Highlights
Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and historic Kuranda Scenic Railway with personalised service in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese. Journey above World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest on Skyrail, explore Kuranda Village's Heritage Markets and wildlife sanctuaries, and witness Barron Falls cascading through Barron Gorge National Park. Return via the 1891 Kuranda Scenic Railway, travelling through 15 hand-carved tunnels and 37 heritage bridges as your guide shares Djabugay cultural stories, Queensland railway history, and tropical ecology. Our door-to-door service includes pickup from Cairns City, Northern Beaches, and Palm Cove, with all Skyrail and Scenic Railway tickets included. The itinerary adapts to weather conditions, and cruise passengers receive guaranteed timely return.
About This Deal
Duration
7 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - Chinese Traditional
- Human tour guide - Mandarin
- Human tour guide - Cantonese
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Cairns
Cairns, Queensland
Your guide collects you from your Cairns accommodation and shares insights about Djabugay Aboriginal heritage and World Heritage Wet Tropics during the scenic drive to either Skyrail Smithfield Terminal or Freshwater Station, depending on optimal daily routing to avoid crowds.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield, Queensland
Glide 7.5 kilometers above pristine rainforest canopy with Coral Sea views. Stop at Red Peak Station to walk elevated boardwalks through ancient forest, then visit Barron Falls Station to view spectacular waterfalls cascading into Barron Gorge National Park from multiple lookout platforms.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Stop At: Kuranda Village
Centenary Park, Kuranda, Atherton Tablelands Area, Kuranda, Queensland
Explore Kuranda's famous Heritage Markets (established 1915) featuring Indigenous art, local crafts, and Australian souvenirs. Optional visits to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld Kuranda, or Koala Gardens (entry fees separate). Enjoy lunch at local cafes or restaurants, and discover village galleries and rainforest walks.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Barron Falls
Barron Gorge National Park, , Kuranda, Queensland
View Barron Falls from both Skyrail's station lookout and during the Kuranda Scenic Railway journey. Most spectacular during wet season (December-April) when tropical rainfall increases water volume dramatically.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Kuranda Scenic Railway
Bunda Street, Cairns, Queensland
Board the historic 1891 railway at Kuranda Station for the spectacular descent through Barron Gorge National Park. Travel through 15 hand-carved tunnels and across 37 heritage bridges, passing Stoney Creek Falls and rainforest gorges while commentary shares Queensland railway construction history.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cairns
Cairns, Queensland
Your guide meets you at either Cairns Station (or Skyrail Smithfield Terminal if itinerary reversed) for return to your Cairns accommodation (or Cruise Liner Port), sharing recommendations for other Tropical North Queensland attractions. Note: pickup station may change on the day depending on where guests are staying.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel/Port pickup & drop-off from Cairns city, Northern beaches, cruise terminal or airport
- Kuranda Scenic Railway one-way ticket
- Expert local guide fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
- Genuine small group (max 10), air-conditioned vehicle
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway one-way ticket with Red Peak and Barron Falls station stops
Exclusions
- Lunch - your guide will recommend the best cafes in Kuranda Village
Traveler Pickup Information
Please select the option that best corresponds with your pickup location
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Infinity Fun Travel Pty Ltd in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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Fine Print
7-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operators terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.