10 Rail Tours in Cairns That You Shouldn't Miss

September 27, 2021 Nicolette Lion

Cairns is the perfect city for merry revelers, passionate divers and adrenaline junkies, offering booming nightlife and heart-pounding adventure amid a vibrant, tropical setting.  This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Embark on an eco-adventure or take a dip in a lagoon pool before hitting the town to unwind and shake what you’ve got Down Under.
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1. Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-3 Wildlife Gold 930

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Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you save time and money. Drinking water bottle for all customers. Not much people on board that means we are quick and don't waste time picking many customers from many places. Local Tour Guide and the ability to speak your local language if you are from Asia and SE Asian countries. Guest customer service.

Inclusions: Train Tickets (Gold Class),Ticket to 3 Wildlife Parks,Tickets to Kuranda River Boat, Lunch at Frogs - Complimentary Guide Book, Maps & Information Guide,- Complimentary Water Bottle, Commentry - Pick up/Drop off Cairns CBD Hotels/Backpackers only.

Exclusions: Souvenirs - Personal Expenses - Photos with Koala

Reviewed By 356simon

Knowledge and friendly. Full of great travel ideas for our family to do. Competitive prices too. Highly recommend.

2. Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-RFS GRAND 0830

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Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you save time and money. Drinking water bottle for all customers. Not much people on board that means we are quick and don't waste time picking many customers from many places. Local Tour Guide and the ability to speak your local language if you are from Asia and SE Asian countries. Guest customer service.

Inclusions: Train Tickets- Heritage Class, Skyrail Tickets, Shuttle Bus Tickets - RFS Entry Tickets, Kuranda Riverboat Entry Tickets,BBQ Buffet Lunch, Complimentary Guide Book,, Commentry,Pick up/Drop off

Exclusions: Personal expenses/Souvenirs & Photos with Koala

Reviewed By 356simon

Knowledge and friendly. Full of great travel ideas for our family to do. Competitive prices too. Highly recommend.

3. Kuranda tour via Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Rail

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This small-group tour includes transfers from your port or hotel to the amazing Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where you will glide over the rainforest canopy as you make your way to Red Peak Station. From there explore the World Heritage listed rainforest before re-boarding to the Barron Falls. View the magnificent Barron Gorge, falls & visit the Rainforest Interpretive Centre before re-boarding the cableway and making your way to Kuranda. You will be met there and transferred to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest (if you prefer, take a five-minute walk). There you will have two hours to eat, shop and explore. Later, make your way to the nearby Kuranda Railway Station to board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a journey through the rainforest over 37 bridges & through 15 tunnels. From Freshwater Station you will be transferred back to your hotel or port. Alternatively, you may choose to travel onwards to Cairns Station and walk to your city accommodation.

Inclusions: Pick-up from and drop-off to your port by air-conditioned bus., Kuranda map and visitors guide., One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda., Two hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets., One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Birdworld (approx. AU$19/adult, AU$9.50/child), Butterfly Sanctuary (approx. AU$20/adult, AU$10/child), Kuranda Koala Gardens (approx. AU$19/adult and AU$9.50/child)

Reviewed By C9985YMgreg

Had a great day, our tour guide Michael was fantastic and was so informative in all aspects of the area and very attentive. I would recommend to anyone who wants to do this tour.

4. Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-RFS GRAND GOLD PLUS 0930

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Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you save time and money. Drinking water bottle for all customers. Not much people on board that means we are quick and don't waste time picking many customers from many places. Local Tour Guide and the ability to speak your local language if you are from Asia and SE Asian countries. Guest customer service.

Inclusions: Train Tickets (Gold Class), RFS Shuttle Tickets & RFS Entry Tickets, BBQ Buffet Lunch., Skyrail Diamond ViewTickets, Kuranda River Boat, Complimentary Guide Book, Maps & Information Guide, Complimentary Water Bottle & Commentary, Pick up/Drop off Cairns CBD Hotels/Backpackers only

Exclusions: Souvenirs and Personal Expenses Photos with Koala

Reviewed By 356simon

Knowledge and friendly. Full of great travel ideas for our family to do. Competitive prices too. Highly recommend.

5. Kuranda Day Tour,TKS- Budget 930

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you save time and money. Drinking water bottle for all customers. Not much people on board that means we are quick and don't waste time picking many customers from many places. Local Tour Guide and the ability to speak your local language if you are from Asia and SE Asian countries. Guest customer service.

Inclusions: Tickets to Kuranda Scenic Train-Heritage Class and Skyrail

Exclusions: 3 Wildlife Park, Kuranda Riverboat, Lunch, Gifts & Personal Expenses.

Reviewed By 356simon

Knowledge and friendly. Full of great travel ideas for our family to do. Competitive prices too. Highly recommend.

6. Kuranda tour with Kuranda Scenic Rail

Cairns Custom Tours
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This great value small-group tour includes transfers from your hotel or port to Kuranda. Travel past fields of Sugar Cane and ascend the Macalister Range through beautiful rainforest on the Kennedy Highway, named after the famous explorer. You will be dropped in the village and will have over 3 hours to shop, eat and explore. After your free time in Kuranda, make your way to the nearby Kuranda Railway Station to board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a journey through the rainforest that takes you over 37 bridges and through 15 tunnels. You will be met at Freshwater Station for your transfer back to your hotel or port, arriving approximately 4pm. Alternatively, you may choose to travel onwards to Cairns Station and walk to your city accommodation.

