Tour Description

Your day begins with a transfer to the historic Freshwater Station and the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail journey. Sit back, relax and take in the spectacular views as you wind your way up to quaint village of Kuranda, with breathtaking views of the mountain ranges tropical rainforest and across the rocky Barron Gorge and waterfalls. Winding around curves, across bridges and through hand-hewn tunnels, this amazing engineering feat is a tribute to our pioneers. In Kuranda, explore the village, full of colourful and interesting arts and crafts. Then it’s time to board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your return journey, gliding silently over and through the World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest, enjoying beautiful views along the way. Explore this ancient environment at Red Peak and Barron Falls Station, including the Rainforest Discovery Zone and The Edge Lookout. Upon arrival at Smithfield Station, you will board your coach back to your accommodation. See Hotel pickup locations and times

Priced From:

$ 259pp ^*

From: 2025-09-06

To: 2026-03-31

Start Location: Cairns, Australia

End Location: Cairns, Australia

Trip Type: Day Tours Other

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail

Day 1

Duration: 1

On arrival at Freshwater Station, board the Scenic Railway for a historical rail journey to Kuranda enjoying breathtaking views across the cane fields of Cairns, to the tropical rainforest of Kuranda. Wind through hand-hewn tunnels, across bridges and curves, all the time appreciating what an amazing engineering feat it is. In Kuranda it’s time to explore this fascinating village. The Heritage Markets are full of colourful and interesting arts and crafts. You might also like to visit Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary or Kuranda Koala Gardens (all own expense). Later, board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your 7.5km journey over and through World Heritage protected rainforest to Smithfield. Your 90-minute iconic rainforest experience showcases ancient rainforest and spectacular views with time at both Red Peak and Barron Falls Stations for education and interpretation. Please reconfirm your tour at least 24 hours prior to departure by contacting Down Under Tours.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-09-14

End Date: 2025-09-14

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