Kuranda Tours During the Skyrail Upgrade
Experience Kuranda – The Village in the Rainforest
Nestled within the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest, Kuranda is Tropical North Queensland’s most famous mountain village, renowned for its vibrant markets, wildlife attractions, local cafes and spectacular rainforest scenery.
Journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Barron Gorge National Park aboard the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway, passing waterfalls, over curving bridges and through hand-carved tunnels before arriving in this unique rainforest destination.
📅 Planning to visit between 20 July and 18 August 2026? Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will be temporarily closed while a major upgrade is undertaken.
Choose your Kuranda Scenic Railway Experience
Waterfall, Wetlands, and Scenic Rail
Embark on a guided Wetlands, Waterfalls & Scenic Rail adventure from Cairns. Explore Cattana Wetlands’ palm forest and reflective lakes , then visit the mighty Barron Falls with a Djabugay Aboriginal Ranger. Savour lunch at Skybury Coffee Plantation, then journey to Emerald Creek Ice Creamery for afternoon refreshments. Finish the day on the Kuranda Scenic Railway travelling down the Barron Gorge through hand hewn tunnels and past lush rainforest and waterfalls.
Includes: Kuranda Scenic Railway • Cattana Wetlands • Aboriginal Ranger at Barron Falls • Lunch • Ice Cream
Kuranda, Scenic Rail & Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Travel aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway, explore Kuranda the “Village in the Rainforest” and get up close to Australia’s iconic wildlife at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures on this unforgettable full-day Tropical North Queensland experience.
Includes: Kuranda Scenic Railway • Kuranda Village • Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures • Lagoon Boat Cruise • Lunch
Kuranda Village, Scenic Railway & Luxury Coach Transfer
Discover Kuranda, the famous Village in the Rainforest, and travel aboard the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway. Enjoy free time to explore Kuranda’s markets, cafés and attractions, plus entry to your choice of Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens, with return luxury coach transfers included.
Includes: Kuranda Scenic Railway • Kuranda Village • Entry to Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens
Kuranda Village, Luxury Coach Transfer & Scenic Railway
Travel to Kuranda by luxury coach, enjoy free time to explore the famous Village in the Rainforest, then journey through World Heritage-listed rainforest aboard the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway.
Includes: Kuranda Scenic Railway • Kuranda Village • Entry to Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens
Kuranda Village, Scenic Railway Self Drive Tour
Enjoy the flexibility of self-drive travel and discover Kuranda at your own pace, with free time in the Village in the Rainforest and a journey aboard the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway.
Includes: Kuranda Scenic Railway • Kuranda Village • Entry to Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens
