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Sightseeing Kuranda Self-Driving Tour

4.8(6)1 hour
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Description

A great Kuranda option if you have your own car. Park your car at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal and meet at the covered bus stop in front of the terminal for your coach transfer to Freshwater Station. Board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway to journey through the magnificent Barron Gorge, with spectacular views of rainforest clad mountains and cascading waterfalls along the way. Arrive Kuranda and enjoy *Free time to explore this quaint village; *Free time varies depending on which Train/Skyrail time option you choose. After your visit to Kuranda Village It’s time to board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for an amazing journey over & through the rainforest. There are two stops along the way to explore, before arriving back at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal where you parked your car. PLEASE NOTE - 1 Reverse Itinerary Option: Skyrail first / Train return

Tour Options

Scenic Rail & Coach Self Drive
  • Scenic Rail & Coach Tour : Operates on dates Skyrail is closed for planned works from 20 Jul to 25 Oct 2026. FREE Kuranda Wildlife Park : Includes BONUS entry voucher to either Birdworld OR Koala Gardens!
Scenic Rail/Skyrail Self Drive
  • Duration: 6 hours: 9am meet for transfer / 9:50am Scenic Rail / 2 hrs free time Kuranda / 1:30pm Skyrail / end approx 3pm
Rail/Skyrail Self drive
  • Duration: 7 hours: 9am meet for transfer / 9:50am Scenic Rail / 3 hrs free time Kuranda / 2:45pm Skyrail / end approx 4.15pm
Self Drive Scenic Rail/Coach
  • Scenic Rail & Coach Tour: Operates on dates Skyrail is closed for planned works from 20 Jul to 25 Oct 2026. FREE Kuranda Wildlife Park
Self-Drive Scenic Rail/Skyrail
  • Duration: 5 hours: 9am meet for transfer / 9:50am Scenic Rail / 1 hr free time Kuranda / 12:45pm Skyrail / end approx 2.15pm
Self Drive Coach/Scenic Rail
  • Coach Tour & Scenic Rail : Operates on dates Skyrail is closed for planned works from 20 Jul to 25 Oct 2026. FREE Kuranda Wildlife Park : Includes BONUS entry voucher to either Birdworld OR Koala Gardens!
Sightseeing Kuranda Self-Driving Tour
  • *Reverse Itinerary*: Park at Skyrail Terminal / Enter Skyrail Terminal and board 12 noon Skyrail / 2 hrs Kuranda / 3.30pm Train / Coach to Car

Itinerary

150 min

Upon arrival in Kuranda, free time is allowed to do your own exploring – visit the Heritage Markets, stop by a local café, or why not take advantage of the exclusive Kuranda discounts on your Kuranda Boarding Pass!

Admission included90 min

Board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda. Once aboard you will be amazed as you glide silently over & through the rainforest. There are 2 stations enroute where you can alight and enjoy a walk through the rainforest. Visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre at Red Peak Station and take in the spectacular views at the lookouts like The Edge Lookout at Barron Falls Station.

Admission included95 min

Board the famous train for an amazing journey, as you travel one of the world's most scenic rail routes, through hand-hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning spectacular gorges.

Highlights

Kuranda Scenic Railway
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Free time in Kuranda to explore.

What's included

Included
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Free time in Kuranda to explore.
Not included
Lunch

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(6)

4.8
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