Kuranda Classic Tour - Train Up / Skyrail Down - 10% Discount

Starting from: $AU179.00

Tour Overview

  • Train Up & Skyrail Down with Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Train Up / Skyrail Down
  • Departure location: Cairns City only
  • Suitable for families & backpackers
  • Duration: Half or Full day (See itineraries)
  • Places visited: Kuranda Village via Train up and Skyrail down
  • Type of vehicle: Return van transport to/from both Stations
  • Lunch not included (Restaurants & Cafes available in Kuranda)

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Kuranda Classic Tour - Train Up / Skyrail Down

Kuranda is the most popular rainforest tour in Cairns, and this is because Kuranda is surrounded by the World Heritage Rainforest and Barron Gorge National Park. The rainforest is about 120 million years old.

Kuranda Village is very little and pretty and it is located 25 km northwest of Cairns or 45 minutes by car. But the best way to get to Kuranda Village is travelling by the skyrail or the train, this way travellers get to see and experience the Kuranda rainforest.

In this package customers travel up to Kuranda Village on the train and return to Cairns on the skyrail. This is the perfect combo so travellers don't miss out on anything. Pick up & drop off from hotels and accommodations are also included in the day package.

Kuranda is also famous for its market and wildlife parks located in the village. Everyday visitors can find stalls selling aboriginal arts, souvenirs, local produce and much more.The wildlife parks available in Kuranda are: Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld Kuranda, Koala Gardens and The Rainforestation. Tickets can be purchased at the parks, or organised in advance. Have a look at other Kuranda packages on our Kuranda page list.

There are many departure times available to Kuranda so customers can do a full day tour or half day tour. See all Itinerary options below.

Upgrade your experience to Diamond View Gondala for the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway:

The Diamond View Gondala provides a glass floor for an extra view of the Rainforest. Visitors will love the experience of looking straight down to the forest below but also enjoy the panoramic view around them. There are 11 Diamond View Gondolas available and each one can carry a maximum of 5 passengers departing 7 minutes apart from each other. It is a great experience.

The upgrade to Diamond View Gondala can only be organised directly with the skyrail station on the day of travel.

Upgrade your experience to Gold Class Option for the Scenic Train:

The Golden Class offers travellers VIP treatment. The Golden Class upgrade features are: Quality refreshments (including sparkling Australian wine, beer, orange juice, soft drink, ice water, mocktails, tea, coffee); appetisers; a chilled refresher towel during the journey; a dedicated host service to all guests and individual seating in a lounge-style chairs. Travellers also receive a gift pack including a Kuranda Scenic Railway badge, pen, postcard and postage.

Golden Class upgrade can be organised in advance.Please select this option at “extra activities” at the time of booking.

The prices below already include the 10% discount. Recommended to book 3 days or more in advance, if possible.

Please see below closure dates for the Skyrail and Train.

Skyrail Closure Dates:

13 - 19 May / 4 - 10 September / 25th December

Train Closure Dates:

13 - 17 May / 10 - 12 June / 6 - 8 November

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Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.

What's included in the main price

  • Return hotel coach transfer (Cairns City Only - Not Northern Beaches)
  • One way Scenic Railway to Kuranda
  • One way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway back to Cairns
  • Parks: Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala Gardens & Birdworld Kuranda
  • Golden Class
  • Diamond View Gondala
  • Casual clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat & sunscreen for sunny days
  • Umbrella for rainy days
  • Drinking water

Tour Itinerary

Itinerary 1: 2 hours free time in Kuranda (9:50am train / 1:45pm skyrail)

Time Description
08:15 Coach pick up from hotels
09:50 Kuranda Train departs Freshwater Station to Kuranda
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Kuranda Village
11:20 Train arrives in Kuranda
Free time to explore Kuranda Village
13:45 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs Kuranda to Cairns
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Cairns
15:15 Skyrail arrives at Smithfield Station
15:30 Coach transfer back to hotels

Itinerary 2: 3 hours free time in Kuranda (9:50am train / 2:45pm skyrail)

