Cairns: Self-Guided Kuranda Day Trip, Scenic Rail & Skyrail
Duration
7 hours
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Last Minute Availability
Wheelchair accessible
Live Tour Guide
English
Highlights
- Discover the pristine World Heritage rainforest on a historic scenic railway.
- Ride a cable car that glides just a few meters above the rainforest canopy.
- Visit the Kuranda markets, unique shops and nature parks.
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at most hotels in central Cairns (except for the northern beach area and Palm Cove and Port Douglas)
- 1-way ticket for Kuranda Scenic Railway
- 1-way ticket for Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Excluded
- Suitcase or heavy bag storage
- Transfer from Northern Beaches Palm Cove and Port Douglas
- Food
- Koala Garden, Butterfly Sanctuary, Bird World, and Rainforest Station entry fees
Meeting Point
Full Description
See native wildlife, including the cassowary, the 3rd largest flightless bird in the world. Next, take the Skyrail back down (Smithfield Skyrail Station) at 2pm. Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery through and deep into the world's oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest. The iconic Skyrail experience is a must-see Cairns attraction in Australia's World Heritage-listed Tropical Rainforest, immersing you in one of the most botanically fascinating areas on Earth. At the end of your Skyrail experience, the bus will pick you up again at 15:30 and take you back to your hotel.
Know Before You Go
- Arriving at Yorkeys Knob from a cruise ship, passengers must find their own way to the station and back after the tour.
- Due to congestion at the Cairns terminal, passengers arriving by cruise ship must go to the Pullman International Hotel to be picked up.
- Weather may affect Skyrail operations, but the activity provider will try to arrange accommodation.
- Due to limited availability and/or bad weather, the activity provider reserves the right to change the order and time of the itinerary.
- Please note that the start time of the activity does not correspond to your pick-up time. To arrange a pick-up time from your accommodation, the activity provider will send you an email.
- Luggage or large bags are not allowed.
- You have to bring : comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sun hat.
- Wheelchair accessible.
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