Kuranda is a village in the rainforest situated in the hills of Cairns. There are different ways to access the village, by road through the Kuranda range but the popular way is by the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Scenic Railway.
This Kuranda tour offers clients to travel up to Kuranda by the Kuranda Scenic Railway and travels down back to Cairns on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Also pick up & drop off from hotels and accommodations are included in the day package.
In the heart of Kuranda Village clients get access to the famous Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. The park is the largest butterfly aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere, the sanctuary is home to over 2000 butterflies from a variety of species.
After exploring the Butterfly Sanctuary clients are transferred to the Rainforestation which is a short drive from the village.The Rainforestation is a 40 hectare park surrounded by beautiful rainforest and tropical gardens where many activities are available for visitors. Please see them below.
Amy Duck:
Army Duck is half car and half boat vehicle which carries up to 30 passengers and can travel on roads and water. During this 45 minutes of pure adventure the Duck Captain will identify fascinating plants and wildlife and provide interesting information about them. Clients will also visit the tropical fruit orchard which has over 60 different species of exotic tropical fruit trees.
Koala & Wildlife Park:
At Koala & Wildlife Park visitors are welcomed and guided around the park by an experienced Wildlife Keeper. The park features elevated boardwalks which provide an uninterrupted views of many different Australian animals including reptiles. Visitors can handfeed kangaroos and wallabies, observe endangered cassowaries, see wombats and lace monitors, and safely encounter snakes and other reptiles.
Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience:
At Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience a local indigenous guide welcome visitors to join them on a journey to discover the Dreamtime and learn about the aboriginal customs and traditions. This activity takes approximately 1 hour to complete which includes both the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance Show and the Dreamtime Walk. This is the perfect activity for visitors who wants to learn more about the fascinating history of Australia’s Indigenous culture.
* Special 5% OFF. To claim the discount you have to enter the code "Kuranda5%" at the promotion code box at booking step 3.
Please see below closure dates for the Skyrail and Train.
Skyrail Closure Dates:
13 - 19 May / 4 - 10 September / 25th December
Train Closure Dates:
13 - 17 May / 10 - 12 June / 6 - 8 November
Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | Coach pick up from hotels |
| 08:30 | Kuranda Train departs Freshwater Station |
| Travel time is 1 hour & 10 minutes to Kuranda Village | |
| 10:00 | Train arrives in Kuranda |
| 11:00 | Enter the Butterfly Sanctuary |
| 11:45 | Coach pick up to go to the Rainforestation Park |
| At Rainforestation a BBQ lunch is served | |
| Activities to be completed are the Army Duck / Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience / Koala & Wildlife Park | |
| 15:45 | Coach transfer back to Kuranda Village |
| 16:00 | Skyrail Cableway departs Kuranda to return to Cairns |
| Travel time is 1 hour & 15 minutes to Smithfield Station | |
| 17:15 | Skyrail arrives at Smithfield Station |
| 17:20 | Coach transfer back to hotels |
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | Coach pick up from hotels |
| 08:30 | Skyrail departs Smithfield Station |
| Travel time is 1 hour & 10 minutes to Kuranda Village | |
| 10:00 | Skyrail arrives in Kuranda |
| 10:30 | Enter the Butterfly Sanctuary |
| 11:15 | Coach pick up to go to the Rainforestation Park |
| At Rainforestation a BBQ lunch is served | |
| Activities to be completed are the Army Duck / Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience / Koala & Wildlife Park | |
| 15:00 | Coach transfer back to Kuranda Village |
| 15:30 | Scenic Train departs Kuranda to return to Cairns |
| Travel time is 1 hour & 15 minutes to Cairns Station | |
| 16:45 | Train arrives at Cairns Central Station |
| 17:00 | Coach transfer back to hotels |
Please Note:
Level of fitness: Easy and short walks.
Koala Gardens & Birdworld Kuranda tickets to be purchased at the park entrance in Kuranda.
| Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Ex. Cairns |
$295.00 per adult $155.00 per child $745.00 per family |
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| Ex. Northern Beaches |
$335.00 per adult $180.00 per child $865.00 per family |
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| Ex. Port Douglas |
$355.00 per adult $195.00 per child $935.00 per family |
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| Additional Extras | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | |
| Train upgrade to gold class | $60.00 per adult / $60.00 per child / $240.00 per family | |
| Skyrail upgrade to diamond view | $24.00 per adult / $15.00 per child / $78.00 per family | |
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Family Price: 2 Adults & 2 Children.
Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.
Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is usually paid directly to the tour operator on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy. Some tour operators request full payment at the time of booking.
Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.
Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.