Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. There are five options to choose from that provide different activities so select what interests you most. All options include a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Other Package Options include Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park or Rainforestation Nature Park and you??ll have free time in the village of Kuranda to browse its markets have lunch or visit wildlife attractions like Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens. (Food drinks and activities in Kuranda are at your own expense unless otherwise stated.)

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Cairns Western Arterial Road Caravonica Queensland 4870 Australia

Choose Tjapukai Package option if you would like to visit here. Discover the world’s oldest living culture at Tjapukai Cultural Park – showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island culture through traditional dance storytelling and more.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Australian Butterfly Sanctuary 8 Rob Veivers Dr Kuranda Queensland 4881 Australia

The largest butterfly flight aviary & exhibit in Australia. Situated next to the Kuranda Markets it is home to over 1500 tropical butterflies. Wander through the aviary’s lush tropical gardens and breeding laboratory to learn more about a butterfly’s life cycle & behaviour.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway 6 Skyrail Drive Smithfield Queensland 4878 Australia

Glide over and through the canopy of the ancient rainforest and marvel at the spectacular views from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There are two stops along this gondola journey where you can alight and explore the rainforest from within.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Rainforestation Nature Park Kennedy Highway Kuranda Queensland 4872 Australia

Choose the Rainforestation Package if you would like to visit this wonderful nature park. See Australian wildlife in their wildlife park and take an amphibious Army Duck tour through the rainforest.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kuranda Scenic Railway Coondoo Street Kuranda Queensland 4870 Australia

Take a historic journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail travelling through the rainforest and along the mountainside of Barron Gorge.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kuranda Koala Gardens 2-4 Rob Veivers Dr Clifton Beach Kuranda Queensland 4881 Australia

Visit this wonderful Wildlife park to see iconic Australia wildlife. Feed and pat the tame wallabies and kangaroos. Discover wombats freshwater crocodiles lizards snakes and much more! Koala photos are also available.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Barron Gorge National Park Wrights Lookout Rd Queensland Australia

See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Barron Falls Barron Gorge National Park Kuranda Queensland Australia

See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Birdworld Kuranda Heritage Markets Kuranda Queensland 4881 Australia

Immerse yourself in this wonderful free flying bird exhibit. See and enjoy the company of hundreds of rare and beautiful exotic and Australia native species in the lush tropically landscaped setting.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Down Under Tours – Day Tours 26 Redden St Cairns Queensland 4870 Australia

Down Under Tours is Tropical North Queensland??s leading day tour operator with an extensive range of tour options to suit any taste. We love to share the beauty of Tropical North Queensland and the ancient rainforest with our passengers.