Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Overview
Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. 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 or choose the option including Rainforestation Nature Park. (Food, drinks and activities in Kuranda are at your own expense)
What's Included
- Written itinerary available in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin
- One-way trip on Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Rainforestation Nature Park (if option selected)
- Cairns pickup and drop-off
- Kuranda Boarding Pass
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)
- Any other optional activities not mentioned
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup is available from selected locations in Cairns - please contact the operator after booking to confirm your pickup location and time.
6 Skyrail Drive
Smithfield QLD 4878, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Rainforestation Nature Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kuranda Scenic Railway
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kuranda Koala Gardens
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Barron Gorge National Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Barron Falls
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Birdworld Kuranda
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns?
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Activity code: C-2570KRPS
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Written itinerary available in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin.
- One-way trip on Kuranda Scenic Railway.
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
- Rainforestation Nature Park (if option selected).
- Cairns pickup and drop-off.
- Kuranda Boarding Pass.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense).
- Any other optional activities not mentioned.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Written itinerary available in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin
- One-way trip on Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Rainforestation Nature Park (if option selected)
- Cairns pickup and drop-off
- Kuranda Boarding Pass
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)
- Any other optional activities not mentioned
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
