Day Trip to Kuranda: Scenic Rail and Skyrail

Imagine soaring above the Queensland rainforest in a cable car and traversing it aboard a scenic train. Join us on this captivating journey to Kuranda from Cairns!

Queensland Rainforest & Kuranda Trip from Cairns

The trip begins from your hotel in Cairns at the designated time. First, we will head to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a panoramic ride over the forest. The adventure concludes at Smithfield Terminal station, where you may have lunch at your own expense. In the afternoon, we will travel to Freshwater Station to board the Kuranda Scenic Rail, recognized as one of Australia's iconic train routes.

Upon arriving in Kuranda, enjoy three hours of free time to explore the town and its markets. We will return by road to your Cairns hotel, approximately 7.5 hours after pickup.

Crocodile Sanctuary

If you opt for this experience, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cairns at the indicated time and taken to Freshwater Station to board the Kuranda Scenic Rail. Upon reaching Kuranda, you will have one hour of free time.

Next, we will travel to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which will take you to Smithfield Terminal Station. Afterward, you will visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures crocodile sanctuary to observe the reptiles. Finally, you will return to your Cairns hotel after approximately 9 hours.

Partial Closures

Due to construction, the cable car will be closed on:

July 20 to August 18, 2026: the cable car will be completely closed, and the route will be by bus.August 19 to October 25, 2026: the cable car will operate between Kuranda and Barron Falls only, with the remainder of the journey by bus.

As compensation, choose between a ticket to Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens.