Skyrail & Train

The Skyrail and Train tour is the purest way to experience Kuranda's two legendary transport icons in a single day from Cairns, pairing the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway gondola journey with the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway for a 9-hour celebration of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Hotel pickup from Cairns CBD is included, and the day is designed around the joy of iconic travel.

Guests glide over the ancient rainforest canopy aboard Skyrail, experiencing the Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest from above — stopping at mid-stations for boardwalk walks to waterfalls and rainforest lookouts. On arrival in Kuranda, guests enjoy generous free time to explore the famous village, browse the markets, visit galleries and cafes, and discover why Kuranda has captivated visitors for generations. The return journey descends through the mountains on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through hand-cut tunnels and past dramatic gorges on one of Australia's most scenic rail journeys.

This tour is ideal for independent-minded travellers who prefer to explore Kuranda village at their own pace rather than following a structured activities program. It suits couples, photographers, repeat visitors and those who have already experienced Rainforestation and simply want to relish the two iconic transport experiences. The combination of Skyrail and Scenic Railway covers the Wet Tropics from two completely different perspectives.

For visitors from Cairns who want a scenic, relaxed and memorable day in Kuranda without a packed itinerary, Skyrail and Train is the perfect fit.