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Kuranda Self Drive: Full Day Scenic Rail and Skyrail

from A$178 per person

7 hours 40 mins

Drive yourself to the Skyrail Smithfield Terminal near Cairns and enjoy a full day exploring Kuranda. Experience the Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, with free time in Kuranda village and Heritage Markets. Includes tickets, coach transfer, and detailed itinerary.

Embark on a full day self-drive adventure to Kuranda, starting at the Skyrail Smithfield Terminal near Cairns. After checking in, you'll receive your Kuranda Boarding Pass, including your Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Rail tickets, itinerary, and discount vouchers.

Board the coach transfer to Freshwater Station, where you begin the renowned Kuranda Scenic Rail journey. Relax as the railway traverses breathtaking waterfalls, lush rainforest, and the scenic Barron Gorge on its way to the mountain village of Kuranda.

Once in Kuranda, enjoy free time to explore the village's famous Heritage Markets, local cafés, restaurants, and make the most of your included vouchers. The markets operate daily, offering a vibrant atmosphere and unique local products.

Your return journey is on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding above and through ancient tropical rainforest with two stops for scenic walks. Upon returning to Smithfield Terminal, your car will be ready for your drive home.

  • Kuranda Boarding Pass with detailed itinerary
  • Kuranda Scenic Rail ticket from Freshwater Station to Kuranda
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket from Kuranda to Smithfield Terminal
  • Return coach transfer to Freshwater Station
  • Discount vouchers for use in Kuranda village
  • Written itinerary in six languages
Start: 26 Redden Street, Cairns
Departure Point: Skyrail Smithfield Terminal, near Cairns Transfers: Coach from Smithfield Terminal to Freshwater Station Rail Journey: Freshwater Station to Kuranda on the Kuranda Scenic Rail Return: Kuranda to Smithfield Terminal via Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Languages: Written itinerary available in six languages Parking: Free parking is available at the Smithfield Terminal
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