Small Group Kuranda Tour via Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Rail
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Small Group Kuranda Tour via Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Rail
By Cairns Custom Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 11 per group
Duration: 6–7 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Pick-up from and drop-off to your Cairns city hotel by air-conditioned bus. Yorkey's Knob excluded.
- Kuranda map, Skyrail tickets. Kuranda Scenic Rail tickets and trip guide.
- One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda.
- Enjoy 2.5 hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets.
- One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm. (90 minute Journey)
- Entry/Admission - Smithfield
- Entry/Admission - Freshwater
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Birdworld (approx. AU$21/adult, AU$10.50/child)
- Butterfly Sanctuary (approx. AU$24/adult, AU$15/child)
- Kuranda Koala Gardens (approx. AU$21/adult and AU$10.50/child)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Bunda St, Cairns QLD 4870, AustraliaSelf drive customers can meet me at the Freshwater railway Station, I will drive them to Skyrail. When they finish the train journey, they will be where their car is parked. Please meet near the ticket office.
Pickup details- Air conditioned transfer available from selected hotels Cairns city and inner suburbs only. Please contact me if your hotel or AirBnb is not listed. I regret I can not offer transfers to customers staying on the northern beaches, Machan's Beach, Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach, Clifton Beach, Palm Cove, Yorkey's Knob and Port Douglas. If you are staying on the northern beaches, please don't book with me. Other tour operators are able to pickup on the northern beaches. Port Douglas customers please go to destination Port Douglas for "Kuranda Day Trip from Port Douglas upgrade to Skyrail & Scenic train available" on Viator. My tour is suitable for cruise ship arrivals to the Cruise Liner Terminal arriving 9am and earlier. Yorkeys Knob is not the cruise liner terminal. Passengers with prams, wheelchairs etc must advise the tour operator as space is limited.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Cruise Liner Terminal Cairns, Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
End:- 701 Kamerunga Rd, Barron QLD 4878, AustraliaSelf drive customers can meet me at the Freshwater railway Station, I will drive them to Skyrail. When they finish the train journey, they will be where their car is parked.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Pushchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 195995P2- Most travellers can participate
- I can generally only offer pickup at the hotels or ports listed upon checkout. For special cases or if your pickup is not listed please contact me
- After you make a booking I will contact you for your email address. Skyrail emails confirmations and tickets directly to you and Viator/Tripadvisor/Expedia do not pass on your email to me.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 195995P2
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- 701 Kamerunga Rd, Barron QLD 4878, AustraliaSelf drive customers can meet me at the Freshwater railway Station, I will drive them to Skyrail. When they finish the train journey, they will be where their car is parked.
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- Wanderer323110 contributionsBest tourExcellent tour. David took care of all the things.. wifi, temperature on the bus.. etc. He was very courteous and friendly and showed us around. Lots of animals to see. Loved the entire experience and might do it again. You will thoroughly enjoy this tour. Highly recommend it.Written 14 March 2025
- 891dympnas0 contributionsExcellent tour guideWell organised by Michael - a very knowledgeable and friendly person - everything went so smoothly. Highly recommend this small business enterprise for a very professional and personal experience pWritten 13 March 2025
- Peter B0 contributionsGreat day outThis was a great day out with a mix on the train, village and skyrail, well organised and supported, definitely one to do if visiting CairnsWritten 13 March 2025
- cathiewil0 contributionsGreat vistas not to be missed & Michael is wonderful guideWell worth the trip. Breathtaking views from both train and skyrail. I expected shopping to be overpriced stuff I’ve seen everywhere else. Not the case. Got items I had not seen anywhere else in AU and NZ and common items for the best prices. Cairns Custom Tours did right by us, making all the transfer, tickets, etc. seemlessly.Written 24 February 2025
- 478dn0 contributionsBetter than the Reef!This is THE tour to take in Cairns -- forget the Great Barrier Reef! Michael took great care of us and gave us all of the guidance and instruction we needed without leaning over us the whole way. The train and Skyrail are truly authentic experiences of Australian history and the views keep coming. Great even in the rain !Written 22 February 2025
