Kuranda Scenic Railway + Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
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Scenic view was awesome but less time to visit valley.
If you like historic travel, nature, and can be a bit flexible about comfort and pace, this is a very worthwhile experience. It offers something special: rainforest, engineering history, views, and a sense of adventure. Overall it was fun when you travel.
Great day spent. Must do thing if you are in Cairns.
It was cloudy and rainy day which made it even more pleasant. Beautiful views. Clouds were touching mountains it was very beautiful. Skyrail was awesome experience. A must do if you are in Cairns. Kuranda village was a very nice town and welcoming people. Lot of places to eat and shop in village. Must must do this if you visit Cairns.
What you can expect
Experience the most popular way to discover and explore up close the World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics Rainforest with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway. The Kuranda Scenic Railway is famed for its beautiful route and the fact that it has been servicing the community for over 130 years. Winding through the lush green rainforest, cascading waterfalls and tropical mountain ranges, this is one journey to remember. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will offer you a truly unique perspective of this ancient landscape where you will glide meter above the pristine canopy before descending to explore the forest floor at the Red Peak and Barron Falls. A one – way Skyrail experience will take around 1.5 hours with time spent at both Red Peak and Barron Falls, where here you can explore the breathtaking lookouts overlooking The Barron Falls (Din Din), historical displays and also enjoy a guided boardwalk tour from a Skyrail Ranger at Red Peak. In Kuranda, you're free to explore at your own pace.
You can visit one of the many great family friendly attractions including Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, or you could simply just wander around the markets and relax at a local café - the choice is yours. Combining two of the region's must-do experiences and providing you with the chance to explore the gorgeous village of Kuranda, this package brings you great value for money and great sights.
Book yours online today to get your Far North Queensland adventure started.
Location
What you need to know
- Skyrail will be closed for programmed maintenance works on the following dates:
- Monday 19th May 2025
- Tuesday 7th October - 20th October 2025 (inclusive)
- December 2025: 25th (Christmas Day)
- One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway
- One-way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- A one-way transfer between Skyrail's Smithfield Terminal and the Freshwater Railway Station
- $5 retail voucher to spend in any of Skyrail's retail outlets
- Free time to explore Kuranda - 'The Village in the Rainforest'
- Kuranda Scenic Railway's Gold Class
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway's Diamond View (glass floor) gondola
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway's Canopy Glider (open-air) experience
- Hotel Transfers - this is a self drive tour option only and guests will need to find their own way to and from the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway terminal
- Food & beverages
- Souvenirs
- Train up at 8.50am, Skyrail down at 12.30pm:
- 8am - Check in at Skyrail's Smithfield (Cairns) terminal (self-drive your own vehicle or arrange your own transport such as Uber/Taxi)
- 8.05am - Transfer from Skyrail's Smithfield (Cairns) terminal to Freshwater Railway Station (included in your tour package)
- 8.50am - Kuranda Scenic Railway departs Freshwater Railway Station
- 10.20am - Arrive Kuranda Railway Station
- Free time in Kuranda Village
- 12.30pm - Depart Skyrail Kuranda Terminal
- Visit rainforest boardwalks at Red Peak and Barron Falls on your journey
- 1.30pm - Arrive at Skyrail's Smithfield terminal to collect your vehicle or alternate transportation back to your accommodation
- Skyrail up at 9am, Train down at 2pm:
- 8.45am - Check in at Skyrail's Smithfield (Cairns) terminal (self-drive your own vehicle or arrange your own transport such as Uber/Taxi)
- 9am - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs Skyrail's Smithfield Terminal
- Visit rainforest boardwalks at Red Peak and Barron Falls on your journey
- 10.30am - Arrive Skyrail Kuranda Terminal
- Free time in Kuranda Village
- 2pm - Depart Kuranda Railway Station
- 3.30pm - Arrive at Kuranda Scenic Railway's Freshwater Station and transfer back to Skyrail's Smithfield Terminal to collect your vehicle
