Grand Kuranda | Train Up Skyrail Down

Activities

• Wildlife
• Gondola
• Train Journey
• Cultural
• Transfers
• Lunch
• Sightseeing

Features

• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
• Kuranda Scenic Railway
• Army Duck rainforest tour
• Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
• Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
• Koala and Wildlife Park
• Lunch
• Hotel transfers

The Tour

Transfers

Guests are picked up from their accommodation in Cairns, Palm Cove, or Port Douglas. The drive offers scenic views, especially from Port Douglas along the coastal route.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

The tour begins with the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, where guests glide above the rainforest canopy, taking in views of the Wet Tropics World Heritage area.

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Next, visitors board the Kuranda Scenic Railway. This historic train journey takes them through tunnels and over bridges, providing views of the surrounding mountains as it descends.

Rainforestation Nature Park

At Rainforestation Nature Park, the Army Duck tour offers a unique way to explore the rainforest in a WWII-era amphibious vehicle. The Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience follows, featuring traditional dance performances and cultural insights.

Koala and Wildlife Park

Guests visit the Koala and Wildlife Park, where they can meet native animals like koalas, kangaroos, and crocodiles.

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

The tour concludes with a visit to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the largest butterfly aviary in the Southern Hemisphere, where guests can observe a variety of butterfly species.

Tour options

• Cairns Transfers from $329 This option includes hotel transfers from Cairns, making it ideal for guests staying in the city. Enjoy the full Kuranda experience with all major attractions and a BBQ lunch.
• Palm Cove Transfers from $379 Includes hotel transfers from Palm Cove, perfect for those staying in this area. Experience the highlights of Kuranda, including the Skyrail and Scenic Railway, with a BBQ lunch.
• Port Douglas Transfers from $399 Features hotel transfers from Port Douglas, offering a scenic coastal drive to Cairns. Enjoy a full day of activities in Kuranda, with a BBQ lunch included.

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Hat and sunglasses
• Water bottle
• Light rain jacket

Meeting point

Cairns Transfers

You will be picked up from accommodation or central points across the Cairns area. Pickup times range from 6:40am to 8:30am. Please be ready a few minutes before your scheduled time. The tour departs at 8:00am.

Palm Cove Transfers

Pickup is available from accommodation or central points in Palm Cove and Port Douglas. In Palm Cove, pickups occur between 8:45am and 8:55am, while in Port Douglas, they are from 7:40am to 8:15am. Be at your pickup point a few minutes early. The tour departs at 8:00am.

Port Douglas Transfers

Guests are collected from accommodation or central points in Port Douglas and Palm Cove. Pickup times are from 7:40am to 8:15am in Port Douglas and from 8:45am to 8:55am in Palm Cove. Ensure you are ready a few minutes before your scheduled time. The tour departs at 7:00am.

Useful information

Tour duration

The tour duration varies depending on the pickup location. From Cairns, it lasts approximately 8 hours. From Palm Cove, the duration is also around 8 hours, while from Port Douglas, it extends to about 10 hours.

What to bring

Participants should bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, sunglasses, a water bottle, and a light rain jacket.

Lunch

A BBQ lunch is included in the tour, providing a meal option during the day's activities.

Wildlife encounters

Guests have the opportunity to meet koalas, kangaroos, and other native animals at the Koala and Wildlife Park.

Butterfly sanctuary

The tour includes a visit to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the largest butterfly aviary in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accessibility

This tour involves activities like the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway, which may require assistance due to steps or short walks. Please note that the tour is not wheelchair accessible. We recommend contacting us before booking to discuss your specific needs.

Customer reviews

• Ellen Martens (4.5/5), 20-07-2026: Really nice tour. You get to see a lot in one day. Scenic views. The ranger tour at the first skyrail stop gives you a lot of extra information regarding the rainforest.
• Carol M. (5.0/5), 29-11-2023: Awesome excursion. highly recommend it. kuranda is a very quaint village. loved it and the people are very warm and friendly.
• Debra G. (5.0/5), 18-08-2023: Rod, the bus driver was fantastic. All activities were excellent. Thank you.
• Zoe E. (5.0/5), 20-12-2019: Excellent trip, had everything covered and take care of so made for an easy day!
• Jeff Irons, 27-01-2016: Definitely a must do when visiting cairns. We will be back and recommending to all our friends & family.