Skyrail Up, Train Down + Cairns Transfers
- Places: Cairns, Kuranda
- Departs from: Cairns
- Region: Tropical North Queensland, Queensland
- Duration: 8 hours
- Price: From $210 per person (AUD)
- Operator: Kuranda Packages
- Accessibility: Accessible with assistance
- Payment: Book now, pay later available: no payment today, card charged 3 days before the tour. Departures within 5 days are pay now only.
- Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Start your day with a hotel pick‑up from Cairns accommodation before travelling to Smithfield Terminal to board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Glide above the rainforest canopy with opportunities to stop at Red Peak and Barron Falls for boardwalks and scenic lookouts.
At the top, enjoy free time in Kuranda Village, exploring its markets, cafés, galleries, and local attractions at your own pace.
In the afternoon, settle into the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a historic return journey through hand‑carved tunnels, lush gorges, and sweeping mountain views as you make your way back to Cairns.
Activities
- Wildlife
- Gondola
- Train Journey
Features
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Scenic Railway
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairns CBD
The Tour
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Guests start their journey with a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which spans 7.5 km over the Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest. The cableway offers a unique perspective of the rainforest canopy, with opportunities to stop at mid-stations for boardwalk walks. Visitors can enjoy views of waterfalls and lookouts, providing a closer look at the diverse flora and fauna.
Kuranda Village
Upon arriving in Kuranda, guests have free time to explore this vibrant village. Known for its arts and crafts markets, Kuranda offers a variety of shops and galleries showcasing local artisans. Visitors can also enjoy the cafes and restaurants that provide a taste of the local cuisine.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
The return journey is on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. This train ride descends through the mountains, winding through a series of tunnels and over bridges. Passengers can admire the engineering marvels and the picturesque landscapes as the train passes by gorges and dense rainforest.
Transfers
The tour includes convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairns CBD, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
Tour options
- Skyrail Up - Train Down from $210 This option includes a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway, with transfers from Cairns. Ideal for those wanting to experience both aerial and historic train perspectives of the rainforest.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Hat and sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Light rain jacket
Meeting point
Pickup is available from accommodation and central points across the Cairns area. Pickups occur between 9:45am and 11:30am, depending on your location.
Useful information
Tour duration
The tour offers a full day of travel from Cairns, combining the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
What to bring
Participants should bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, sunglasses, a water bottle, and a light rain jacket.
Wildlife encounters
The tour includes opportunities to meet koalas, kangaroos, and crocodiles at the Koala & Wildlife Park.
Sustainability
Tropic Wings uses 100% electric buses, promoting sustainable tourism and supporting wildlife rescue efforts.
Customer reviews
- 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.
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