Current Operating Advice
Kuranda Scenic Rail Closure
The Kuranda Scenic Railway is currently closed due to impacts following ex-cyclone Jasper in mid-December.
The Scenic Rail is planning to resume daily services from March 2024. Our range of Kuranda Tours will recommence their usual operations from Sunday 3rd March 2024. You can browse our range of tours including the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway here.
If you have any questions relating to a booking please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly reservations team on +61 7 4047 9066
Travelling prior to Sunday 3rd March?
Cairns & Tropical North Queensland is open and ready to welcome guests to come and explore our UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites, The Great Barrier Reef and The Wet Tropics Rainforest’s of Kuranda, Mossman Gorge and Daintree.
Please see below for our range of tours available for travel now.
Waterfall, Wetlands, and Skyrail
Embark on a guided Wetlands, Waterfalls & Skyrail adventure from Cairns. Explore Cattana Wetlands’ palm forest and Barron Falls with a Djabugay cultural guide. Savour lunch at Skybury Coffee Plantation, then journey to Emerald Creek Ice Creamery for afternoon refreshments. Finish the day on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway travelling over and through the World Heritage Listed rainforest.
- From Cairns = operates Monday to Friday
- From Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Port Douglas = Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman
Travel in air-conditioned comfort to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world … Included is morning tea and a driver guided walk at Mossman Gorge, a cruise on the Daintree River, delicious tropical BBQ lunch set amongst the rainforest, walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach, a delicious exotic fruit ice cream cup at the Daintree Ice Cream Company and a photo stop at Alexandra Lookout.
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Take a half day tour to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland! There is ample time to explore this wonderful park, including the Wetlands Cruise through the Melaleuca wetlands, domain of the saltwater crocodile. Take in the Crocodile Attack Show, and fascinating Snake Show.
Operating on select dates below with transfers from Cairns, Northern Beach and Port Douglas.
Cairns and Northern Beaches
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturdays
Port Douglas
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
Daintree Dreaming – Aboriginal Art & Culture
A unique experience awaits today; an exclusive and spectacular journey discovering the ancient Aboriginal culture of the Kuku Yalanji people. Join an Aboriginal guide and journey to the ancient rainforest of Mossman Gorge. Enjoy a tasty lunch infused with local bush flavours at the Mayi Cafe. In the afternoon join local aboriginal artist Binna for an immersive art class at Janbal Art Gallery exploring culture through painting and storytelling.
Tour operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays with transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
Daintree Dreaming – Traditional Aboriginal Fishing
A unique experience awaits today; an exclusive and spectacular journey discovering the ancient Aboriginal culture of the Kuku Yalanji people. Join an Aboriginal guide and journey to the ancient rainforest of Mossman Gorge. Up next is a delicious lunch at Mossman Gorge Centre’s Mayi Cafe. Then join a traditional aboriginal fishing expedition across the mudflats and mangroves of Cooya Beach.
Tour operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays with transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
