Kuranda, Skyrail & Scenic Rail

Board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a journey to Kuranda. Be amazed as you soar over rainforest in a cable car, gliding silently over the canopy, enjoying two stops along the way, before returning on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

In the morning, a driver will collect you from your hotel, check you into the tour, and issue you with a Kuranda Boarding Pass. This includes a detailed itinerary with timings, as well as your Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail tickets, allowing you to proceed straight to the boarding area. Your day begins with the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail journey to Kuranda. Once aboard, enjoy this historical journey to Kuranda, enjoying breathtaking views across the cane fields of Cairns, to the tropical rainforest of Kuranda.

There are two stops along the way to disembark and explore. Once you arrive in Kuranda, you'll have time to explore this unique village. The Heritage Markets operate 7 days a week and are full of colourful and interesting arts and crafts. While at this stop, you might also like to visit Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, or Kuranda Koala Gardens [at your own expense]. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants to purchase food. You can also use the discounted entry on your Kuranda Boarding Pass for some of the popular attractions!

At the scheduled time, make your way directly to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway boarding line – there is no need to queue as your tickets are already on your Boarding Pass. Once aboard, be amazed as you journey over and through World Heritage protected Rainforest. Your Boarding Pass is your ticket for this iconic rainforest experience that includes time at both Red Peak and Barron Falls stations, both with spectacular lookouts. Or visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre. Complimentary guided boardwalk tours are offered throughout the day at Red Peak Station. After arriving at the Smithfield Skyrail, make yourself known to the tour's hostess who will direct you to your coach for the transfer to your accommodation.

Tour Itinerary

• 7.00 am hotel pick-up
• Kuranda Scenic Rail
• 2.5 hours of free time in Kuranda
• Heritage Markets
• 1.45 pm Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
• 3.15 pm Return transfer departs

Check out the Gold Class option where you will be spoiled with dedicated hosts, lounge chairs, and quality refreshments.

How much does it cost?

• From AUD $175, for the standard eight hour tour.

What's included?

• Enjoy this historical rail journey to Kuranda
• Visit and shop at the Heritage Markets
• Soar over an iconic rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway
• Return transfers from Cairns

Considerations for those with mobility needs

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• The Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tours ex Cairns are suitable for passengers in a wheelchair.
• There is access to all areas of the Skyrail experience with wheelchair ramps. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway can be slowed or stopped to allow for easy, stress-free access onto and off the Skyrail gondolas, with assistance from a friendly Skyrail operator. There are size guidelines; wheelchairs cannot exceed 630mm in width and 950mm in length and must be capable of being tilted backwards (raising the front wheels) to enable loading onto gondola.
• For people with disabilities, who may have difficulties using the stairs or negotiating the gap between the train and the platform, we recommend using the accessible carriage where assistance with boarding will be provided. This accessible carriage is available on every Kuranda Scenic Rail service. Platform heights, station facilities and access vary, and we recommend you review relevant station information in the PDF below.
• Wheelchair accessible restrooms throughout the entire experience.

• Wheelchair access is available on bus transfers (wheelchairs cannot be carried separately on the bus transfer service, but please advise if you require this service and alternative arrangements will be made at the time of booking).
• Advanced notice is required if someone is in a wheelchair so that the provider’s own wheelchair accessible vehicle or a wheelchair taxi can be allocated.
• Once guests arrive in Kuranda, they will need to make their own way into Kuranda Village which is approximately 700m and up a small incline
• Skyrail can provide complimentary use of a wheelchair, subject to availability.

Here is a map of the immediate area

This shows the location, together with selected accessible and partially accessible places nearby, if they appear on WheelEasy’s map.

FAQs

Where are the pick up and drop off locations?

• Hotel pick up and drop off in Cairns only.

What's the minimum age?

• Child rate for 4-14 years old. Children 3 years & under travel free.