Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas
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Port Douglas, Australia
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Embark on a small-group day trip from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not available from Cairns) to explore the rainforest, aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. After exploring Kuranda’s arts and crafts markets, enjoy breathtaking views and a relaxing stop at Palm Cove beach. Limited to 20 guests, this tour ensures personalized service and expert commentary throughout, making it an unforgettable rainforest adventure.
- Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through the rainforest
- Visit Kuranda's vibrant arts and crafts markets and local attractions
- Enjoy stunning views of World Heritage-listed rainforest and coastline
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Port Douglas and Palm Cove
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Port Douglas & Northern Beaches)
- Professional driver/guide
- Air-conditioned minivan transport
- Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket
- Entry fees to Kuranda Koala GardensA$22.00 per person
- Entry fees to Bird WorldA$22.00 per person
- Entry fees to the Australian Butterfly SanctuaryA$25.00 per person
- Alcoholic BeveragesCocktails at Palm Cove
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick up from any hotels in and around Port Douglas, Palm Cove, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach, Trinity Beach & Yorkeys Knob.
Itinerary
Begin the day with morning pickup from your Port Douglas accommodation.
Ride in your air-conditioned minivan to Freshwater Station to take the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway (if option selected), which winds through the World Heritage-listed rainforest, passing towering waterfalls and the Barron Gorge. Upon arrival in Kuranda, your guide shows you around rainforest village, which is known for a range of arts and craft markets.
After your time in Kuranda, hop aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (if option selected), a gondola that glides over the rainforest canopy. Next, drive to the tree-lined esplanade in Palm Cove where you can purchase refreshments (own expense) and take in the beach, shops, and galleries.
Return to Port Douglas in the late afternoon where your tour ends with hotel drop-off.
Ride in your air-conditioned minivan to Freshwater Station to take the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway (if option selected), which winds through the World Heritage-listed rainforest, passing towering waterfalls and the Barron Gorge. Upon arrival in Kuranda, your guide shows you around rainforest village, which is known for a range of arts and craft markets.
After your time in Kuranda, hop aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (if option selected), a gondola that glides over the rainforest canopy. Next, drive to the tree-lined esplanade in Palm Cove where you can purchase refreshments (own expense) and take in the beach, shops, and galleries.
Return to Port Douglas in the late afternoon where your tour ends with hotel drop-off.
1
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
1 minute • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Kuranda Scenic Railway
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Kuranda Heritage Markets
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Palm Cove Beach
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Due to the wet season and heavy rain possible from November to April Scenic train may not be operating, please check with the operator.
- ** IMPORTANT Skyrail Cableway is closed from 20 July to the 18th of August
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 275 reviews
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Sandra, Jul 2026
This was a wonderful tour, the host Chris was very knowledgeable, entertaining and well organised. The train trip and the sky cable were fantastic experiences and well worth it with amazing views of the stunning rain forest. I would recommend this tour to all visitors to Cairns and Port Douglas.
Valerie_L, Jun 2026
We enjoyed the Train and Skyrail very much. Unfortunately our guide/ driver was very pushy and full on all day. The "disco lights" in bus at end of trip were very upsetting for one of our group who has issues and gave her a severe migraine. He should has asked group if it was OK it turn this on.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed the Scenic Railway and Skyrail experience.
We're sorry to hear that the guiding style wasn't the right fit for your group, and that the music and lighting at the end of the day caused discomfort. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will take your feedback on board as we continually review the experience we provide.
Thank you again for travelling with us.
Melina_S, Jun 2026
Be prepared for a glorious long day of beautiful views. Faultless & very helpful staff will guide you through both the Skyrail & Train with a history talk throughout the train journey.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the lovely review 😊 We're so pleased you enjoyed the spectacular scenery and the journey aboard both the Skyrail and Scenic Railway.
Our team works hard to make the day as seamless and enjoyable as possible, so it's wonderful to hear you felt well looked after throughout the experience. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to see you back in Tropical North Queensland one day ☀️
John_V, Jun 2026
A big thank you to Peter our bus driver and day organiser for a really informative and knowledgeable dialogue along the way and during the day. He actually made the day for us.
It was a pity that the audio on the skyrail wasn't working on anyone's phone. I was looking forward to the information therein.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your lovely review 😊 We're delighted you had such a great day with Peter. His local knowledge and passion for the region really do make the experience extra special, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words.
We're sorry to hear the Skyrail audio wasn't working during your visit, as we understand that would have been disappointing. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Tropical North Queensland one day ☀️
Callie_H, May 2026
Was a really great trip with beautiful views. The tour guide Pete was amazing and made this trip fun and stress free!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views—it really is a special part of the world.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Pete, he’ll be thrilled to hear he helped make your day fun and stress free 😊
We hope to see you again for another adventure soon!
Warm regards,
The Team at Kuranda & Outback Tours
Robert_T, May 2026
Sky rail and train was nice trip, but what it is $250.00 is a bit expensive, somewhere between $ 150.00-$ 175.00 would more reasonable
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback — we’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the Skyrail and Scenic Railway experience.