- Train up at 9.50am, Skyrail down at 2pm:
- 9am - Check in at Skyrail's Smithfield (Cairns) terminal (self-drive your own vehicle or arrange your own transport such as Uber/Taxi)
- 9.05am - Transfer from Skyrail's Smithfield (Cairns) terminal to Freshwater Railway Station (included in your tour package)
- 9.50am - Kuranda Scenic Railway departs Freshwater Railway Station
- 11.20am - Arrive Kuranda Railway Station
- Free time in Kuranda Village
- 2pm - Depart Skyrail Kuranda Terminal
- Visit rainforest boardwalks at Red Peak and Barron Falls on your journey
- 3pm - Arrive at Skyrail's Smithfield terminal to collect your vehicle or alternate transportation back to your accommodation
- Skyrail up at 11am, Train down at 3.30pm:
- 10.45am - Check in at Skyrail's Smithfield (Cairns) terminal (self-drive your own vehicle or arrange your own transport such as Uber/Taxi)
- 11am - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs Skyrail's Smithfield Terminal
- Visit rainforest boardwalks at Red Peak and Barron Falls on your journey
- 12.30pm - Arrive Skyrail Kuranda Terminal
- Free time in Kuranda Village
- 3.30pm - Depart Kuranda Railway Station
- 5pm - Arrive at Kuranda Scenic Railway's Freshwater Station and transfer back to Skyrail's Smithfield Terminal to collect your vehicle
- The famous Kuranda Scenic Railway which was built over 120 years ago
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia's World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest
- The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5kms over pristine rainforest, allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth
- Gliding just metres above the rainforest canopy in comfortable six-person gondola cabins, the Skyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you'll see, hear, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment
- Relax and enjoy the stunning rainforest scenery, panoramic views of the Cairns' tropical region and the glittering waters of the Coral Sea
- Alight at Skyrail's two rainforest mid-stations, Red Peak and Barron Falls, where you'll explore this amazing environment from the forest floor on boardwalks, scenic look-outs and in the state-of-the-art Rainforest Interpretation Centre
- Time to explore Kuranda 'The Village in the Rainforest'. There are rainforest walks, markets, cafes, restaurants and galleries for you to visit
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is located at 6 Skyrail Drv, Smithfield, approximately 15 minutes north of Cairns and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas
- This is a self drive tour option only and guests will need to find their own way to and from the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway terminal
- Please arrive at Skyrail no earlier than 15 minutes prior to allocated boarding time
- During busy periods, sharing of gondolas with other guests will be required
- Skyrail is a cash free experience. This includes our Gift Shop and Cafe
- It is highly recommended to reconfirm your booking at least 48 hours prior to the date of the activity
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of the activity. Vouchers presented on a mobile device are also accepted
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details are included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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Scenic view was awesome but less time to visit valley.
If you like historic travel, nature, and can be a bit flexible about comfort and pace, this is a very worthwhile experience. It offers something special: rainforest, engineering history, views, and a sense of adventure. Overall it was fun when you travel.
Great day spent. Must do thing if you are in Cairns.
It was cloudy and rainy day which made it even more pleasant. Beautiful views. Clouds were touching mountains it was very beautiful. Skyrail was awesome experience. A must do if you are in Cairns. Kuranda village was a very nice town and welcoming people. Lot of places to eat and shop in village. Must must do this if you visit Cairns.
Nice trip very friendly staff. Public transport would help to return to town for those not in a tours.
The experience was nice, but the way to book a little bit confused. Fortunately the staff in The train station fix the booking. I supposed to depart from kuranda but the address confuses the way to the place to start the loop. Maybe was my mistake but it was sort it out with the friendly staff. Unfortunately there is not public transport from Smithfield to Cairns CBD, so we had to rely on uber to return to town.
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-3980
- This experience is supplied by Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
