Day Trips

From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail, & Kuranda Rainforest Tour

Kuranda Scenic Railway train passing through lush rainforest in Cairns, Australia.

Skyrail cableway gliding over Barron Falls rainforest in Kuranda, Queensland.

Kuranda rainforest Army Duck tour vehicle on a scenic trail, Queensland.

Visitor holding a koala at Kuranda Wildlife Park, Australia, with lush greenery in the background.

Experience the best of Kuranda with a Scenic Railway journey, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride, and a visit to Rainforestation Nature Park—all with seamless transfers from Cairns.

Highlights

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, traveling through hand-carved tunnels, mountain bridges, and lush rainforest with views of Barron Falls and Stoney Creek.
Glide above the rainforest on Skyrail, stopping at Red Peak and Barron Falls for boardwalk walks, scenic lookouts, and ranger-guided talks.
Explore Rainforestation Nature Park, where you’ll see native Australian wildlife, and ride an amphibious Army Duck through the rainforest.
Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch at Rainforestation Nature Park.
Did you know? The Koala and Wildlife Park is home to the Southern Cassowary, the world’s most dangerous bird.

Inclusions

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket
Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket
Round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns
Expert driver
Free time in Kuranda Village
Entry to Rainforestation Nature Park
Army Duck tour
Koala & Wildlife Park
Dreamtime Walk & Pamagirri dance performance
BBQ Lunch (as per option selected)
Kuranda Boarding Pass with attraction discounts

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Itinerary

Scenic railway journey through the rainforest

Begin your day with a hotel pickup from Cairns, followed by a heritage train ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Travel through 15 hand-carved tunnels and 37 bridges, passing Stoney Creek Falls and Barron Gorge as you make your way to Kuranda.

Explore Kuranda Village

Upon arrival, enjoy free time in Kuranda Village, where you can browse local markets, cafés, and optional wildlife attractions.

Rainforestation Nature Park & Skyrail return

Head to the Rainforestation Nature Park, where you’ll get a closer look at native wildlife in the Koala & Wildlife Park, experience the Pamagirri Aboriginal dance and Dreamtime walk, and ride an Army Duck through the rainforest for a unique land-and-water tour. Then, hop on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding over the rainforest canopy with stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls before descending back to Cairns.

Know before you go

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, and a hat. A light jacket is recommended for the train journey.

What’s not allowed

Outside food and drinks are not permitted on the train or Skyrail. Smoking is prohibited in all transport vehicles and station areas.

Accessibility

The experience is wheelchair accessible.
Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.

Additional information

Rainforestation activities are included, but entry to Birdworld, the Butterfly Sanctuary, and Kuranda Koala Gardens is not included and can be purchased separately.
This tour includes round-trip transfers from select hotels in Cairns.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.