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Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway
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- Private
- Small group
Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway is a 7-hour wildlife and nature excursion in Cairns, booked through Viator. From $186. Starts 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and historic Kuranda Scenic Railway with personalised service in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese.
Journey above World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest on Skyrail, explore Kuranda Village's Heritage Markets and wildlife sanctuaries, and witness Barron Falls cascading through Barron Gorge National Park. Return via the 1891 Kuranda Scenic Railway, travelling through 15 hand-carved tunnels and 37 heritage bridges as your guide shares Djabugay cultural stories, Queensland railway history, and tropical ecology.
Our service includes pickup from Cairns City and Cairns Port with all Skyrail and Railway tickets included.
Please note that from 20 July, the Skyrail will be undergoing renovations; from 21 July onwards guests will be driven to Kuranda, returning by train.
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Hotel/Port pickup & drop-off from Cairns city, Northern beaches, cruise terminal or airport
- Kuranda Scenic Railway one-way ticket
- Expert local guide fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
- Genuine small group (max 10), air-conditioned vehicle
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway one-way ticket with Red Peak and Barron Falls station stops
Not included
- Lunch - your guide will recommend the best cafes in Kuranda Village
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Is it suitable for children?
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Health & fitness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
- Skyrail will be undergoing major renovations from 20 July until 18 August 2026. From this date, Skyrail will be replaced with van transfer to Kuranda Village
- On the following dates Skyrail will be undergoing scheduled maintenance.
- The tour operator will reachout with amendment to your itinerary: May 25-31 , June 1, Aug 24-25, 31, Sep 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, Dec 25
Where this excursion starts
Meeting point & pickup
Please note, the cruise port pickup is for Cairns (city) Cruise Terminal only. If you dock in Yorkey's Knob, an extra fee will apply
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
Schedule checked Oct 24
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