- jonfF6639NX0 contributionsAn easy way to arrange to get to Kuranda and the SkyrailA trip to Kuranda, and the Skyrail, is a must in Brisbane, and this was a fine way to get there. The 'tour' basically consisted of a ride to the scenic railway with some commentary, and a ride back home from the Skytrain, but our guide drove well, and handled all the required tickets, so it went smoothly for us. WARNING: The Skyrail takes over 30 minutes from top to bottom (longer if you exit at the stops to explore), so make sure to board it around the time you are told. One of our party did not; we waited for them, but when the driver called and found out they were ony then boarding, we had to leave as he could not make our group wait longer, nor another group that would be waiting elsewhere, so we left without them. There are taxis at the bottom of the Skyrail so the person was not without resource.Written 27 January 2025
- Robinhgp0 contributionsPerfect for cruisersVery well organized. The train up was beautiful and fun. Once at top we enjoyed the free time. The gondola down through the rainforest was exhilarating! Definitely well worth the money! It was super easy for us getting off the cruise ship, being picked up right there and back in a very timely manner. Would recommend it to anyone cruising!Written 26 January 2025
- djp7390 contributionsWell organized sightseeing tourThis is a self guided tour with a drop off at the train station and pick up at the Skyrail station at the end of the tour. Michael , the tour operator, is extremely organized and very punctual. He emailed us promptly with all the info and picked us up in front of our hotel on the day of the tour. He organized the ride there by the train, and return by Skyrail with exact itinerary (for eg. how much time to spend in Kuranda, when to board Skyrail and how much time to spend at each stop) . He made our trip very easy and enjoyable.Written 22 January 2025
- GrandTour248406763330 contributionsCairns-Kuranda Jan 2025Michael did a great job arranging the tour. This includes pick up and drop off from and to hotel, and detailed explanation of the train to Kuranda and Skyrail (return) back down to town. He provides the train tickets (at the station) and for the online Skyrail reservation. He also provide a friendly and humorous intro to Cairns and the area.Written 22 January 2025
- jeshenahs20250 contributionsTour guideExcellent service ! Highly recommend very punctual and efficient! Very friendly, informative and outgoing service .Written 11 January 2025
- Sheree L0 contributionsOrganised and relaxingWhat a very well organised day! Michael was great at communicating and very knowledgeable of Cairns. The Scenic Rail was so relaxing and the scenery was spectacular! The Sky Rail absolutely blew me away, the views were stunning!Written 9 January 2025
- ahyieshad20240 contributionsProfessional friendly tourExcellent tour Michael was very friendly professional and accommodating. He was punctual and provided us with good information. He had good knowledge of the area and was in contact with us through out when we were on the train and skyrail. He even helped us change the skyrail time so we could have more time in Kuranda due to unfortunate train delay. I higly recommend Cairns Custom Tours to anyone who wants to do this tour. A wonderful experience. Thanks Michael.Written 22 December 2024
- anesuj20240 contributionsWonderful ServiceMichael provided a wonderful service and made the day very smooth and easy for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend booking!Written 20 December 2024
- Odyssey621567248310 contributionsStarted with the Scenic train ride in the morning, browsed Kuranda Town, went down the Skyrail.Michael, helped to coordinate our day and made enjoying Cairns rainforest a walk in the park. He then dropped us off right back to our accomodation.Written 19 December 2024
- Briboi60 contributionsNice clean historic trainWish there was more narrative and information about historic points of interest. Most of the time we were already past an item of significance before it was pointed out.Written 19 December 2024
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VisitorBob
California USA147 contributions
Michael did a great job arranging this trip. He clearly communicated trip details after our booking. He picked us up from the cruise port right on time, made sure we gathered in the correct gondola board line, and informed us of the time for boarding our return train. In the late afternoon, Michael met us on the Kuranda Scenic Rail station rail platform at Freshstation and then drove us back to the port. We found Michael engaging, informative and with a great sense of humor. Both Cairns Custom Tours and the Kuranda/Skytrail gondola/rail excursion are well recommended.
Written 26 January 2025
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Thanks for your review, I'm pleased you enjoyed my tour.
Written 26 January 2025
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Tanya L
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
We booked this tour directly via Michael's website Cairns Custom Tours and were continuously kept up to date with booking information and times as well as his direct contact details if we had any issues or queries. Michael was always on time and very informative about the Cairns region providing a lovely relaxed bus trip. The views from the Skyrail and Kuranda train were spectacular. We had a wonderful day and would highly recommend Michael's tour to anyone visiting the Region.
