Skyrail and Kuranda Railway - with transfers to/from Cairns

Tour Details

• Included in price:

  Skyrail Coach transfer from Cairns or Cairns Northern Beaches accommodation +
  One-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Experience from Smithfield Terminal to Kuranda [Approximately 10:00AM] +
  One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway journey - departing Kuranda Railway Station [2PM Service from Kuranda unless 3.30pm service requested)]+
  Skyrail Coach transfer from Freshwater Connection Railway Station to Cairns or Cairns Northern Beaches accommodation [3:30PM]

  [Please click the Route MAP below to enlarge and to preview videos.]

  

• Available for purchase/hire:

  Diamond View Gondola Skyrail Upgrade: You may like to upgrade your Skyrail journey to a Diamond View Gondola.

  • Take in the spectacular tropical rainforest from the unique viewing perspective of Skyrail’s glass floor Diamond View Gondolas.
  • There are 11 Diamond View gondolas that each carry a maximum of 5 passengers, and will depart stations approximately every 7 minutes. Passengers travelling on them will enjoy dedicated boarding queues at all terminals and stations. Allow an additional 30mins for your Diamond View journey.

   

  Gold Class Train Upgrade: You may like to upgrade from the standard Heritage Class Carriage to the Gold Class Carriage.

  • Afternoon Service: Gold Class is ONLY available on the afternoon 3.30pm service and ends once the train reaches Freshwater Station (@ 5pm). Gold Class passengers will be served welcome drinks served onboard the train at Kuranda station 20 mins prior to the departuer of the 3.30pm afternoon service.

  • Gold Class offers individual seating in lounge-style chairs, historical decor, with a dedicated host service provided.

  • Afternoon Tea is included in Gold Class and feature a selection of Queensland and local Tablelands produce such as Gallo Dairyland Cheese, Skybury Coffee, Wondaree Macadamias, Mango to Go (100% pure mango treat), freshly baked muffins, Sirromet wines and Great Northern Brewing Company Super Crisp Lager. (note: Alcoholic beverages not served on Anzac Day 25 April)

  • You'll also receive a Gold Class Gift Pack (souvenir pen, badge, postcard and trip guide) to remember your journey by.

   

  Skyrail's gift shops are located at Smithfield and Kuranda Terminals, and stock a wide range of souvenirs, gifts, books,
  
  The Kuranda Scenic Railway Gift Shop boasts a wide range of historical and Australian gifts including all your Kuranda Scenic Railway souvenirs.

• Duration:

  Approximately 7 hours

• Departure:

  10:00 AM Daily
  11:15 AM Daily

• Return:

• Departure points:

  Cairns, Palm Cove, Cairns Beaches and Trinity Beach

• Pickup/departure instructions:

  This tour picks up from accommodations in Cairns or Cairns Northern Beaches accommodation (excludes Yorkey's Knob, Holloways and Machans Beaches). Please advise us of your accommodation in the appropriate field on the booking form. To ensure tours are not delayed, please contact Skyrail (details on confirmation) at least 24hrs prior to travel to find out your relevant hotel pick up time. Note that this tour begins from Skyrail's Smithfield terminal.

• What to bring:

  Daypacks and fold-up baby strollers can been taken on the cableway.
  
  Luggage is not able to be carried on the cableway or coach transfer service.
  
  Consider downloading the Skyrail App from the AppStore or Google Play to augment your Skyrail experience.

• Fitness level required:

  Low

• Child policies:

  Child Fares 4-14years.
  
  Infants under 4 years are Free of Charge, however please include them in your booking request to ensure a boarding pass is issued.
  
  Children must be accompanied by an adult while travelling on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

• Additional Information:

• Destinations:

  Kuranda