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Kuranda Scenic Rail and Kuranda Cableway – From Cairns and Port Douglas

$119.91
$113.91
 
Why book this experience

  • Spend the day enjoying the spectacular scenery of a World Heritage Rainforest
  • Kuranda Skyrail and Kuranda Cableway are two of the worlds most beautiful journeys
  • Time in Kuranda will be at leisure; plan your perfect day
  • Hotel pick up and drop off and transport in an air conditioned vehicle

Take two of Australia’s most scenic journeys and enjoy time at leisure in a beautiful town in a World Heritage Rainforest on this Kuranda Tour.

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Rail to Kuranda Village. This scenic railway offers incredible views of the rainforest as it winds its way through hand hewn tunnels and travels past the cascading waters of Barron Falls and Stoney Creek Falls.

Kuranda village is nestled in mountaintop rainforest and has vibrant heritage markets, restaurants and cafes. Kids particularly enjoy a visit to the Kuranda Koala Gardens to see koalas, wombats and kangaroos or a visit to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary to see numerous species of butterfly.

Travel down from Kuranda on the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which offers breathtaking views as it glides over a canopy of trees.

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel/accommodation and will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Freshwater Station which is the departure point for the train.

Travel to Kuranda aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, that runs from Cairns to Kuranda. This is one of the most beautiful train routes in Australia.

As the train chugs up the hill to the Kuranda, it will cross many hand-hewn tunnels and bridges giving you an excellent view of the rainforest. You will see many waterfalls such as Barron Falls and Stoney Creek Falls on the way to Kuranda. Both are very picturesque – remember to take pictures here!

After covering a distance of about 35 kilometers which takes about 90 minutes, the train will then stop at Kuranda Station where you will disembark. You will then have time at leisure to explore Kuranda. This mountain retreat has historic buildings that now house restaurants, bars and cafes. Stroll through the ‘heritage market’ that operates daily and shop for souvenirs: Aboriginal artifacts and other handcrafted goods found here are particularly beautiful.

Enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants (payable direct) before proceeding to explore Kuranda further.

You may visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld or the Kuranda Koala Gardens (all payable direct). See a variety of amazingly beautiful butterflies and animals and marvel at the natural beauty that this region is so rich in.

You will then proceed to the departure point to board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for the world’s most beautiful rainforest experience. As the skyrail glides over a canopy of trees, see the variety of foliage present here. There will be two stops enroute where you may choose to walk through the rainforest.

The skyrail will drop you at Caravonica Lake from where you will be picked up and taken back to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Your tour ends at the hotel.

Last minute changes are free
  • Things can happen and your plans can change, therefore we have negotiated flexible amendment and cancellation policies. In most cases no fees apply for changing dates up to a day before travel. Also, we are one of the very few companies who will not charge you any admin/ processing fees for cancellations. In fact there is no charge at all for bookings cancelled a week in advance, for most of our products. Refer cancellation policy for more details.

Inclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transport in an air conditoned vehicle
English speaking guide
Entrance fee for Kuranda Scenic Rail, Skyrail
Kuranda Scenic Rail ride

Exclusions

Lunch
Fuel levy of AU$2.00 per person
Entrance fees:
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary:$17 Adult
Birdworld: $16 Adult
Kuranda Koala Gardens: $16 Adult
Alternatively, there is a pass called the Kuranda Wildlife Experience that includes all three parks, which can be purchased at any of the above. The retail price for this is $42, which represents a $7 saving per Adult.

Additional Info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

Please Note

A fuel levy of AU$2.00 per person to be payable directly upon commencement of the tour to supplier's representative
For Cairns from 01 April 2009 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will open at 0900h (09:00am) and close at 1715h (5:15pm)
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming the departure details.

Dos & Don'ts

Dress comfortably. Carry a light jacket as it can get cooler up the mountains

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    Duration
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    Daily Except: 27 Apr, 11, 19 - 21 May, 01 - 03 Jun, 31, Aug, 14 Sep, 25 Dec
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