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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Palm Cove

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Kuranda, AU

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Immerse yourselves in the lush rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland with a thrilling day trip on the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Palm Cove. Choose from a variety of options to tailor your experience, including the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park, or the popular Rainforestation Nature Park. Witness the stunning landscapes and vibrant wildlife as you journey through this tropical paradise. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, all you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the adventure that awaits you. Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to explore the wonders of the Kuranda region.

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Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
7 hours
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Small Group Tour
Self Guided Experience

Highlights

Scenic Kuranda Scenic Railway ride
Explore Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway adventure
Encounter wildlife at Rainforestation Nature Park
Convenient hotel pickup and drop off

Included

Kuranda scenic railway
Tjapukai aboriginal cultural park (if option selected)
Skyrail rainforest cableway
Rainforestation nature park (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop off

Not included

Food and drinks (unless specified)
Skyrail (if option not selected)
Tjapukai (if option not selected)
Birdworld entrance (approx. aud19.00/adult, aud9.50/child)
Butterfly sanctuary entrance (approx. aud20.00/adult, aud10.00/child)
Kuranda koala gardens entrance (approx. aud19.00/adult and aud9.50/child)
No pickup from machans beach, holloways beach and yorkeys knob.

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Introduction

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the lush rainforest of Far North Queensland with the Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Palm Cove. This immersive experience offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a must-do for any traveler seeking a unique adventure.

What to expect?

Travelers can expect a day filled with awe-inspiring views, cultural encounters, and unforgettable experiences. From the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway ride to exploring the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park or immersing in the wonders of the Rainforestation Nature Park, there is something for everyone to enjoy on this tour.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and culture seekers who want to explore the beauty of the rainforest while learning about the rich indigenous heritage of Australia. Families, couples, and solo travelers alike will find something to delight in during this immersive journey.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Far North Queensland with the Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip. Experience the thrill of riding on a historic railway, encounter the fascinating traditions of the Aboriginal culture, and explore the diverse wildlife and flora of the rainforest. This tour offers a unique opportunity to create lasting memories and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural wonders of Australia.

Good to know

Travelers should be prepared to spend a full day exploring and experiencing the various attractions included in the tour. Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a camera to capture the stunning views and memorable moments along the way. Don't forget to check the inclusions and exclusions to make the most of your day trip.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced the Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip rave about the stunning scenery, friendly guides, and immersive cultural experiences. Many reviewers highlight the unique opportunity to learn about the indigenous heritage of Australia and witness the diverse wildlife in their natural habitat. Overall, the tour receives glowing reviews for its unforgettable moments and well-rounded itinerary.

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You can book at any time before the event

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At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Barron Falls

(Pass by)

Take in the amazing views of the might Barron Falls from both Skyrail and the Scenic Rail.

Down Under Tours - Day Tours

(Pass by)

Down Under Tour is the largest day tour operator in the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region.

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Take a journey on this heritage railway line that winds through the Rainforest, on a mountain between Kuranda and Freshwater Station.

Admission Included

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Glide over and through the canopy of the ancient rainforest and marvel at the spectacular views from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There are two stops along this gondola journey where you can alight and explore the rainforest from within.

Admission Included

Kuranda

Explore the quaint rainforest village of Kuranda, their heritage markets, and local fares. The amount of free time here varies depending on the Option you book.

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

The largest butterfly flight aviary & exhibit in Australia. Situated next to the Kuranda Markets, it is home to over 1500 tropical butterflies. Wander through the aviary's lush tropical gardens and breeding laboratory to learn more about a butterfly's life cycle & behaviour. You can choose to visit during your free time in Kuranda.

Admission Not Included

Kuranda Koala Gardens

Visit this wonderful Wildlife park to see iconic Australia wildlife. Feed and pat the tame wallabies and kangaroos. Discover wombats, freshwater crocodiles, lizards, snakes and much more! Koala photos are also available. You can choose to visit during your free time in Kuranda.

Admission Not Included

Birdworld Kuranda

Immerse yourself in this wonderful free flying bird exhibit. See and enjoy the company of hundreds of rare and beautiful exotic and Australia native species in the lush tropically landscaped setting. You can choose to visit during your free time in Kuranda.

Admission Not Included

Barron Gorge National Park

(Pass by)

Take a journey through the ancient rainforest in Barron Gorge National Park. Journey via Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and Kuranda Scenic Rail.

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Only included if you choose & book the Tjapukai/Skyrail/Rail Package option. Discover the world's oldest living culture at Tjapukai Cultural Park - showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island culture through traditional dance, storytelling and more.

