Kuranda is a beautiful village located in the middle of rainforest in the hills of Cairns. There are different ways to access the village, by road through the Kuranda range but the popular way is to get there by the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway or the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
On the Return Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Tour travellers travel up to Kuranda by the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and travel down back to Cairns again by the Skyrail. The pick and drop off from accommodation can be organised and added into the itinerary. The coach transfer is available from any hotel in the Cairns area, Northern Beaches and also Port Douglas.
Kuranda Village is a great place for shopping with many shops all within short walking distance from the train station and the skyrail station. The Kuranda markets open every day and it is a very famous market between tourists and locals. The market consists of locally made arts, crafts and produce stalls. Kuranda has also several art galleries and a large range of sidewalk restaurants and cafes. Kuranda is also a major centre for opals and didgeridoos.
Some of the attractions in Kuranda include the Bird World Kuranda, the Butterfly Sanctuary and the Koala Gardens.Tickets can be purchased at the park entrance.
Upgrade your experience to Diamond View Gondala:
The Diamond View Gondala provides a glass floor for an extra view of the Rainforest. Visitors will love the experience to look straight down to the forest below but also enjoy the panoramic view around them. There are 11 Diamond View Gondolas available and each one can carry maximum of 5 passengers departing 7 minutes apart from each other. It is a great experience.
NEW- Upgrade your experience to Canopy Glider:
This is the ultimate Skyrail experience! Glide above the oldest rainforest in the world in an open gondala and enjoy the amazing panoramic views around. Along the way travellers will have the company of a guide and ranger who will explain about the diversity of fauna and flora of the famous Kuranda rainforest. The number of passengers allowed in the gondala is 4 people so enjoy the personalised service. The Canopy Glider operates twice a day only. Check in times are: 9:15am (Smithfield Terminal) or 1:45pm (Kuranda Terminal).Travelling time is between 2 - 3 hours one way. Height, age and weight restrictions apply.Please see below closure dates for the Skyrail.
13 - 19 May / 4 - 10 September / 25th December
Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.
| Time | Description |
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| The client chooses the times of the skyrail. | |
| Important: Please write the times of the skyrail in the comment box during the booking process. | |
| Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | Action |
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| Return Skyrail - Self Drive |
$109.00 per adult $54.50 per child $272.00 per family |
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| Return Skyrail (With transfers from Cairns city) |
$133.00 per adult $78.50 per child $344.00 per family |
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| Additional Extras | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | |
| Diamond View Gondala (one way) | $30.00 per adult / $15.00 per child / $90.00 per family | |
| Diamond View Gondala (both ways) | $60.00 per adult / $30.00 per child / $180.00 per family | |
Please Note: IMPORTANT: Please add a note in the special notes section at the time of booking specifying the best departure time for you.
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Family Price: 2 Adults & 2 Children.
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At the Kuranda Classic Tour travellers travel up to Kuranda by the Kuranda Scenic Railway and travels down back to Cairns on the famous Skyrail Cableway. Also pick up & drop off from hotels and accommodations are included in the day package.
Great Kuranda tour combination.
Visitors travel by the scenic railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and also visit the Rainforestation, which is a 40 hectare park surrounded by beautiful rainforest and tropical gardens with many activities available.
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.