Inclusions: Pick-up from and drop-off to your hotel or port by air-conditioned bus., Kuranda map and visitors guide., Two hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets., One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm.

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Reviewed By frankbJ7112XC

Great experience on the skyrail and the train, a huge shout out to Michael, our very knowledgeable tour guide who made the whole journey smooth and enjoyable. The whole experience is organised for you including tickets, with meeting points along the way, michael goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great time.

7. Kuranda Tour Deluxe Course with Kuranda 3 Zoos or Free Course

Bunda St, Cairns QLD 4870, Australia Australian tourlink Cairns
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Kuranda is surrounded by the oldest rainforest on the earth and home to an incredible array of plants and animals. Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising views of dense rainforest, picturesque waterfalls within the world Heritage listed Barron Gorge National Park. Kuranda Village in the Rainforest offers you the chance to explore ancient rainforest, engage with local artists, wonder amongst butterflies and so much more. ※Kuranda Scenic Railway/Skyrail : When one is not operating return will be with the one that is operational.

Inclusions: Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class, Transfer accomodation with driver guide, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Koala Gardens, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld Kuranda

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Chipmunk2307

I’m not really into fishing, but having seen so many experiences on TV, I vowed to try and hook a Barramundi once in my lifetime. I’d spent some time in the Northern Territory and most of the Barra’ catching options were multi-day sea adventures at a lot of dollars. When going back to Cairns for the second time in 2020, I discovered this tour. “Guaranteed Catch” I was advised because it was at a fish farm. So that’s why it interested me. Also because I didn’t have to lug home a giant fish after spending a week in Cairns. It started slowly and I felt I wasn’t going to catch anything other than a lot of sunburn. But after a change to a smaller lure, I managed to snag several Barra in quick time. Even though I had hoped to get a big Barra’ at over a metre, the few that I caught and reeled in at about 45-50cm in length put up a ferocious fight which was so rewarding. The lunch stop in Port Douglas was a nice end to the day. Great value experience.

8. Cairns 4WD Waterfall and Rainforest Tour Including Kuranda Scenic Railway

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On this 10-hour tour from Cairns, spend the morning exploring the lush scenery of the surrounding rainforest in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle that takes you into Barron Gorge National Park and Kuranda National Park, part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland UNESCO World Heritage site. With an exclusive-access pass, you'll visit areas not open to the public. After this off-road adventure, you'll be dropped in Kuranda for free time to enjoy the village before returning to Cairns on Kuranda Scenic Railway. Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided in Cairns only.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by 4WD vehicle with Certified Licensed Driver / Guide, One-way ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Coffee and/or Tea, Fruit Tasting plate to be shared amongst the group

Exclusions: Many options available in Kuranda, Hotel pickup and drop-off from the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas, Upgrades on railway ride

Reviewed By Toni F

Even tho the weather was a overcast and a little drizzly on our day tour we still thoroughly enjoyed our day and visit to the Daintree area. Our guide was Darryl who was very informative and kept us entertained the whole day! The tour provided us with a great overview of the area for our first visit to this part of Australia. We would highly recommend this tour to first timers to the area.

9. Skyrail & Kuranda Train Day Trip from Cairns

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Glide over the world oldest rainforest and enjoy a fabulous rainforest boardwalk and the spectacular Barron Gorge and Falls as you make your way to the rainforest village of Kuranda. Once there choose from a vast array of activities including local markets, arts and crafts, enjoy an encounter with animals or butterflies (fees apply) and enjoy a relaxing lunch before joining the Kuranda Scenic Railway on a spectacular journey through 15 tunnels and over 37 bridges enjoying magnificent views as you make your way to Freshwater Station to be met and transferred to your hotel.

Inclusions: Pick-up from and drop-off to your hotel or port by air-conditioned bus., Kuranda map and visitors guide., One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda., Two hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets., One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Birdworld (approx. AU$19/adult, AU$9.50/child), Butterfly Sanctuary (approx. AU$20/adult, AU$10/child), Kuranda Koala Gardens (approx. AU$19/adult and AU$9.50/child)

Reviewed By frankbJ7112XC

Great experience on the skyrail and the train, a huge shout out to Michael, our very knowledgeable tour guide who made the whole journey smooth and enjoyable. The whole experience is organised for you including tickets, with meeting points along the way, michael goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great time.

10. Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

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Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Be amazed at the views of the rainforest and Cairns' beautiful coastline as you glide along the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Have your camera handy as you travel on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, passing Stoney Creek Falls, Barron Falls and Horseshoe Bend. With plenty of free time to shop and to visit the wildlife exhibits in Kuranda, you'll enjoy the best of the region on this popular day trip.

Inclusions: One way Kuranda Scenic Railway ride in Gold Class, One way by Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, NO pickup from Machans Beach, Holloways Beach and Yorkeys Knob.

Reviewed By sue529037

Everything the day was great,lunch in the rainforest very enjoyable guide was explaining important things with knowledge

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