Kuranda Village Train & Skyrail Budget Tour from Cairns City - Day Tour

Kuranda Village is a quaint little township in the rainforest, famous for arts and crafts and indigenous artefacts and the excellent attractions of the Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala Gardens and Rainforestation. The Original Kuranda Markets and Heritage Markets are open daily.

The best value for money is the Kuranda Train and Skyrail Budget Tour. This tour package includes return Cairns City hotel / accommodation transfers with your choice of Scenic Train departure times; departing at 8.50am or 9.50 am from Cairns Daily - with a choice of Skyrail departure / return times from Kuranda Village back into Cairns, departing at 1.45am and 2.45pm respectively. Participants can choose to book the Train & Skyrail times in any order:

The Kuranda Scenic Train will take just over 1 & 1/2 hours from boarding in Cairns at Freshwater Heritage Statrion until arriving and disembarking in at the Kuranda Station in Kuranda Village. The 8.50am Train departure time will see passengers arrive into Kuranda Village at approximately 10.20am and the 9.50am Train departure will see passengers arrive into Kuranda Village at approximately 11.20am. 

Returning from Kuranda Village on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, the trip down from Kuranda Village to the Skyrail's disembarkation point at Caravonica Skyrail Station (15 minutes drive south, back into Cairns ) will take approximately 90 minutes along the route. This includes plenty of free time for passengers to enjoy two stops at the Skyrail Rainforest Mid-Stations / Boardwalks on the way down. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway staff are positioned at each of the Rainforest Stations to help guests disembark and reboard the Gondolas along the way, so getting off at each stop to have a look at the board walks is easy and well coordinated. 

Our budget package allows participants the option to purchase / pay the admission to do additional activities in the Village, as activities can be quite easily organized once you arrive into the village. The town is quite small and everything is very closely located in relation to the Train and Skyrail Terminals which are set side-by-side.

Optional Kuranda Scenic Rail Gold Class Carriage Upgrade

There’s the option to upgrade to Kuranda Scenic Rail’s ‘Gold Class’ Carriage with extra comfort and luxury, offering a special rail journey for the discerning traveller. The upgrade offers a dedicated host service, individual seating on movable tub style chairs, an ambient historical décor with quality refreshments and appetisers including beer, sparkling wine or still wine all served along the route whilst you enjoy the wonders of the Barron Gorge National Park. 

Please Note: This package includes return coach transfers from Cairns City based accommodation

• Transfers from Cairns City based accommodation
• Choice of 8.50am or 9.50am Train departure times - From Freshwater Station 
• Choice of 1.45pm or 2.45pm or 3.45pm Skyrail return times - From Kuranda Village 
• Option to upgrade to Kuranda Scenic Rail ‘Gold Class’ Carriage (9.50am Train only)

• 08:50am - Scenic Commentary Train to Kuranda - From Freshwater Station
• Enjoy free time in Kuranda Village (choice of 1 hour, 2.5 hours, 3.5 hours, 4.5 hours  or 5 hours free time - dependant on Skyrail return time)
• 1.45pm or 2.45pm or 3.45pm - Choice of Skyrail Departure Times - From Kuranda Viilage
• 3.15pm or 4:15pm or 5.20pm - Coach return to accommodation - From Skyrail to Cairns City Accommodation

• 09:50am - Scenic Commentary Train to Kuranda (choice of Original Carriage or Gold Class Carriage - From Freshwater Station 
• Enjoy free time in Kuranda (choice of 1.5 hours, 2.5 hours or 3.5 hours free time (dependant on chosen Skyrail return time)
• 1.45pm or 2:45pm or 3.45pm - Choice of Skyrail Departure Times - From Kuranda Village
• 3:15pm or 4.15pm or 5.20pm - Coach return to accommodation - From Skyrail to Cairns City Accommodation

From Cairns City Based Accommodation - Basic Package Rates Valid 01 Apr 2022 to 31st of Mar 2023

• Adult AU$144.00
• Child (Child age 4 – 14 years) AU$80.00
• Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children aged 4-14 years) AU$394.00

Important Booking Notes When making a reservation please indicate in the Booking Form's 'Comments Box' your preferred Train Departure Time e.g. 8.50am or 9.50am service as well as your preferred Skyrail Return Time e.g. 1.45pm, 2.45pm or 3.45pm return time slots for Cairns City depatures

Please also indicate if additional upgrades are required:

• Kuranda Scenic Rail 'Gold Class Carriage Upgrade' on Kuranda Scenic Rail portion of tour. Gold Class Carriage Upgrade available on 9.50am Train departure time only

Train & Skyrail Close Out Dates:  The Kuranda Train & Skyrail Tour is unavailable on the following dates:

• Mon 28th & Tue 29th of November (KSR Maintenance)
• Mon 05th of December (Skyrail Closure)
• Sun 25th of December (Train & Kuranda Scenic Rail closed on Christmas Day)

* Please contact us to discuss alternate Train & Coach itinerary options for these dates if required** 
With Gold Class Carriage Upgrage on Kuranda Scenic Rail - 01st of April 2021 to 31st of March 2022Valid 01 Apr 2022 to 31st of Mar 2023

• Adult AU$198.00
• Child (4 – 14 years) AU$134.00
• Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children aged 4-14 years) AU$610.00

Important Booking Notes When making a reservation please indicate in 'Comments Box' of Booking Form your preferred Train Departure Time e.g. 9.50am Gold Class Carriage service as well as your preferred Skyrail Return Time e.g. 1.45pm or 2.45pm or 3.45pm time slots for Cairns City depatures

Please also indicate if additional upgrades are required:

• Kuranda Scenic Rail 'Gold Class Carriage Upgrade' on Kuranda Scenic Rail portion of tour. Gold Class Carriage Upgrade available on 9.50am Train departure time only

Train & Skyrail Close Out Dates:  The Kuranda Train & Skyrail Tour is unavailable on the following dates:

• Mon 28th & Tue 29th of November (KSR Maintenance)
• Mon 05th of December (Skyrail Closure)
• Sun 25th of December (Train & Kuranda Scenic Rail closed on Christmas Day)

* Please contact us to discuss alternate Train & Coach itinerary options for these dates if required**