Kuranda, Waterfalls, Wetlands & Lunch

Activities

• Scenic Walks
• Waterfalls
• Gondola
• Train Journey
• Cultural
• Foodie
• Local Produce

Features

• Experienced Local Driver Guide
• Luxury Coach Travel
• Cattana Wetlands Guided Walk
• Morning Refreshment
• Djabugay Cultural Guide at Barron Falls
• Tropical Lunch, Coffee and Liqueur Tasting
• Ice Cream at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery

The Tour

Cattana Wetlands

The tour begins with a guided walk through the Cattana Wetlands. Visitors explore the feather palm forest and Jabiru Lake, gaining insights into the local flora and fauna from knowledgeable guides.

Barron Falls – Din Din

Next, participants visit Barron Falls, where they engage in a cultural experience led by a Djabugay guide. This segment of the tour offers a deeper understanding of the Djabugay people and their traditions.

Skybury Coffee Plantation

Lunch is served at the Skybury Coffee Plantation, featuring coffee and papaya elements. Guests can relax and enjoy a tasting of locally grown coffee and liqueur, while taking in views of the surrounding Tablelands.

Emerald Creek Ice Creamery

A stop at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery allows guests to taste four different flavors of ice cream made on-site, providing a sweet treat during the journey.

Kuranda Scenic Railway or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Depending on the chosen option, the tour concludes with either a ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway or the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. The Kuranda Scenic Railway offers a historical journey through the rainforest, while the Skyrail provides aerial views of the World Heritage Listed Rainforest, with stops for guided tours at Red Peak and Barron Falls stations.

Tour options

• Train + Cairns Transfers from $317 Includes a ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway and transfers from Cairns. Ideal for those staying in Cairns who prefer a historical train journey through the rainforest.
• Skyrail + Cairns Transfers from $317 Features a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and transfers from Cairns. Perfect for visitors in Cairns who want an aerial view of the rainforest.
• Train + Northern Beaches Transfers from $331 Offers the Kuranda Scenic Railway experience with transfers from the Northern Beaches. Suitable for guests staying in Palm Cove or Trinity Beach.
• Skyrail + Northern Beaches Transfers from $331 Includes the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and transfers from the Northern Beaches. Ideal for those in Palm Cove or Trinity Beach seeking an aerial perspective.

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Hat and sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Camera

Meeting point

Train + Cairns Transfers

Pickup is available from accommodation or central points across Cairns, with times ranging from 8:05am to 8:57am. A self-drive option is also available.

Skyrail + Cairns Transfers

Guests are collected from accommodation or central points in Cairns, with pickups between 8:05am and 8:57am. A self-drive option is available.

Train + Northern Beaches Transfers

Pickups occur from accommodation or central points in Palm Cove from 8:30am to 8:50am, and in Trinity Beach from 9:05am to 9:10am.

Skyrail + Northern Beaches Transfers

Pickup is provided from accommodation or central points in Palm Cove between 8:30am and 8:50am, and in Trinity Beach from 9:05am to 9:10am.

Useful information

What to bring

Participants should bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a camera to capture the experience.

Food and refreshments

The tour includes a tropical lunch at Skybury Coffee Plantation, with coffee and liqueur tasting. Morning refreshments and ice cream tasting at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery are also provided.

Cultural experience

A Djabugay Aboriginal Cultural Guide enriches the visit to Barron Falls, offering insights into the Djabugay culture and participating in cultural experiences.

Tour duration

The tour lasts approximately 9.75 hours, providing a full day of exploration and cultural experiences.

Guided tours

The tour includes guided walks through Cattana Wetlands and cultural insights at Barron Falls, with experienced local driver guides and Djabugay cultural guides.

Accessibility

Enabling inclusivity to all who wish to join us in discovering the wonders of Tropical North Queensland, this tour is accessible for wheelchair users.

To ensure safe boarding on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, wheelchairs should not exceed 63cm x 95cm, and must be capable of being tilted backwards to raise front wheels on entry.

Customer reviews

• Vincent B. (5.0/5), 15-10-2022: Great service and a great trip. Was advised well in advance of maintenance on Skyrail on original booked day which allowed easy change to suit our time in FNQ.
• Lyn S. (5.0/5), 01-09-2022: Well organised tour was easy to find where we had to be picked up and bus driver was excellent even dropped us back at ship saving that extra walk would definitely recommend company to friends. Lyn Seeber
• Hilary W. (4.0/5), 27-07-2022: We all really enjoyed the day, and the \'door-to-door\' offer was great. Thank you for a great experience, from start to finish.
• Marian C. (5.0/5), 23-07-2022: Enjoyed the rail trip to Kuranda and the Skyrail back. Staff at the Skyrail were really helpful when we wanted to come back early. Coach drivers were great on transfers to and from our accommodation.
• Caryn P. (5.0/5), 12-07-2022: Great day out. The commentary on the train on the way up was good, the train and train stations were well clean and well kept and the Cable car had amazing views on the way back on a beautiful sunny winters day! Kuranda is a lovely town to wander around for a few hours. Enjoyed our day!