Attraction Ticket & Self Drive | Skyrail Rainforest Cableway / Kuranda Scenic Railway

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Timings：

• Skyrail: 1 ½ hours
•  Scenic Railway: 1 ½ hours
•  Kuranda Village: 2-3 hours

Operation Time:

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

• Skyrail’s hours of operation are 8:30am to 4:45pm. * Depart every 15mins can Choose oneway Skyrail up to mountain or oneway down.
• *The last departure time from Smithfield Terminal is 1:15pm.
• *The last departure time from Kuranda Terminal is 3:30pm.
• Check the Closure Dates in notices section
• Default Skyrail time will be 9:55am from smithfiled if you do not remark your prefer session when you make a booking*

Kuranda Scenic Railway

• Currently operating two (2) return services daily.
• Check the Closure Dates in notices section
• Default Train time will be 15:30pm from Kuranda if you do not remark your prefer session when you make a booking*

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquillity of one of the world’s most botanically fascinating areas that has remained relatively unchanged for 130 million years.

Enjoy a truly unique perspective of this ancient landscape with unsurpassed panoramic views of Barron Gorge and Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Glide metres above the pristine jungle canopy between Smithfield (Cairns) and Kuranda, enroute descend to explore the rainforest close up at Red Peak and Barron Falls.

Diamond View

Enjoy a unique perspective looking straight down into the tropical rainforest canopy with Diamond View, Skyrail's glass floor gondola.

• *Available one-way only.
• *Sharing of gondolas may be required.
• *Seats/times strictly limited, maximum 5 passengers.

Discover the living colour and natural beauty of a rainforest that’s millions of years old. Far North Queensland’s World Heritage-listed rainforest, the Wet Tropics, are among the oldest on earth. Thousands of species of plants and hundreds of unique creatures inhabit this lush green world. The famous Kuranda Scenic Railway winds its way on a journey from Gimuy (Cairns​​) via Bub​undji (Freshwater), to Ngunbay (Kuranda), the village in the rainforest. Rising from sea level to 327 metres, the journey to Kuranda passes spectacular waterfalls and into the stunning Barron Gorge.

• Cairns Railway Station: The starting point for Kuranda Scenic Railway.
  
• Freshwater Railway Station: The first stop, and most popular tourist departure point for Kuranda Scenic Railway.
  
• Jungara: Features a 180 degree bend with a five chain (100.58m) radius curve.
• Stoney Creek Falls: The bridge is the most outstanding feature of the railway line.
• Robbs Monument: A rock formation that was left during the building of the railway as a monument to John Robb.
• Barron Falls Stop: A photographic stop with views of Spectacular Barron Falls.
• Kuranda Railway Station: "The village in the rainforest" and home to attractions such as Koala Gardens, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld and Kuranda Markets.
  

Route Map (click to enlarge)

Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class

The original Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class carriages offer the old-world charm of travelling in authentic timber carriages, some of which are up to 100 years old. Experience your scenic journey in the refurbished original red-wooden heritage carriages. Sit back and enjoy the scenery and numerous photographic opportunities as you wind through World Heritage-listed rainforest.

​Heritage Class inclusions:

• Souvenir trip guide available
• Seating in refurbished Heritage carriages
• Ambient, historical carriage décor
• Audio commentary
• Stop and disembark at Din Din (Barron Falls) station, with stunning views of Din Din (Barron Falls)
• Filtered water available in each carriage

Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class