Train Up & Skyrail Down + Port Douglas Transfers

    • Places: Port Douglas, Kuranda
    • Departs from: Port Douglas
    • Region: Tropical North Queensland, Queensland
    • Duration: 10 hours
    • Price: From $277 per person (AUD)
    • Operator: Down Under Tours | Kuranda
    • 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 $751, saving $103 on separate tickets. Prices are confirmed live when you book.
    • Rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 124 reviews

    The Train Up & Skyrail Down tour offers a journey from Port Douglas to Kuranda, featuring the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Travelers experience a scenic drive followed by a train ride through Barron Gorge. In Kuranda, visitors can explore the village, markets, and attractions. The return trip on the Skyrail provides aerial views of the rainforest.

    Activities

    • Scenic Walks
    • Wildlife
    • Gondola
    • Train Journey
    • Historical

    Features

    • Kuranda Scenic Rail tickets
    • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tickets
    • Hotel transfers from Port Douglas
    • Kuranda Boarding Pass with itinerary and discounts

    The Tour

    Port Douglas Hotel Pick-Up

    The tour begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Port Douglas. You'll receive a Kuranda Boarding Pass, which includes your itinerary and tickets.

    Kuranda Scenic Rail

    Travel to Freshwater Station to board the Kuranda Scenic Rail. The train journey offers views of Barron Gorge, waterfalls, and lush landscapes.

    Kuranda Village

    Upon arrival in Kuranda, explore the village at your leisure. Visitors can enjoy cafes, restaurants, and the Heritage Markets, which offer local crafts and souvenirs. Other attractions include the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld, and Kuranda Koala Gardens.

    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    Board the Skyrail for a ride over the tropical rainforest. There are two stops to explore before reaching the Smithfield terminal.

    Return to Port Douglas

    After arriving at Skyrail’s Smithfield terminal, a hostess will coordinate your return journey to your hotel in Port Douglas.

    Tour options

    • Train Up & Skyrail Down from $277 This option includes a scenic train ride on the Kuranda Scenic Rail and a return journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Ideal for those looking for a classic experience with transfers from Port Douglas.
    • Train Up (Gold Class) & Skyrail Down from $346 Features Gold Class seating on the Kuranda Scenic Rail with lounge-style seating, host service, and quality refreshments. Includes Skyrail return and Port Douglas transfers for a more luxurious experience.

    What to bring

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

    Meeting point

    Train Up & Skyrail Down

    For this option, you will be picked up from your accommodation or a central point in Port Douglas. Pickup times range from 7:45am to 8:30am. Alternatively, you can make your own way to the Wildlife Habitat at 1 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas.

    Train Up (Gold Class) & Skyrail Down

    This option also offers pickup from your accommodation or a central point in Port Douglas, with pickup times between 7:45am and 8:30am. You can choose to make your own way to the Wildlife Habitat at 1 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas.

    Useful information

    What to bring

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

    Tour inclusions

    The tour includes tickets for the Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, hotel transfers from Port Douglas, and a Kuranda Boarding Pass with itinerary and discounts.

    Gold Class option

    The Gold Class option on the Kuranda Scenic Rail includes lounge-style seating, dedicated host service, quality refreshments, and a souvenir trip guide.

    Tour operation

    The tour operates daily, starting with a hotel pick-up in Port Douglas and includes a scenic drive, rail journey, and Skyrail return.

    Accessibility

    This tour involves a scenic rail journey and a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which are not wheelchair accessible. A companion may need to assist with boarding and exploring Kuranda village. Please contact us before booking to discuss your specific needs.

    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!

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