SKYRAIL and KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY
The Original & the Best Rainforest Tour
Combine Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway for an experience to remember.
Skyrail takes you on an amazing experience over Australia's World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforests. Enjoy birds-eye views as you glide just metres over the canopy, before exploring the forest floor and learning more at two rainforest mid-stations. Ranger guided tours and a visit to the Rainforest Interpretation Centre are included in the experience.
Kuranda Scenic Railway provides a historic, scenic journey between Kuranda 'The Village in the Rainforest' and Cairns, traversing the walls of the Barron Gorge National Park, through hand carved tunnels and past tumbling rainforest waterfalls.
Enjoy time in Kuranda 'The Village in the Rainforest' as a part of your tour. Markets selling local art and craft are open 7 days a week, as are a range of popular wildlife attractions, including Kuranda Koala Gardens, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and Birdworld.
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Tour Description: One way Skyrail and one way Kuranda Scenic Railway including return transfersfrom Cairns and selected beaches. (other packages availiable). |
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Your Skyrail experience should take approximately 1½ hours and includes spending time at the two rainforest mid-stations. Allow 20 minutes for each station, to enjoy Ranger guided boardwalk tours and visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre, lookouts and historical displays.
The famous Kuranda Scenic Railway was built over 100 years ago and winds its way through the tropical mountain ranges between Cairns and Kuranda.
Allow time for you to explore Kuranda 'The Village in the Rainforest'. There are rainforest walks, markets, cafes, restaurants, and galleries for you to visit.
Gold Class Upgrade : This package is available with a Gold Class Upgrade for the Kuranda Scenic Railway component. Tailored to provide a more luxurious and personalised experience, the Gold Class Upgrade is $46 per person which includes a selection of beverages, delicious finger foods and a complimentary gift. You will be offered the Upgrade at the time of booking.
PACKAGE OPTIONS
Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway can be enjoyed in combination with some of Cairns other leading attractions including, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Kuranda Wildlife Experience or Rainforestation Nature Park. All packages are available for self-drivers, or with transfers.
Cairns Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway are open every day (except Christmas Day).
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Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Railway can be enjoyed in combination with some of Cairns other leading attractions including, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Kuranda Wildlife Experience or Rainforestation Nature Park. All packages are available for self-drivers, or with transfers. |
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Kuranda Scenic Railway - Gold Class will be a special rail journey for the discerning traveller disiring a more luxurious personalised touring experience. Sipping sparkeling wine or a cold beer and savoring delicious finger food. Whilst enjoying the breathtaking natural wonders will add a totally new and very memorable dimension to the world famous Kuranda Scenic Railway. |
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TRANSFERS
Coach transfers from Cairns city, most northern beaches and Port Douglas. It is also suitable for self-drive guests.
EcoTourism
Skyrail is a world first in environmental tourism. Skyrail was the first tourist attraction in the world to be Green Globe certified and has since achieved the highly regarded EarthCheck Gold status for its continual improvement of sustainable environmental performance against established benchmarks. Skyrail has achieved Advanced Ecotourism and Climate Action Innovator certifications. These independent assessments recognise Skyrail as an innovative leader, committed to environmental best practice and conservation and providing guests with the opportunity to learn about the environment.
As the winner of the QANTAS Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism (Queensland 2008 & 2009 & 2010 and Australia 2008 & 2009), Skyrail is an industry leader that minimises its environmental impact, conserves natural resources, respects local cultures and benefits its local community.
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Skyrail's multiple Qantas Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism, at local, state and national level, affirm the rainforest cableway as an industry leader that minimises its environmental impact, conserves natural resources, respects local cultures and benefits its local community.
Skyrail's commitment ensures visitors today and tomorrow can enjoy, appreciate and learn about the beauty and culture of the World Heritage Daintree Rainforests of Tropical North Queensland, Australia.
Each Skyrail Experience includes:
- A 7.5km cableway journey through World Heritage Rainforest
- Rainforest boardwalks with interpretive signage
- Guided Ranger tours at Red Peak Station
- Entry to the Rainforest Interpretation Centre at Barron Falls Station
- Lookouts and historical displays at Barron Falls Station
- Trip Guides: available in 11 languages
Skyrail's Caravonica Terminal is 15 minutes north of Cairns city and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas. The World Heritage Rainforest exists in a dynamic environment, shaped by seasonal weather patterns. Skyrail operates in all weather and rain or shine, is The World's Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience.
