Train Up & Skyrail Down + Cairns Hotel Transfers

    • Places: Cairns, Kuranda
    • Departs from: Cairns
    • Region: Tropical North Queensland, Queensland
    • Duration: 8 hours
    • Price: From $205 per person (AUD)
    • Operator: Kuranda Train & Skyrail
    • 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.
    • Good to know: Family pricing: Family fare available: 2 adults + 2 children from $515, saving $105 on separate tickets. Prices are confirmed live when you book.
    • Rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviews

    The Train Up & Skyrail Down tour offers a journey to Kuranda Village via the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and a return trip on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Guests can explore Kuranda's markets, shops, and trails, or enjoy a river cruise. Dining options include local food stalls and Frog’s Restaurant. The tour includes hotel transfers in Cairns.

    Activities

    • River Cruise
    • Gondola
    • Train Journey
    • Sightseeing

    Features

    • Kuranda Scenic Railway
    • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    • Free time in Kuranda
    • Hotel transfers

    The Tour

    Cairns Hotel Pick-up

    The day begins with a convenient pick-up from your Cairns accommodation. Guests are collected from various locations across the Cairns area.

    Train to Kuranda

    Depart from Cairns Central Station for a scenic train journey to Kuranda. The Kuranda Scenic Railway offers views of the World Heritage Listed Rainforest, providing a unique perspective on the lush landscape.

    Explore Kuranda

    Upon arrival in Kuranda, enjoy approximately 2.5 hours of free time to explore the village. Visitors can browse markets, shops, and walking trails or opt for a seasonal river cruise. Dining options include local food stalls or a meal at Frog’s Restaurant.

    Skyrail Cableway Return

    In the afternoon, board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for the return trip. This cableway ride provides aerial views of the rainforest, with vistas extending over Cairns, Green Island, and the Great Barrier Reef.

    Return to Cairns

    The tour concludes with a return to Cairns, where guests are dropped off at their original pick-up points.

    Tour options

    • Train Up & Skyrail Down from $205 Includes a train ride to Kuranda and a return via Skyrail, with hotel transfers in Cairns. Ideal for those wanting to explore Kuranda's markets and enjoy scenic rainforest views. A self-drive option is available for those preferring their own transport.

    What to bring

    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Sunscreen
    • Hat
    • Water bottle
    • Camera

    Meeting point

    For the Train Up & Skyrail Down option, you can be picked up from accommodation or central points across the Cairns area between 8:05am and 8:55am. The exact pickup point and time will be confirmed upon booking. Alternatively, you can make your own way to Pullman Cairns International, located at 17 Abbott Street, Cairns City, and check in there. The tour departs at 9:00am.

    Useful information

    What to bring

    Participants should bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, a water bottle, and a camera for the tour.

    Free time in Kuranda

    Visitors have about 2.5 hours to explore Kuranda Village. Options include visiting markets, shops, and walking trails, or enjoying a seasonal river cruise. Dining options include local food stalls and Frog’s Restaurant.

    Tour features

    The tour includes a ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, a return trip on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, free time in Kuranda, and hotel transfers.

    Accessibility

    This tour involves a scenic train ride and a return on the Skyrail Cableway, but it is not wheelchair accessible. Guests with limited mobility may need assistance with boarding and disembarking. Please contact us before booking to discuss your specific needs.

    Customer reviews

    • Katrina Zappelli-Simmons (4.5/5), 18-07-2026: Great day out from young to young at heart. Friendly bus driver who picked us up from our accommodation and dropped us back home. Train was fantastic beautiful views and the skyrail, while a little scary, was awesome.
    • Colleen O. (5.0/5), 06-10-2025: Loads of fun from collection! Recommend the train up & Skyway return. All transport transfers were between modes was seamless with ample help on hand. Kuranda was a lovely township to visit. Hint- the Portugese tart coffee shop did a great coffee with delicious tarts!
    • Sandra D. (4.0/5), 12-06-2025: Had a hassle free outing, driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a lovely day, train up to Kuranda and sky rail home. We were picked up exactly on time. I would highly recommend Travstar to anyone.
    • Julia C. (5.0/5), 10-07-2024: We didn't have much interaction with anyone from the company so can only say that the driver has been very friendly and helpful. I think the value for money could be improved if we had longer in Kuranda, if you decide to visit one of the wildlife centres or do the boat tour you basically run put of time to do anything else.
    • Lisa R. (5.0/5), 25-06-2024: I only wish we had more time to look around in Kuranda.

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