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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway+Kuranda Scenic Railway Combo

  • Cairns
  • Sightseeing Bus / Cable Car / Train
  • Cairns
  • Rainforest
  • Scenic Railway

Overview

Due to required maintenance on our track, please note the following altered timetables and closure for Kuranda Scenic Railway services:

Please note: Kuranda Scenic Railway will not operate on Christmas Day.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

Kuranda Skyrail

Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over and deep into Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area that has survived against all odds to become the home of the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest.
Enjoy a truly unique perspective of this ancient landscape; glide metres above the pristine jungle canopy before descending to explore the rainforest close up.

Planning Points
Skyrail’s Smithfield (Cairns) terminal is located 15 minutes north of Cairns and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas.
Bus transfers are available from selected Cairns City locations.
A one-way journey takes approximately 1 ½ hours including time spent exploring Red Peak and Barron Falls. Allow 2 ½ hours for a round trip experience. Skyrail can be combined with the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway for a half or full day experience.
First departure is at 8:30am, the last round trip experience departs at 2:45pm from Smithfield or Kuranda and the last one-way experience departs at 3:45pm.
Gondolas depart continuously throughout the day and bookings are made in 15 minute intervals.
Gondolas carry a maximum of 6 people in a standard gondola and a maximum of 5 people in Diamond View (including infants).

KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY
The Original Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls within the World Heritage listed Barron Gorge National Park.
This famous railway winds its way on a journey from Cairns to Kuranda. The journey to Kuranda takes approximately 2 hours, which includes a 10-minute stop at the spectacular Barron Falls Station for a bird’s eye view of the Barron Falls. Passing through 15 hand carved tunnels, 37 bridges, spectacular waterfalls and into the stunning Barron Gorge.
Choose from Heritage or Gold Class travel to discover this famous railway journey. Being one with the rainforest as you undertake an unforgettable journey is what makes Kuranda Scenic Railway such a must-do experience.
The Kuranda Scenic Railway operates daily all year, except Christmas Day.

TO KURANDA TIMETABLE
Depart Cairns station 8.30am & 9.30am
Depart Freshwater station 8.55am & 9.55am*
Arrive Kuranda 10.25am & 11.25am

FROM KURANDA TIMETABLE
Depart Kuranda 2.00pm & 3.30pm*
Arrive Freshwater 3.32pm & 5.02pm
Arrive Cairns 3.55pm & 5.25pm

1.Skyrail Address:6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield QLD 4878
2.Scenic Railway Terminal:126-144 Bunda St, Cairns City QLD 4870

Experience Map
Plan your day with our experience map.

Bus transfer

What’s included

Included

  • Please refer to the different packages.

Not included

  • All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.

Ages

Child: Fares apply to children aged from 4–14 years inclusive. Infants aged 0–3 years travel free of charge.

How to use

[Start with Skyrail]

After the booking is successful, we will send an electronic confirmation to your email. Please check the email and check the information on the confirmation slip. On the day of your participation, please arrive at least 15 minutes before your reservation time, please park your vehicle at the Smithfield Station on Skyrail, and present your electronic confirmation slip to check in from this station.

Smithfield station: 6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield QLD 4878

[With One Way Transfer from Cairns & Beaches Hotels]

It is recommended to print out the voucher. On the day of tour, please wait at the hotel or the meeting point 10 minutes in advance to wait for the bus labeled

Pick-up can be arranged with Cairns CBD hotels. Some hotels cannot stop or are not in the pick-up area, the pickup will be arranged at the nearest pick-up point. The driver will not call or wait for late guests. If he cannot see the guests at the specified time or place, he will drive away immediately to the next stop to pick up other guests. Please be there 5-10 minutes in advance.

Upon arrival at Smithfield Station, please present the Skyrail Cableway voucher at the counter to redeem the ticket to Kuranda.

At Kuranda Scenic Railway Station, please go to the railway station 15 minutes to 30 minutes in advance, and present the Kuranda scenic railway voucher to redeem train ticket. Return to Cairns, please get off at the Cairns Station. The station is located in CBD area, and you can return to the hotel by yourself.

Please note that transfer may be late during peak seasons. If your driver is late, please call +61 07 40385555.

[Start with Railway]

After the booking is successful, we will send an electronic confirmation to your email. Please check the email and check the information on the confirmation slip. On the day of your participation, please arrive at least 15 minutes before your reservation time, and present your electronic confirmation slip to check in from this station.

Scenic Railway Cairns:126-144 Bunda St, Cairns City QLD 4870

Scenic Railway Kuranda: Coondoo St, Kuranda QLD 4881

[NOTE] This itinerary is a splicing itinerary of multiple attractions. There is no guide throughout the whole process. You need to play in order according to the confirmation form provided. If you have any questions, you can consult online or call for help according to the contact information provided.

Good to know

From Monday 20th July-Thursday 31st December 2026, the Kuranda Scenic Railway timetable will be temporarily adjusted. 08:30am Departs Cairns 15mins later at 08:45. 14:00pm Departs Kuranda 45mins later at 14:45. 09:30am and 15:30 pm is unaltered and remains as per normal timetable.

A one-way journey takes approximately 1 hours including time spent exploring Red Peak and Barron Falls. Allow 2 hours for a round trip experience. Skyrail can be combined with the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway for a half or full day experience. ; Gondolas depart continuously throughout the day and bookings are made in 15 minute intervals. Gondolas carry a maximum of 6 people in a standard gondola and a maximum of 5 people in Diamond View (including infants). Please take it as per your pre-booked time.

If you miss the pre-allocated time due to personal reasons, you may change the travel schedule with the staff on that day, but it's subject to the availability on the day.

The ticket is available on the day of issue only . If the ticket does not be used, the ticket will automatically become invalid. No change of date or refund can be arranged.

There are two docking points in the process of the cable car, you can get off the cable car to walk. Multilingual Interpretive App and Audio Guide.

Free Wi-Fi at all stations.

The boarding point is the gate of the hotel or the designated boarding point. Please do not wait in the hotel room.

As this pick-up service is a carpool service, the boarding time will be earlier.Please understand.

If the guest is late for the trip, any expenses incurred shall be borne by the guest.And cannot arrange refund.

Disclaimer

Once the product has been successfully booked, a confirmation voucher will be issued. The voucher contains important booking details and participation notes. Please read it carefully. If we do not receive any feedback from you, it will be deemed that you have read, understood and accepted all information stated on the voucher.

As an intermediary booking agent, we are responsible for arranging travel product reservations on behalf of customers.

We recommend that customers purchase travel insurance. Travel product suppliers, including attractions, hotels and transportation providers, are directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of the products they provide. We are not liable for safety issues arising from products operated by third-party suppliers.

In the event of an unexpected incident where no travel insurance coverage applies, we will provide reasonable assistance where possible; however, any related costs or losses will be borne by the customer.

If the booking is cancelled due to reasons attributable to the travel product supplier, we will refund the amount paid for the affected booking. No additional compensation will be provided.

No-show: Ticket holders who fail to attend without prior cancellation or notification will not be eligible for a refund.

We will make reasonable efforts to assist customers in communicating and negotiating solutions with travel product suppliers.

When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly follow all instructions provided by the venue and staff. Please ensure that you fully understand the associated risks, including any venue notices or safety waivers that may be required. Customers must cooperate with all safety requirements and must not engage in any dangerous behaviour during the activity.

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