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Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Railway Prices
Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Railway Experiences
Tour 1: Train & Skyrail
Tour 1: Train & Skyrail
$140.50/ adult
$76.75/ child
Kuranda Scenic Railway UP, Skyrail DOWN
- 1Drive your own vehicle and park at Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal. Check in to collect Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail boarding passes
- 2Bus transfer from Skyrail’s Smithfield terminal to Freshwater Railway Station
- 38:50am OR 9:50am train from Freshwater Railway Station up to Kuranda
- 4Free time in Kuranda Village (recommend 2-3 hours)
- 5One-way Skyrail experience from Kuranda down to Smithfield
- 6Day concludes back at your car, depart Skyrail at your leisure.
Tour 2: Skyrail & Train
Tour 2: Skyrail & Train
$140.50/ adult
$76.75/ child
Skyrail UP, Kuranda Scenic Railway DOWN
- 1Drive your vehicle and park at Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal
- 2One-way Skyrail experience from Smithfield up to Kuranda
- 3Free time in Kuranda Village (recommend 2-3 hours)
- 42.00pm OR 3.30pm train from Kuranda down to Freshwater Railway Station
- 5Disembark train at Freshwater Railway Station and board transfer bus to Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal
- 6Day concludes, depart Skyrail at your leisure.
Tour 3: Train & Skyrail
Tour 3: Train & Skyrail
$140.50/ adult
$76.75/ child
Kuranda Scenic Railway UP & Skyrail DOWN, Bus Drop off
- 1Make your own way to Cairns Central Railway Station in the City
- 28:30am OR 9.30am train from Cairns Central Station to Kuranda
- 3Free time in Kuranda Village (recommend 2-3 hours)
- 4One-way Skyrail Experience from Kuranda down to Smithfield
- 5Bus transfer from Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal to Cairns Central Railway Station
- 6Make your own way back to your accommodation
Tour 4: Skyrail & Train
Tour 4: Skyrail & Train
$140.50/ adult
$76.75/ child
Bus Pick up, Skyrail UP & Kuranda Scenic Railway DOWN
- 1Bus pick up from Cairns City location to Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal
- 2One-way Skyrail experience from Smithfield up to Kuranda
- 3Free time in Kuranda Village (recommend 2-3 hours)
- 42.00pm OR 3.30pm train from Kuranda to Cairns Central Station
- 5Day concludes at Cairns Central Railway Station
- 6Make your own way back to your accommodation
Kuranda Train Timetables
The Kuranda Scenic Railway travels between Cairns and Kuranda with multiple daily departures and stops along the way. Full timetables are available below.
Upgrade Options
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Diamond View
Guests enjoy dedicated Diamond View only boarding queues & Diamond View gondolas depart the platforms every 7 minutes (approximately).
Diamond View gondolas seat a maximum of 5 people (including infants) and is available on a one-way, per-person basis only. Return and family rates do not apply. Bookings are made on a per seat basis only and you may share a gondola with other guests.
Upgrade to Diamond View Gondola
$34.00 per adult one-way
$34.00 per child one-way
Simply add Diamond View to your experience during the booking process
*Prices valid from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026.
Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class
A premium railway experience for those who appreciate extra comfort and luxury. Guests enjoy individual lounge style seating, a commemorative gift pack and a selection of locally produced delicacies brought to you by a dedicated host serving morning or afternoon tea and beverages between Freshwater and Kuranda Railway Stations.
Gold Class is available on the 9:30am departue from Cairns Central Railway Station and 9:55am departure from Freshwater Railway Station to Kuranda, as well as the 3:30pm afternoon departure from Kuranda to Freshwater Railway Station.
Upgrade to Gold Class Carriage
$55.00 per person one-way
$222.00 per family one-way
Simply add Gold Class to your experience during the booking process
*Prices valid from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway as it meanders its way between Cairns and Kuranda.
Opened in 1891, this famous railway ascends from the coastal plains of Cairns through Freshwater Railway Station and on to Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest, some 328 metres (1,076 feet) above sea level.
Your historic journey in fully refurbished vintage carriages includes English commentary and a short photo opportunity stop at Barron Falls.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you on a fascinating journey of discovery over and deep into Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage listed rainforest.
Glide mere metres above the pristine rainforest canopy before descending to explore the forest floor at Red Peak and Barron Falls.
Enjoy complimentary ranger guided tours, the Rainforest Discovery Zone, The Edge Lookout and the Historical Precinct to fully immerse yourself in the unique sights, sounds, smells and feel of the rainforest.
Skyrail Audio Guide App
Ensure you get the most out of your experience by downloading Skyrail’s free multi-lingual Audio Guide App to enjoy in gondola commentary and more.
Discover the World’s Oldest Rainforest Story, an exciting collaboration between Buda:dji, the Djabugay Peoples and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Hear the dreamtime stories of the Djabuganydji bama, the Traditional Custodians of this land. The Story to Country weaves history, language, culture, traditions, and nature.
- Immerse yourself in the Dreamtime Stories and sounds of the Djabugay Peoples through in-gondola commentary.
- See augmented reality rainforest animals appear at Red Peak / Guriguri Bunda: and Barron Falls / Dindin.
- Discover the Wet Tropics Rainforest and connect with its unique history and culture through the shared stories of the Djabuganydji bama.
To enjoy this immersive ancient rainforest experience, download the free Skyrail Audio Guide App today!