Suitable for all ages, each of Skyrail's gondola cabins seats up to 6 people, including infants. Skyrail can carry most standard type wheelchairs. A Skyrail operator assists passengers on and off the cableway at every station.
You should allow 1.5 hours for a one-way Skyrail experience and 2.5 hours for a return journey, plus any time you would like to spend in Kuranda 'The Village in the Rainforest'.
Booking in advance is advised as Skyrail is Cairns' most popular attraction, and frequently books out during the most desired time slots, especially during peak season and school holidays.
The original Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls. This famous railway winds its way on a journey of approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Cairns to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest.
The Cairns-Kuranda Railway was constructed between 1882 and 1891 and even today is considered an engineering feat of tremendous magnitude. Hundreds of men were employed to build the 15 hand-made tunnels and 37 bridges that stand as a monument to the pioneers of tropical North Queensland who lost their lives while working on the railway.
Rising from sea level to 328m, the journey to Kuranda passes through World Heritage protected tropical rainforest, past spectacular waterfalls and into the awesome Barron Gorge. Upon reaching the village of Kuranda a rich assortment of interesting attractions and unique shopping experiences awaits you.
The Kuranda Scenic Railway can be joined at Cairns Railway Station or Freshwater Connection for morning departures to Kuranda. Journeys from Kuranda Station to Cairns run in the afternoon. The journey includes an English commentary and all passengers receive a souvenir Z-card portraying the history of the railways construction and a map of Kuranda and the journey.
Reviews
Misha from England said on January 23, 2012
We love the Kurand train and skyrail. The forests are so lush and green.
Breathtaking scenery
Kiara from Broome said on November 30, 2011
The rainforest is so much more interesting when your dangling from 30 above it. I think what really made this tour though was the Barron Falls they were overflowing the day we went and made for some stunning photos.
Karen from Melbourne said on September 7, 2011
This was definately a good choice for a rainy afternoon. The rainforest looks so green and the barron falls were flowing heavily. It even cleared up enought to see out to green island.
Ronda said on July 31, 2011
this was a very thrilling experience,will never be forgotten, could not believe how high this chairlift is. so exciting going over the Barron river.
Natasha from Sydney said on May 7, 2011
Did Skyrail and train today with the family to Kuranda village and just loved it. What a way to see the rainforests gliding across trees in a gondola on skyrail. Whoever thought of this was a genius. Old train was a treat for the kids the waterfalls we cruised past etc. Coming to Cairns you just have to do it. Great day out for the family. Thank you Skyrail and Train
Daniel from Amsterdam said on February 10, 2011
The best way to see the rainforest! Kuranda was a really nice village, good markets and I had a really nice lunch up there. But I have to say the journey was good enough that you didn't need a destination. Incredible views!
Sophie from UK said on January 25, 2011
Yesterday I ventured up to Kuranda and was overwhelmed by the sights of the canopy below me as I travelled up by skyrail. My family and I having travelled all the way from England and wanted to balance having something for my husband and I to do as well as entertaining our children. The skyrail provided this merging education with a stunning view, we were all mesmerized. I even was lucky enough to see a turtle from those great heights, splashing around in the Barron River. The staff were so kind, making it a real aussie experience. Definately the best way to see the rainforest.
Derek from Darwin said on January 4, 2011
We did this trip whilst onHoliday. What an amazing structure and the rainfoest was amazing. The kids loved the train as well.
Thank you
Nicholas from England said on December 3, 2010
We had a fabulous trip and really enjoyed cairns and everything we did. The Skyrail was fantastic with really informative information.
Thank you Cairns Holiday Specialists for all your help. We will be back.
John from Brisbane said on November 23, 2010
Skyrail has always been great.
Robina from Cairns said on November 22, 2010
Skyrail is great...
Richard from Cairns said on November 20, 2010
I really enjoyed Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, the view are great and you get to see an amazing part of the rainforest above Cairns.
