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From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail & Skyrail Option

4.7  / 5
157 reviews
Activity provider:Brett's Kuranda and Outback Tours
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From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail & Skyrail Option

Activity provider:Brett's Kuranda and Outback Tours
4.7  / 5
157 reviews
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From US$ 96.66 per person

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Experience one of Australia's most scenic train journeys on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Board the train at Freshwater and travel through a landscape of lush rainforest and waterfalls. Get some free time in Kuranda to stroll the craft markets and more.

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Duration 8 hours - 1 day
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pick-up from your accommodation in Port Douglas or Palm Cove.
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Itinerary
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    11 pickup location options:

    Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach, Port Douglas, Williams Esplanade at French Street, Kewarra Beach, Trinity Beach, Trinity Beach, Palm Cove, Clifton Beach, Port Douglas, Palm Cove

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

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    Kuranda Scenic Railway

    Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

  • Bus / coach

    (3 minutes)

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    Kuranda

    Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Arts & crafts market visit (2 hours)

  • Bus / coach

    (3 minutes)

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    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Aerial view, Scenic views on the way (75 minutes)

  • Bus / coach

    (20 minutes)

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    Surf Club Palm Cove

    Break time, Photo stop, Beer, Cocktail, Spirits, Wine, Free time, Walk, Sunset, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus / coach

    (30 minutes)

  • 11 drop-off locations:

    Port Douglas, Clifton Beach, Port Douglas, Kewarra Beach, Williams Esplanade at French Street, Trinity Beach, Trinity Beach, Clifton Beach, Palm Cove, Kewarra Beach, Palm Cove

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Ride one of the most spectacular rail journeys in Australia through 15 hand-carved tunnels
  • Stroll around the quaint rainforest village of Kuranda and visit its arts and crafts markets
  • Unwind in Palm Cove and enjoy a cocktail or walk on the beach
  • Benefit from pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Port Douglas or Palm Cove
Full description

Following pickup in the morning, relax on the ride with entertaining commentary.

Travel down the Captain Cook Highway, known as the second most scenic highway in Australia, and learn the history of the region, along with local issues and stories about wildlife. 

Arrive at the beautiful Freshwater Station and board the historic Kuranda scenic railway. Then, head through the rainforest and take in the breathtaking scenery of waterfalls and 15 dramatic tunnels carved through the rocks. 

Upon arrival in Kuranda, explore the 'Village in the Rainforest', famous for its colorful arts and crafts markets, which are open every day. 

Browse the wide variety of Aboriginal artifacts, such as handmade leather goods, wood, and jewelry. Stop at a café for lunch and listen to the busker, or try some local snacks such as macadamia nuts, honey, mango wine, homemade sweets, or delicious homemade ice cream.

Next, head up the coast to Palm Cove, where you'll be taken along the palm-fringed esplanade. Then, purchase a drink and enjoy some staggering views of the picturesque beach or take a walk along the beach and let the kids play in the playground.

Return to Port Douglas with new friends and great memories, before getting dropped off at your accommodation or chosen restaurant on request.  

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Cocktails and other drinks
  • Hotel pickup from Cairns city

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • Please note that from Monday 8th of May until the 14th of May, Skyrail Cableway is closed for maintenance so please book the scenic train only option
  • Both Skyrail and Scenic trains are closed from 15th May until Monday 22nd May
  • This tour is unavailable from Cairns
  • This tour is suitable for all ages and for those with limited mobility
  • This tour is available from the Northern Beaches of Cairns
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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 157 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Our trip was fantastic. What a beautiful area and a great day out. Well organised and was picked up on time. Glenn our guide was great. Very knowledgeable and made the day interesting, fun and was accommodating in anything we needed.. would recommend.

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April 26, 2023

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Peter – AustraliaVerified booking

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What a great day we had, from the nice greeting we got from our pick-up to the ride up to Kuranda on the train, which gave us great views and commentary to then walking round the village and then the ride down on the skyrail again giving you more great views. Our driver made sure we knew where we had to meet up at each stop and gave us information about the area while travelling back to our hotel. Would definitely recommend.

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March 4, 2023

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Stuart – United KingdomVerified booking

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Really cool tour! We started with the Skyrail over the rainforest which was amazing, you dont feel as high up as you actually are given the height of the trees but the views are spectacular. The Skyrail finishes in Kuranda which is a lovely small town in the middle of the rainforest, the food there is very nice and it is nice to see the town. We travelled back to Freshwater Station by the train which was very cool, the views were incredible. The only downfall was that your seats are assigned and you could get stuck next to kids who were quite rude but all in all an amazing tour. Our driver Chris was nothing short if fantastic! He was on time, we weren’t rushed, he was entertaining and his knowledge of the area and rainforest was brilliant.

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