Written 3 June 2024
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Thanks for the review, I'm pleased you enjoyed my tour.
Written 3 June 2024
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len c
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Thanks, Michael, for all your help in making for a great day on the Skyrail.
Its great to see you passion excel for small groups, taking the hassle out of booking and keeping us well informed throughout the day.
I would recommend to anyone who wants a great day out to Karanda and Skyrail to give Michael a call and support the small and personal operators
Thanks again Michael for attending to our needs.
Its great to see you passion excel for small groups, taking the hassle out of booking and keeping us well informed throughout the day.
I would recommend to anyone who wants a great day out to Karanda and Skyrail to give Michael a call and support the small and personal operators
Thanks again Michael for attending to our needs.
Written 23 October 2023
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Thanks for the review. I'm pleased you enjoyed my tour
Written 23 October 2023
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Silvie A
Marseille, France58 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Mickael picked us up with his van at the hotel, very punctual and shared with us many aspects of Cairns and Australia in general. His comments were very interesting. He drops the band off at Sky Rail.
Sky rail is really great, gondolas like skiing without snow but above the jungle and its lush vegetation. Several stops before arriving in Kuranda. Souvenir shops and theme parks (extra charge) and nice walking routes along the river and through the forest (easy and marked)
1h30 aboard the train, a little long but comfortable and superb views of Cairns Bay in particular.
Mickael sends a message to remind us of the train schedule and the stop where he picks us up to return to Cairns. Very well organized.
Sky rail is really great, gondolas like skiing without snow but above the jungle and its lush vegetation. Several stops before arriving in Kuranda. Souvenir shops and theme parks (extra charge) and nice walking routes along the river and through the forest (easy and marked)
1h30 aboard the train, a little long but comfortable and superb views of Cairns Bay in particular.
Mickael sends a message to remind us of the train schedule and the stop where he picks us up to return to Cairns. Very well organized.
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Written 2 December 2024
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Merci pour votre avis. Je suis ravi que vous ayez apprécié ma visite.
Written 2 December 2024
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Sheri S
2 contributions
July 2023
Everything went as planned. Michael was there to pick us up from our hotel a few minutes early. He was very knowledgeable about Cairns. Dropped us off at the Skyrail. The experience on the Skyrail was great. Views from both the Skyrail and the two stops were amazing. Stopping at Barron Falls is a must. The lines to get on and the lines at the first stop took a while, giving us a little less time in Kuranda than we would have liked. In Kuranda we did some souvenir shopping, had lunch, and walked the forrest trail. There wasn't much time for anything else as we made our way back to the train station for a 2pm departure. The train experience was good, especially the stop at Barron Falls, which provided even better views than the Skyrail stop and the turn the train makes next to Stoney Creek Falls. The train itself is older and not air conditioned. This was okay in July (winter) but as the train went through a lot of tunnels the smell of diesel was pretty strong with open windows. I could see how this would be very uncomfortable in hot weather. The train ride is a lot longer than the Skyrail and the the Skyrail is a more pleasant ride than the the train, but I am glad we had both experiences. Michael was there waiting for us at the train stop and got us back to our hotel as promised. Wonderful day exploring touring the rainforest.
Written 30 July 2023
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Thanks for the review, I'm pleased you enjoyed my tour.
Written 30 July 2023
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Conrad M
5 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Adult couple took this trip with Michael of Cairns Custom Tours. In essence, Michael provides hassle free transportation and support to/from the Skyrail and Train from your Cairns Hotel, and ensures that your day on these two attractions are easily accessed. Could you manage without? Yes you can. But, why would you? The price is competitive with personal bookings of just the attractions and your own efforts to hire a car, grab a taxi, or pay for a ride share. So it’s not an extravagance. By the way, aren’t you on holiday and don’t you deserve some logistical support and worry to be taken away from you. Yes you do, and Michael will make that happen while proving local history, information on the Skyrail and the Train, and making this easy. Which it was. Additionally, being in Cairns right before the arrival of the heat was great timing, and both the Skyrail and Train were warm, so bring water along, though you can easily purchase everything you need at Kuranda Village which has its charms, own history, as well as plenty of souvenir shopping if you’re so inclined. We took advantage of the river walk (self-guided and very easy for us late 50 year-olds to do) and enjoyed more of the outdoor spaces than indoor shopping or attractions, but this means there is something for everyone and it’s an enjoyable day. We had rain and sun and it was all good. Thank you Michael, I will recommend your services to friends here in Australia as well as back home in Canada.
