pretty tired. All in all, a must do but be prepared for the long journeys.
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Tlcj07
May 21, 2026
Highly recommend - Chris was our guide and he was amazing!! Very informative with a nice touch of humour along with his little sidekick Bosun who provided a canine distraction. Can highly recommend this tour!!
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Gavinjpt
May 18, 2026
Highly recommended - Great day out with a lot of activities
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Callie_h
May 9, 2026
Amazing tour! - Was a really great trip with beautiful views. The tour guide Pete was amazing and made this trip fun and stress free!
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Dave-deb-h
May 7, 2026
Great - Great way to see the Daintree rain forest.
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Lisa
May 4, 2026
Incredible Day! - The Skyrail views were breathtaking and the Scenic Railway was a beautiful finish. We unknowingly got upgraded to a gold pass on the train - more room, wine, and a nice way to get to know other Aussie passengers. Chris was friendly, knowledgeable, and perfectly organized. He also had a really fun way to end the day (I wont spoil it). My husband’s not easily impressed and this was one of his favorite tours in Australia.
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Taketime2travel30120
Apr 24, 2026
Kuranda Scenic Railway - A Beautiful Tour Experience - As a travel agency with over 50 advisors, we work with tour companies all over the world—and Kurand truly stood out. Everything was well organized, thoughtfully paced, and easy for our group to enjoy. Our guide, Chris, was a hoot and kept everyone engaged throughout the day. When you do what we do, you recognize when something is done right—and this was one of those experiences. We would absolutely recommend them and look forward to working with them again.
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Happytravelsfromuk
May 2, 2026
Well organised day trip - We really enjoyed this trip and our guide was friendly and informative and the day ran extremely smoothly . We really liked the downloadable app which actrd as a local
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Robert_t
May 1, 2026
Sky rail and train was... - Sky rail and train was nice trip, but what it is $250.00 is a bit expensive, somewhere between $ 150.00-$ 175.00 would more reasonable
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From $176
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).