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Kuranda Scenic Railway Return

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In the morning travel to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest on Kuranda Scenic Railway. Take a spectacular journey with unsurpassed views of heritage-listed rainforest and waterfalls such as Stoney Creek Falls and the Barron Gorge. Kuranda Scenic Railway winds its way through 15 tunnels and over 37 bridges from Cairns to Kuranda. Then, return in the afternoon on Kuranda Scenic Railway with our informative return journey commentary. Upgrade to Gold Class service on the 9:30am or 3:30pm services only.​​

Return rail ticket prices

Valid for travel​ to 31 March 2027

​​​ ​Fare type
​Heritage Class fare
​Gold Class fare
​Adult
​$87.00
​$201.00​​
​Child
​$43.50
​$157.50
Australian Senior or Pensioner
​​$70.00
​$184.00
​Family^
​$217.50
​$673.50
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Kuranda Rainforest Experience Rail return

​Includes return rail journey aboard Kuranda Scenic Railway, transfer and entry to Rainforestation Nature Park, Army Duck tour, Aboriginal culture and Australian wildlife. Available ex Cairns or Freshwater railway stations.​

Valid to 31 March 2027

​​ ​Fare type
​Heritage Class fare
​Gold Class fare
​Adult
​$174.00
​$288.00​​
​Child
​$96.50
​$210.50
Australian Senior or Pensioner
​​$157.00
​$271.00
​Family^
​$444.50
​$900.50
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Kuranda Wildlife Experience Rail return

Includes return rail journey aboard Kuranda Scenic Railway, entry to Birdworld, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and the Kuranda Koala Gardens. Available ex Cairns or Freshwater railway stations.​

Valid to 31 March 2027

​​ ​Fare type
​Heritage Class fare
​Gold Class fare
​Adult
​$153.00
​$267.00​​
​Child
​$79.00
​$193.00
Australian Senior or Pensioner
​​$136.00
​$250.00
​Family^
​$385.00
​$841.00
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​Find out more about Travel options aboard Kuranda Scenic Railway.​

Prices are per person and quoted in AUD (Australian Dollars), subject to availability. Child fare is available for travellers 4 to 14 years of age (inclusive). Infants aged 0 to 3 years travel free of charge. ^Family fare applies to 2 adults and 2 children. Discounts available for Australian State Government or Territory Pensioner Concession Card or Seniors Card holders. Other discounts available, eligibility conditions apply. Cancellation and rebook fees will continue to be waived if you need to change your booking. Blackout date: Kuranda Scenic Railway does not operate Christmas Day or during planned maintenance closures. Queensland Rail Travel reserves the right to make changes without notice.​ ​​