We understand that value is important, and we appreciate your comments. Our tours include not only the Skyrail and train tickets, but also return transfers, small group touring, and a fully guided experience to ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the day.
We truly value your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the experience overall.
Warm regards,
All the team at Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚂✨
Janakan_S, Apr 2026
This was such a lovely tour! A full day excursion that included Skyview Gondola and Scenic Railway. We really enjoyed the entire day. Chris our tour guide was so knowledgeable and we loved all his banter. He definetly went the extra mile and bosun (dog) was such a good second in command.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re so pleased you enjoyed the full day experience and that Chris made it extra special with his knowledge and great banter. He really does go the extra mile — and Bosun is the perfect second in command 🐶
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌿✨
Emil_T, Apr 2026
This is a must do in your travel plan but make sure you have a bottle of water with you as its very humidity up here its a great experience
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re so pleased you had a great experience — and that’s a great tip about staying hydrated in our tropical climate! ☀️
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! 🌿✨
Mark_R, Mar 2026
It was a fantastic experience made even better by our guide and driver Pete. The whole day from start to finish was excellent.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a fantastic experience from start to finish. Pete will be so pleased to hear your kind words — he does a great job making the day both enjoyable and seamless.
We truly appreciate you choosing to tour with us and hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌿🚐
Ada_G, Feb 2026
Absolutely beautiful! Guide was funny a well informed. We took the train up to Karanda and the Tram down.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review!
We’re so pleased you enjoyed the day and that your guide kept things fun and informative along the way. The journey up on the Scenic Railway and down on Skyrail really is a beautiful way to experience the rainforest.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again for another adventure! 🌿🚂
Paul_K, Feb 2026
Was an great experience
The tour guide was well experienced felt very safe driving around town if was doing an tour again I would want him to
Was an eye opener seeing the history of port Douglas
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re so pleased you had a great experience and felt safe and comfortable throughout the day — that’s incredibly important to us. Our guides take a lot of pride in sharing the history of Port Douglas, and it’s wonderful to hear it was an eye-opener for you.
We’d absolutely love to welcome you back again!
Jessie_J, Feb 2026
Where to even begin, firstly and probably most importantly our tour guide... WOW Chris and his little companion bowsen, was the greatest tour guide in the entire world! Full of knowledge humour and good vibes absolutely made this experience the most memorable of our stay here; highly recommend this experience! The sites where unreal and well worth the price. Thankyou for an unforgettable day! PS Chris deserves a raise and employee of the decade!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Where do we even begin reading this?!
Chris is going to be walking a little taller after this one — and Bosun too! 🐶😂 We’re so thrilled you had such a memorable day and that the experience stood out during your stay.
Thank you for trusting us with your adventure — and we’ll definitely let Chris know he’s in the running for “Employee of the Decade!” 👏
Sofia_G, Jan 2026
This tour is great and lots of fun. We got to have a few stops, Port Douglas look out to take photos. Visit to Palm Cove for a drink and Pizza. Ride the Sky Rail, Stream Train and stop in Kurranda. It’s a full day experience with a small group and tour guide. Who was very nice.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the variety of stops, from the Port Douglas lookout and Palm Cove to the Scenic Railway, Skyrail and time in Kuranda. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the relaxed small-group experience and the care of your guide. Thanks for travelling with Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚂🚠
stef5, Jan 2026
It’s an epic experience in the Skyrail over the rainforest. Enjoyed the train ride as well. Our guide was informative & attentive.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the epic Skyrail experience over the rainforest and the Scenic Railway journey as well. It’s great to hear your guide was informative and attentive. Thanks for travelling with Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚂🚠
carol_W, Jan 2026
Great trip, sweaty but good. Bus with Chris n Bosun was a 70s flash back on the way back 😂
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Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for the great review! Tropical days can definitely be a bit sweaty, but we’re glad you had a good time — and that the ride back with Chris and Bosun brought a bit of retro fun 😂 Thanks for travelling with Kuranda & Outback Tours!
William_B, Jan 2026
Fantastic experience from being picked up to being dropped off at our hotel in Port Douglas.Chris B made sure everything ran like clockwork and the Gondola and train to and from Kuranda gave fantastic views of the area really good day out
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed a smooth experience from pick-up to drop-off in Port Douglas and that Chris B helped the day run like clockwork. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the Scenic Railway and Skyrail views as well. Thanks for travelling with Kuranda & Outback Tours 🚂🌿🚠
Samir_D, Jan 2026
This was an excellent tour providing an experience of both the Scenic Railway and Sky Train. The stop over at Kuranda was just sufficient. Timely pick up & drop off from Port Douglas. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re pleased you enjoyed the experience and the smooth Port Douglas transfers. We really appreciate the recommendation 😊
Dalal_E, Dec 2025
Lovely tour organized by an Australian family, our tour was guided with every detail planned ahead, it was so smooth and we had plenty of time to take pictures and visit everything with calm. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone with them! Thank you for an amazing day
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the relaxed pace and thoughtful planning of the day. Thanks for the recommendation and for travelling with us 😊
Sally_N, Dec 2025
This trip is well planned. The ride through the rainforest on the scenic railway had some amazing views, as did the Skyrail back down. There is plenty to do in Kuranda and you can get the chance of a photo with a koala too!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the railway, Skyrail and time in Kuranda. Thanks for joining us.
