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Reviewed 28 October 2019 via mobile

We paid for the gold class service and we’ll worth it. The train car had comfortable arm chairs and took me back in time, with the beautiful wood and tin ceiling. This class had 2 staff who served muffins, goodies and beverages through out the trip, and added to the commentary that was on the speakers by telling us ahead of time to get ready for scenic areas to take pictures. The 1 1/2 hour ride was through a beautiful area of the rainforest and was very enjoyable. Both stations were picturesque also. Very friendly staff. Delightful trip.

Date of experience: October 2019
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QueenslandRailTravel, Customer Service at Kuranda Scenic Railway, responded to this reviewResponded 31 October 2019

We love that you enjoyed gold class as much as we do! Great to have you on board, we hope to see you again.

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Reviewed 28 October 2019 via mobile

Awesome. Have done train up and sky rail back and also vice versa, recommend train up and skyrail back, heightened the anticipation for cruising above the canopy

Date of experience: October 2019
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QueenslandRailTravel, Customer Service at Kuranda Scenic Railway, responded to this reviewResponded 31 October 2019

We agree, a must do! It's a great combination of travelling through the rainforest and above it :)

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Reviewed 26 October 2019 via mobile

Highly recommended for adults but found it to be a little too long for young kids especially after walking around Kuranda for a few hours, we got more than a few moans and groans asking how much longer. Although saying that the staff in board were very helpful and sought families out to offer their own seating areas. Amazing scenery to look at on your way down though, needs to be seen to be believed. A must if staying in the area.

Date of experience: October 2019
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QueenslandRailTravel, Customer Service at Kuranda Scenic Railway, responded to this reviewResponded 31 October 2019

Thank you for the kind review. We hope to see you again soon :)

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Reviewed 26 October 2019 via mobile

Caught the train from Kuranda back to Cairns in gold class. Firstly the little station at Kuranda is wonderful. It’s so quaint, spotlessly clean and picturesque- so allow time for photos as it’s worth it. The train itself was really special - lovely old carriages with character. Gold class was a very comfortable experience, individual arm chair style seating, unlimited drinks and a cheese platter. Some lovely vantage points from the train, waterfalls, gorges, views and some amazing bends in the track that enabled you to see the rest of the carriages enroute. Definitely worth doing

Date of experience: October 2019
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QueenslandRailTravel, Customer Service at Kuranda Scenic Railway, responded to this reviewResponded 31 October 2019

What a glowing review! Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your journey with Kuranda Scenic Railway. It makes us so happy to hear of customers such as yourselves who come away from the experience with such wonderful memories. See you next time!

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Reviewed 26 October 2019

The heritage train line was overrated - it was interesting to some extent being on historic line overlooking amazing scenery.

The experience was the cable line with tree top views and not the railway.

Date of experience: October 2019
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QueenslandRailTravel, Customer Service at Kuranda Scenic Railway, responded to this reviewResponded 31 October 2019

Thank you for sharing your feedback - we're sorry to learn the journey didn't live up to your expectations... we'll try not to take it personally! We hope, despite the fact Skyrail was your preferred mode, you enjoyed sitting in our vintage refurbished carriages - which are 100 years old - or learning the history of the railway in the onboard commentary.

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