Written 23 November 2024
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Thanks for your review. I'm pleased you enjoyed my tour.
Written 25 November 2024
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V S
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We love that Michael was on time when he picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. Michael constantly communicated through emails and messages so we knew what to expect in the trip. The Kuranda Scenic route was beautiful. The carriage was clean and spacious. The attendant named Donnely is friendly too. I enjoyed the ride and it was so relaxing. It was not a good weather when we arrived at Kuranda station, it was raining and the train were delayed, as a result, we had less time in Kuranda. There were shops in the Kuranda village we have not explored but that’s okay coz they seem all similar. We literally had to run to make it to the Skyrail because of short time and heavy rain but that is okay coz the staff at the Skyrail were pretty organised in letting people in. We loved the views from the cable car despite having of heavy rain. My suggestion to Michael is have a larger microphone so we can hear you better when you show us around, and maybe include a little ice breaker to get to know all the passengers. It would also be nice to mention some recommendations on local food, resto, or other activities to do in Cairns. Overall it was a great trip.
Written 5 August 2023
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Thanks for the review, I'm pleased you enjoyed my tour. I am aware the audio in the bus is not as good as it should be. I will also be looking at ways to improve it and will also improve my "ice breaking".
Written 5 August 2023
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Jonathan P
Skipsea, UK319 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We bought the combined ticket with skyrail in the morning and Karunda Scenic Railway in the afternoon and transfer back to the Skyrail terminal. This all worked very smoothly and still allowed 3 hours in Karunda Village for shopping and lunch in the middle of the day. The views were spectacular throughout. The free Skyrail audio commentary which you can download on to your phone was ok, but was silent for most of the journey. I'm sure there is more to say about this spectacular place and feat of engineering. In contrast the Karunda Scenic Railway commentary and free information leaflet were just right.
Written 20 October 2024
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Thanks for the review Jonathon, I'm pleased you enjoyed my tour.
Written 20 October 2024
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kylie b
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
Michael was the most amazing guide providing information on way to skyrail and back. From the start of booking was easy as did not book through the cruise ship. Michael was waiting for us to leave our cruise ship and gave a detailed tour of cairns whilst on the way to the skyrail. Arranged all tickets required and assisted in every way and was very affordable tour. At the end of the tour Michael even came onto the train to collect us as we mixed up our stop and would have continued to Cairns. Other travellers had an issue with a tree in the trainline and Michael was able to change thier times for the sky rail with no issues for customers. I cannot recommend Michaels services enough 11/10 for sure!!!!
Written 23 September 2023
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Thanks for the review Kylie. I am pleased you enjoyed my tour!
Written 24 September 2023
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punchyStafford
Stafford, UK184 contributions
We did this trip recently and would highly recommend it if in the cairns area, we were picked up by Michael in the air conditioned transport close to our accommodation this was a godsend as it was very hot. Michael was very friendly, engaging, knowledgeable and funny. We picked other guests and made our way to the skyrail on leaving Michael told us he would text us the meeting arrangements when we got to Freshwater station. Once on the skyrail it was brilliant all the way to Kurunda with a couple of stops for photo opportunities in Kuranda we spend time browsing and enjoying the coffee, cakesand ice cream, we also paid a visit to the koala Park which was good. There are a number of tourist souvenir shops, places to eat and coffee shops with plenty of choice, we enjoyed our time in Kuranda and made our way to meet the 1530 train back to freshwater the train journey explains in detail how this impressive raway was built, the views are impressive. Once back at freshwater we were met by Michael who continued entertain on the journey back. Overall very enjoyable a d highly recommend this trip with Michael.
Written 21 October 2022
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Thanks for the review. I'm pleased you enjoyed my tour.
Written 22 October 2022
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