Time Description
08:15 Coach pick up from hotels
09:50 Kuranda Train departs Freshwater Station to Kuranda
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Kuranda Village
11:20 Train arrives in Kuranda
Free time to explore Kuranda Village
14:45 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs Kuranda to Cairns
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Cairns
16:15 Skyrail arrives at Smithfield Station
16:30 Coach transfer back to hotels

Itinerary 3: 4 hours free time in Kuranda (9:50am train / 3:45pm skyrail)

Time Description
08:15 Coach pick up from hotels
09:50 Kuranda Train departs Freshwater Station to Kuranda
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Kuranda Village
11:20 Train arrives in Kuranda
Free time to explore Kuranda Village
15:45 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs Kuranda to Cairns
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Cairns
17:15 Skyrail arrives at Smithfield Station
17:30 Coach transfer back to hotels

Itinerary 4: 1 hour free time in Kuranda (8:50am train / 11:30am skyrail)

Time Description
07:15 Coach pick up from hotels
08:50 Kuranda Train departs Freshwater Station to Kuranda
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Kuranda Village
10:20 Train arrives in Kuranda
Free time to explore Kuranda Village
11:30 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs Kuranda to Cairns
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Cairns
13:00 Skyrail arrives at Smithfield Station
13:10 Coach transfer back to hotels

Itinerary 5: 3 hour free time in Kuranda (8:50am train / 1:30pm skyrail)

Time Description
07:15 Coach pick up from hotels
08:50 Kuranda Train departs Freshwater Station to Kuranda
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Kuranda Village
10:20 Train arrives in Kuranda
Free time to explore Kuranda Village
13:30 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs Kuranda to Cairns
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Cairns
15:00 Skyrail arrives at Smithfield Station
15:10 Coach transfer back to hotels

Itinerary 6: 4 hour free time in Kuranda (8:50am train / 2:45pm skyrail)

Time Description
07:15 Coach pick up from hotels
08:50 Kuranda Train departs Freshwater Station to Kuranda
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Kuranda Village
10:20 Train arrives in Kuranda
Free time to explore Kuranda Village
14:45 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs Kuranda to Cairns
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Cairns
16:15 Skyrail arrives at Smithfield Station
16:30 Coach transfer back to hotels

Itinerary 7: 5 hour free time in Kuranda (8:50am train / 3:45pm skyrail)

Time Description
07:15 Coach pick up from hotels
08:50 Kuranda Train departs Freshwater Station to Kuranda
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Kuranda Village
10:20 Train arrives in Kuranda
Free time to explore Kuranda Village
15:45 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs Kuranda to Cairns
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes to Cairns
17:15 Skyrail arrives at Smithfield Station
17:30 Coach transfer back to hotels
Level of fitness: Easy and short walks.
Koala Gardens, Butterfly Sanctuary & Birdworld Kuranda tickets to be purchased at the park entrance in Kuranda.

Tour Prices

Rates & Tariffs

Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates (10% discount) Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 Action
Itinerary 1 (2 hrs free time in Kuranda) $179.00 per adult
$94.50 per child
$483.00 per family
Itinerary 2 (3 hrs free time in Kuranda) $179.00 per adult
$94.50 per child
$483.00 per family
Itinerary 3 (4 hrs free time in Kuranda) $179.00 per adult
$94.50 per child
$483.00 per family
Itinerary 4 (1 hr free time in Kuranda) $179.00 per adult
$94.50 per child
$483.00 per family
Itinerary 5 (3 hrs free time in Kuranda) $179.00 per adult
$94.50 per child
$483.00 per family
Itinerary 6 (4 hrs free time in Kuranda) $179.00 per adult
$94.50 per child
$483.00 per family
Itinerary 7 (5 hrs free time in Kuranda) $179.00 per adult
$94.50 per child
$483.00 per family
Additional Extras Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025
Golden Class Upgrade (Train) $65.00 per adult / $65.00 per child / $260.00 per family

Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Family Price: 2 Adults & 2 Children.

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Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.

Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is usually paid directly to the tour operator on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy. Some tour operators request full payment at the time of booking.

Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.

Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.

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