Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail ex Cairns
Trip Type: Day Tours OtherNZD 259.00 /Person
Your day begins with a transfer to the historic Freshwater Station and the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway journey. Sit back, relax and take in the s...
Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail ex Cairns
Your day begins with a transfer to the historic Freshwater Station and the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway 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. 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 Stations, including the Rainforest Discovery Zone and the Edge Lookout, before arriving at Smithfield Station. See Hotel pickup locations and times
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail
On arrival at Freshwater Station, board the historic Scenic Railway for a 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 the amazing engineering feat. 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.
- Kuranda
- Cairns
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Cairns, Australia
Cairns, Australia
Australia