Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)

Chinese

Cantonese

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and historic Kuranda Scenic Railway with personalised service in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese.

Journey above World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest on Skyrail, explore Kuranda Village's Heritage Markets and wildlife sanctuaries, and witness Barron Falls cascading through Barron Gorge National Park. Return via the 1891 Kuranda Scenic Railway, travelling through 15 hand-carved tunnels and 37 heritage bridges as your guide shares Djabugay cultural stories, Queensland railway history, and tropical ecology.

Our service includes pickup from Cairns City and Cairns Port with all Skyrail and Railway tickets included.

Please note that from 20 July, the Skyrail will be undergoing renovations; from 21 July onwards guests will be driven to Kuranda, returning by train.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Skyrail will be undergoing major renovations from 20 July until 18 August 2026. From this date, Skyrail will be replaced with van transfer to Kuranda Village

On the following dates Skyrail will be undergoing scheduled maintenance. The tour operator will reachout with amendment to your itinerary: May 25-31 , June 1, Aug 24-25, 31, Sep 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, Dec 25

Please note, the cruise port pickup is for Cairns (city) Cruise Terminal only. If you dock in Yorkey's Knob, an extra fee will apply

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Cairns

Your guide collects you from your Cairns accommodation and shares insights about Djabugay Aboriginal heritage and World Heritage Wet Tropics during the scenic drive to either Skyrail Smithfield Terminal or Freshwater Station, depending on optimal daily routing to avoid crowds.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Glide 7.5 kilometers above pristine rainforest canopy with Coral Sea views. Stop at Red Peak Station to walk elevated boardwalks through ancient forest, then visit Barron Falls Station to view spectacular waterfalls cascading into Barron Gorge National Park from multiple lookout platforms.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Hotel/Port pickup & drop-off from Cairns city, Northern beaches, cruise terminal or airport

Kuranda Scenic Railway one-way ticket

Expert local guide fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese

Genuine small group (max 10), air-conditioned vehicle

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway one-way ticket with Red Peak and Barron Falls station stops

Lunch - your guide will recommend the best cafes in Kuranda Village

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Cruise Port Pickup

Pickup from Cairns Cruise Port: This is the CITY Port only - for pickup from Yorkey's Knob, an additional fee will apply
Pickup included

Cairns City Pickup

Cairns City pickup/dropoff
Pickup included

Reviews

4.81

113 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun. Hot. Great views. ...
Shari K,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun. Hot. Great views. Did this solo with no issues. Friendly staff and people at the top. Everyone was very nice
Rainforest Adventure
Kathleen J,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
My partner and I had a great experience on the Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Thanks Man 👍
Steve H,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Man was exceptional enjoyed all his flora and fawner knowledge. He’s a great guy and you will enjoy your time with him 👍 We love Kuranda the train the cable car the village an in missable part of any trip to cairns
We enjoyed our ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. We had our tickets for the railway, showed us around Kuronda,
Freedom33001642835,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Man was very prompt to pick us up at each location. He was very knowledgeable, and helped us to have a very interesting, enjoyable, and stress free day!
Great Day out
SimonAntony B,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s a great day out, try and sit on the right hand side of the train if going to Karunda on the train. Man ( his name ) our guide was spot on, very flexible and knowledgeable. We were off a cruise ship, he was very aware that we needed to get back for a certain time and adjusted the tour accordingly, great !
A successful day 👍👌🏝️
Locarnomonti,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice chauffeur good info Well Organized No waiting times The train was the highlight total 2 hours train 🚂 1 hour cable car 🚡
Great day in Kuranda
DebHucke,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Man was terrific. Very knowledgeable about the area and flexible as well. We especially loved how stress-free all the logistics were.
Our tour guide Man was...
Thien T,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Man was extremely knowledgeable about the Kuranda tour and the surrounding area. He explained everything clearly, answered questions confidently, and made the tour both informative and enjoyable.
Small group= better experience
Timothy C,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Forget the cruise ships big bus tours, We had 10 on comfortable van and a great guide Chris. We went to spots big bus can’t get to.
Man (tour operator) was fantastic!
billfB9090FR,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was a great choice. Our drive trip operator messed up and forgot to come get us on the day we were supposed to go out with them. We had to switch to the following day, and we contacted Man to see if we could go a day earlier with him. He responded immediately and 30 minutes later he picked us up with updated tickets and did a fantastic job of making it a special day. HIGHLY recommend!