Kuranda in a Day! - Cairns

KURANDA SCENIC RAIL BARRON FALLS LOOKOUT STONEY CREEK BRIDGE KURANDA VILLAGE SKYRAIL TERMINAL SKYRAIL CABLEWAY RAINFOREST INTERPRETATION CENTRE CITY & MOUNTAIN VIEWS TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL PARK

Kuranda in a Day! is an unguided budget tour option which combines the famous Scenic Rail and Skyrail Cableway into a relaxing scenic day trip.

What makes it Great?

• Excellent value
• Flexible Day
• Return Coach transfers from your Cairns Accommodation or self drive
• Choose to add on attractions
• Choose from 2 or 4 hours in Kuranda

Kuranda Scenic Rail:
Enjoy a leisurely start to the day with a pickup time of around 8:20am from your hotel.  Your coach which will transfer you to the delightful Freshwater Railway Station.

You will board the famous historic Kuranda Scenic Rail at 9:45am for your experience through some of the oldest rainforest in the world to Kuranda. The train journey will take you through 15 hand carved tunnels, across the giant bridge over Stoney Creek, and will stop at Barron Gorge Observation Deck for photographs.

Kuranda Village:
Upon arrival in Kuranda, the day is yours to experience the charm and colour of the "Village in the Rainforest", including the Heritage Markets with many stalls and shops. The markets operate 7 days a week, giving you the opportunity to sample and experience much of the local art and handicraft. You will have 2-4 hours free time to purchase your lunch and explore Kuranda.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway:
At your scheduled time of either 1:45pm or 3:30pm, you will board the 'award winning' Skyrail for your return to Cairns. Gliding only metres above the tree canopy of World Heritage listed rainforest you will become totally immersed in this unique environment. It is the perfect opportunity to experience spectacular views of the mountains and Coral Sea.

Your rainforest experience ends at Caravonica Lakes where your coach is waiting to transfer you back to your accommodation at either 3:00pm or 4:40pm.

Itinerary:

• 8:15am Coach transfer from your Cairns Accommodation to Freshwater Station
• 9:45am Kuranda Scenic Rail
• 11:15am Arrive into Kuranda Village
• Approx 2.5 or 4 hours in Kuranda Village
• 1:45pm or 3:30pm Return by Skyrail Cableway
• Barron Falls Boardwalk
• Red Peak Boardwalk
• 3:00pm or 4:40pm Return transfer to your Cairns Accommodation

Departures:
Departs daily. You can choose coach transfers or to self drive. This trip can be taken in reverse order by taking the Skyrail to Kuranda first, and then returning by Scenic Rail.

Upgrade Options:
You also have the option to upgrade your Kuranda trip to include the fiollowing options:-

• The Kuranda Wildlife Experience
  (Birdworld, Butterfly Sanctuary & Koala Gardens)
• Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
• Rainforestation
• Hartleys Crocodile Adventures
• Gold Class Rail

For further details please enquire with one of our friendly consultants...