Hop onboard Kuranda Scenic Railway to Kuranda. Enjoy a day to discover Kuranda village and meet local wildlife. Your day include entry to award-winning attractions, Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Return with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and learn more about this ancient ecosystem.
Inclusions:
- Kuranda Scenic Railway journey from Cairns or Freshwater railway stations
entry to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld and Kuranda Koala Gardens
join Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in the afternoon. Includes a coach transfer from Skyrail Smithfield terminal back to your boarding station.
Skyrail Kuranda terminal departure times
To Cairns railway station:
- 2:30pm – meets the 4:00pm shuttle transfer from Skyrail Smithfield Terminal
- 3:30pm – meets the 5:25pm shuttle transfer from Skyrail Smithfield Terminal
To Freshwater railway station:
- 1:30pm – meets the 3:00pm shuttle transfer from Skyrail Smithfield Terminal
- 3:30pm – meets the 5:25pm shuttle transfer from Skyrail Smithfield Terminal
Fares
Fare type
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Heritage Class fare
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Gold Class fare
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Adult
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$202.50
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$258.00
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Child
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$110.25
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$165.75
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Australian Senior or Pensioner
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$191.00
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$246.50
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Family^
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$528.25
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$750.25
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Booking enquiry
Find out more about Classes of travel 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. If you cannot find the fare you need, please contact reservations for a quote. Refunds available if cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the departure date and is subject to applicable fees. No refund or rebooking allowed if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to travel (or a no show). 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.
Fares are valid to 31 March 2026.