Linda_L, Nov 2025
Two very different experiences - a lovely low speed train through beautiful countryside and then the staggering Birds Eye views over the bush canopy on the sky rail. Fun on the bus with fellow travellers too!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi there! 😊
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We love that you enjoyed both the charm of the scenic railway and the breathtaking views from the Skyrail — it really is the best of both worlds, isn’t it? 🚂🌿🚡
So glad to hear you had fun on the bus too — nothing better than a few laughs with fellow adventurers to round out the day! 😄
Wishing you many more amazing memories on your travels, and we hope to see you again soon!
Warm regards,
The Kuranda & Outback Tours Team 💙🧡
Jovina_C, Nov 2025
Was such an amazing tour with the best funny informative guide, Chris and his best mate Bosun who was just the best and fab music choices with disco lights in bus , which we all sang along to at end of the day .
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi there! 😊
Thank you so much for your fabulous review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great day with Chris and his trusty sidekick Bosun — they really are a dynamic duo, aren’t they? 🎤🐾
Glad the disco lights and singalong hit the right note — we think every great day out should end with a bit of sparkle and song! 🎶✨
Hope the rest of your time in Tropical North Queensland is just as magical. We'd love to welcome you aboard again someday!
Warm wishes,
The Kuranda & Outback Tours Team 💙🧡
ROGER_K, Nov 2025
Pick ups at accommodations. Friendly drivers good knowledge of the area. Made to feel welcome. Mini coaches are clean and air conditioned. Tours are well organised. We had; a fabulous driver Chris and his dog. Good sense of humour. The rainforest train and skylift was amazing the scenery was breath taking
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌿 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the day — from the easy pickups and comfy vehicles to the stunning rainforest views on the train and Skyrail. Chris (and Bosun!) will be so pleased to know they helped make your experience memorable.
—From all the team at Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚌
Pauline_O, Oct 2025
We enjoyed our tour very much. Our driver was very friendly, and gave us a great commentary of the history of the area. We really enjoyed the Sky Rail and the Kuranda Train. Thanks for a wonderful day.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! 🌴 We’re so glad you enjoyed the Skyrail, Scenic Railway, and your day exploring with us. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to your driver too!
—The Kuranda & Outback Tours Team 🚞🌿
Christine_A, Oct 2025
It was a great day and the driver/guide made it a real fun day with lots of info. Shame the skyrail wasnt working but the train sure made it worth the trip
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! 🌟 We’re so glad you had a great day and that your driver made it fun and informative. It’s a shame the Skyrail wasn’t operating, but we’re delighted the Scenic Train made the trip worthwhile!
—From all the team at Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚌
Ian_J, Oct 2025
This was a great day and really well organised. The tour guide was excellent and we didn’t have to worry about anything, he really looked after us.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your review! 🌟 We’re so glad you had a great day and that everything ran smoothly. Wonderful to hear your guide helped make it such an easy, enjoyable experience.
—From all the team at Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚌
Charles_K, Oct 2025
A few steps involved but doable even for me. What outstanding views. Chris the driver was brilliant, great stories, great information, recommended
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! 🌟 We’re so glad you enjoyed the amazing views and that Chris’s stories and knowledge made the day even better. We really appreciate your recommendation!
—From all the team at Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚌
Susan_G, Sep 2025
The actual activity was fantastic, but the driver of the bus was an absolute pain. He spent the entire time talking about himself, very boring.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re very glad to hear you enjoyed the tour experience itself, but we’re sorry to learn that the guiding did not meet your expectations on this occasion. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts, and your comments will be passed along to our team as we continually look for ways to improve.
—From all the team at Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚌
PASCALL_B, Sep 2025
Fascinating historic train trip with beautiful scenery. Vibrant markets, spectacular Skyrail trip over forest. Interesting and knowledgeable guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the historic train journey, the vibrant Kuranda markets, and the spectacular Skyrail over the rainforest. It’s wonderful to know your guide’s knowledge added to the experience too.
—From all the team at Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚌
Kate_B, Aug 2025
Reliable, fun and beautiful tour! Chris was prompt, knowledgable and made the whole experience really effortless. Scenery was stunning, even when the weather wasn't playing ball. Would highly recommend
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re so pleased to hear you found the tour reliable, fun, and effortless with Chris’s knowledge and care. It’s great to know you still enjoyed the stunning scenery even with the weather not quite on our side. We truly appreciate your high recommendation!
—From all the team at Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚌
Miriam_N, Aug 2025
This trip was phenomenal from start to finish! Our tour leader Brett was the best and a leader that everyone should experience! The views from this trip will be remembered forever!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for the glowing review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear your trip was phenomenal from start to finish—Those views really do stay with you forever.
—From all the team at Kuranda & Outback Tours 🌿🚌🌄
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