Kuranda Classic Experience

Please note this is not bookable online, please call Maryanne or Katie on (07) 40283567 for availability

Includes a one‐way journey aboard Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns or Freshwater Station and a one‐way journey on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, including coach transfer back to your chosen boarding station.

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Adult $140.00 Child $80.00 Family 2A+2C $350.00 Gold Class upgrade $59 per person Please note the above prices include a booking fee Prices valid from 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025

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Kuranda Markets open Wednesday to Sunday

Skyrail Rainforest Cable and Kuranda Scenic Train take approx 1.5 hours in each direction

Make your way to the Cairns or Freshwater Railway Station 30 minutes before your train journey.

​​Experience two of the most popular tourist attractions in Far North Queensland—journey aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway to Kuranda village. Leisurely explore Kuranda, the famous 'village in the rainforest', before returning to Cairns, gliding above the canopy of World Heritage rainforest and learning more about this ancient ecosystem with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Journey aboard Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns Railway Station at 8.30 am or 9.30 am. The original Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class carriages offer the old-world charm of travelling in authentic timber carriages, some of which are up to 100 years old.

Upgrade to Gold Class on the 9.30am Train service

Experience your scenic journey in the refurbished original redwood heritage carriages. Sit back and enjoy the scenery and numerous photographic opportunities as you wind through the World Heritage-listed rainforest.

• Leisurely explore Kuranda, the village in the rainforest
• Travel on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from the Kuranda Terminal at 2.30 pm or 3.30 pm departure
• Transfer by shuttle coach from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Caravonica Terminal to Cairns Railway Station

Shuttle Transfer Times

• 1.30pm Skyrail departing Kuranda meets the 3.00pm transfer from Skyrail Smithfield Terminal to Freshwater railway station
• 2.30 pm Skyrail departing Kuranda meets the 4.00 pm bus transfer from Skyrail Caravonica Terminal, Smithfield to Cairns Railway Station
• 3.30 pm Skyrail departing Kuranda meets the 5.20 pm transfer from Skyrail Caravonica Terminal, Smithfield to Freshwater or Cairns Railway Station

Parking:

Cairns station Parking is at Cairns Central shopping centre – please ensure that you provide your number plate details upon check-in to validate for free parking Freshwater station has free parking all around the station.

Gold Class inclusions: - 9.30am service only

Dedicated attendant service Individual seating, lounge-style chairs Ambient, historical carriage décor Kuranda Scenic Railway gift pack including badge, pen and postcard Souvenir trip guide Stop and disembark at Din Din (Barron Falls) station, with stunning views of Din Din (Barron Falls) Morning tea featuring a selection of Queensland and local Tablelands produce such as Gallo Dairyland Cheese, Skybury Coffee, Wondaree Macadamias, Tropical Sorbets, freshly-baked muffins, quality Australian white and red wines and Great Northern Brewing Company Super Crisp Lager. Welcome tropical mocktails served in the pavilion area, 20 minutes before the arrival of the train when boarding at Freshwater Station in the morning

Please Note: No Gold Class service is offered on the 15-minute journey between Cairns and Freshwater Station. All customers are welcome to commence or end their journey at Cairns Station.

Due to scheduled maintenance and Public holidays the following days are not available

Skyrail does not operate

25th December 2024 7th – 20th May (Inclusive) 7th – 20th October (Inclusive) 25th December 2025

Kuranda Scenic Train is not operating due to maintenance on

6th, 7th & 8th November 2024 25th December 2024 26th - 30th May inclusive 2025 11th, 12th, 13th June 2025 inclusive 19th, 20th & 21st November 2025