Kuranda Riverboat
Kuranda Riverboat
5
10:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Monday
10:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Tuesday
10:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Wednesday
10:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Thursday
10:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Friday
10:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Saturday
10:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Sunday
10:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Full view
About
Tours depart from our riverside jetty below the Kuranda Railway/Skyrail Stations, over the railway footbridge and down the stairs to the river where you will see our red flags flying. Book online via our website or pay cash ONLY on the boat. Our five daily 45 minute Rainforest Riverboat cruises depart at 10.45am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. All tours are subject to group bookings and seasonal river conditions. Hire the boat for special events. Sunset cruises available too.
Kuranda, Queensland, Australia
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Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023
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Matthias B
28 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
Often in Kuranda but first time with this boat on the river. It is quite nice to see turtles, fish and with a little bit of luck a sweet water crocodile. With some information about the river and rainforest makes it a perfect little trip for small money in Kuranda between railroad and skyrail.
Written 9 November 2023
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Thank you very much Matthias for your kind review.
Written 13 November 2023
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Jo M
8 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
Excellent river cruise & Warren was very knowledgeable & made it an interesting experience. Saw the wildlife & learnt some fun facts. Overall a good local tour to do in Kurunda. Thanks! From Jo, Mark (aka Eddy from Bournemouth) & Poppy.
Written 7 November 2023
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Thanks very much Jo & Mark for your great review. I'm pleased your enjoyed your cruise on the Kuranda Riverboat with me.
Written 13 November 2023
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Joy Q
Strathfield South, Australia32 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
Was simply a beautiful river cruise with excellent commentary from a very knowledgeable and excited Wayne!! He was welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about the cruise. We spotted birds, turtles, fish and even saw a crocodile sunbathing!!! Was a terrific trip. !!! Would highly recommend this beautiful trip!
Written 5 November 2023
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Thank you very much for your excellent review! I am so pleased you enjoyed the cruise I took you on.
Written 13 November 2023
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donsy101
Melbourne, Australia6 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Just the most brilliant, tour !
So informative, entertaining enjoyable.
Seen plenty , fresh water croc
Turtles , fish & history of the area.
So informative, entertaining enjoyable.
Seen plenty , fresh water croc
Turtles , fish & history of the area.
Written 27 October 2023
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What a wonderful review! Thank you very much for taking the time to let us know what you thought of your cruise on the Kuranda Riverboat.
Written 13 November 2023
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darren d
adelaide29 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Cruise was pretty good no Crocs seen but that was too be expected.
Turtles birds and fish and generally a nice look around the river.
Unfortunately the tour guide came across like a retired school teacher presenting to a class of year 1-2's.
Condescending and punishing.
Take ear plugs.....
Turtles birds and fish and generally a nice look around the river.
Unfortunately the tour guide came across like a retired school teacher presenting to a class of year 1-2's.
Condescending and punishing.
Take ear plugs.....
Written 18 October 2023
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Hi Darren, sorry you found our guide painful to listen to. Certainly nobody else has given us a review to that effect previously. I think your comments are rather unfair.
Written 13 November 2023
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Carol H
Bribie Island, Australia16 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
Tour guide was bloody excellent super sense of humour, fantastic info, awesome, kept us laughing asset to your company
Written 14 October 2023
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Thank you so much Carol for your wonderful review! I am very pleased you enjoyed the cruise I took you on.
Written 13 November 2023
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Ach_K
Melbourne, Australia191 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
A must do in Kuranda. The commentary was great and informative. We even spotted a croc on our tour.
Written 2 October 2023
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Thank you for your kind review.
Written 12 October 2023
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Eamon H
3 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
The boat ride on the Barron River was a great experience. Turtles, a crocodile and great commentary was really a great interlude in our day. Thoroughly recommend.
Written 17 September 2023
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Thanks very much Eamon for your great review. I'm glad you had an enjoyable cruise.
Written 12 October 2023
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Jane S
Torquay, Australia5 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
A quiet float down the Barron river with a very informative guide. It was educated and peaceful
A adventure that the whole family would enjoy
A adventure that the whole family would enjoy
Written 10 September 2023
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Thank you very much for your kind review.
Written 12 September 2023
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Melissa N
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Great value for money experience. Our guide was very friendly and provided good information about the river, the surroundings and its inhabitants.
Written 8 September 2023
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Thanks very much Melissa for your review.
Written 12 September 2023
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