Admission Not Included

Rainforestation Nature Park

Only included if you choose & book the Rail/Rainforestation/Sky Package option. See Australian wildlife in their wildlife park, and take an amphibious Army Duck tour through the rainforest.

Admission Not Included

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews

(39)

4.2 (39)

Richard_P

The experience of the scenic railway and cable car was very good, thoroughly enjoyable and beautiful scenery. What we didn’t appreciate looking more into this day trip booking was our ‘tour guide’ turned up 25 minutes late to pick us up so we only just made the train (we pulled up to the station as the train did) so we had no time at Freshwater station to have a look and relax before getting on the train. The pick up on the way home was on time. Upon looking into this tour the cost of it is excessive for what is included. You can book yourselves the train and Skyrail at a cost of $125 each. This tour was $215 each, the only other thing that was included were the transfers - $90 each to be picked up late and then dropped off after is ridiculous. The cost of booking a day trip came with no added benefit for us to justify the cost. Much better to book this yourselves and book a taxi each way from Palm Cove - you’ll save yourselves money and have a better experience

Lisa_S

Gondola ride down was very pretty Seeing a cassowary and a chick The guided rainforest talk at Smithfield was very interesting Thankyou

Sue_C

Picked this tour as wanted to rail up to Kuranda and sky rail down and have time at Kuranda. The train trip was great, stopped a couple of times on the way up for photos, plenty to see in Kuranda, trip included the Rainforest park with lunch which was lovely and plentiful. After feeding the kangaroos and seeing other animals, it was off on the ‘duck’ for an adventure, staff very friendly and knowledgeable, didn’t do all parts of the tour as wanted to go to butterfly sanctuary which was lovely. Sky rail trip was amazing , stopped off a couple of times to walk around the areas. Really recommend this day, picked up from northern beaches.

Blockeract

Fantastic day. Collected from Palm Cove and taken to railway. Train to Kuranda, walk around then skyrail back. Then dropped back to our resort. All like clockwork and a fantastic day.

Mitchcolin1

Our resort in Palm Cove booked us on a Down Under Tour. Everything ran perfectly, it was all explained clearly which is often not the case when there’s numerous changeovers in transport. We had bus transfers to and from hotel, the train up and then the Skyrail back down. The train was fantastic, so beautiful. And I fell in love with the town of Kuranda. I would incorporate an overnight stay up there next time I holiday. Skyrail was also good, although the weather had turned pretty cloudy and wet by then, which hindered the view a little bit. I would highly recommend doing this tour, it’s probably the highlight of my holiday. A great day out.

DEastLothian

Fabulous whole day out. Excellent transfers, superb train journey with tremendous views, great history, interesting village Kuranda, a bit touristy but what do you expect? Spectacular return via the Skyrail which also allowed stops in parts of the rain forest and spectacular views of the Barron river and falls. Couldn't fault this trip. Thoroughly recommended!

425leighg

My wife made a booking for us and our 4yr old daughter to go on the Scenic Railway trip and Skyrail return with pick up. This was from our pick up at Cnr of Moore /Trinity St. We were really impressed with the kind and friendly approach of Neil, the driver. He was methodical and clear and very helpful. His service, which we found to be followed up by the representatives of Down Under Tours was an absolute pleasure and bonus. We had no real idea who was picking us up but it was great value for money. Finally to top it off the coach was on top and very high spec/modern/comfortable. We didn't use Down Under Tours for our principal activities today (20/11/18) but even so I felt compelled to highlight a positive experience. We will certainly recommend you to others without any hesitation.

KATHY O

My experience on the Kuranda Scenic Railway is sort of "mixed". The station is lovely and has heaps of character. We were crammed into a carriage with lots of people, it was really hot and uncomfortable. A little way into the journey a staff member came and offered a couple of us to move to other carriages that were not as full, which was greatly appreciated. The journey was pleasant enough and got to see some lovely scenery and hear the history of the railway which was amazing . Overall I rated the entire experience as average.

Jane M

Had a fun day out really enjoyed our train trip beautiful coach’s . We had a upgrade & a glass or two of wine plus a platter of cheeses & biscuits. Good views plus a few stops to get off the train and enjoy them

mkayd

It's a nice ride up but if you are riding the skyway you will have better views. You can take the us to Kuranda for around $6. The cars are not air conditioned so if you go in the afternoon it will be quite warm.

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2024-07-04 07:14