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Classic Kuranda With Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Highlights
- Experience the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through World Heritage Rainforest, showcasing breathtaking views and lush greenery.
- Explore the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park, home to unique wildlife including koalas, crocodiles, and the only Tasmanian Devils in North Queensland.
- Engage in the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, learning traditional skills like boomerang throwing and enjoying vibrant cultural performances.
- Savour a delicious buffet-style Aussie BBQ lunch amidst serene surroundings, offering a delightful range of meats and fresh salads.
Join a full day adventure to Kuranda, nestled in the midst of World Heritage Rainforest, with Tropic Wings – the longest running coach operator in Cairns. The experience includes a ride on the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway followed by a visit to the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park.
Take a rainforest tour on a historic World War II Army Duck over land and water. The Koala & Wildlife Park offers an opportunity to see koalas, crocodiles, snakes, dingoes, a cassowary and the only Tasmanian Devils in North Queensland. Handfeed kangaroos and wallabies and pose for a picture with a koala or a reptile.
The Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience is truly unforgettable. Follow the Dreamtime Walk along the Rainbow Serpent pathway, learn to throw a boomerang and watch the Pamagirri guides demonstrate traditional spear throwing and a didgeridoo presentation, followed by an interactive traditional Aboriginal dance performance.
Enjoy a delicious buffet-style Aussie BBQ lunch offering a range of meats and salads, while enjoying the serene surroundings. End the journey on a relaxing note with a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, just meters above the rainforest canopy. Transfers are provided via Tropic Wings’ 100% electric bus.
Itinerary highlights
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Travel to Cairns on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. Journey past stunning waterfalls, steep ravines and through World Heritage Rainforest.
Stop at Barron Falls station and enjoy stunning views of this magnificent waterfall.
Continue to Kuranda Village.
Kuranda Village
Enjoy free time in Kuranda to explore the Original Rainforest and Heritage Markets. Browse the village’s number of quirky shops and cafes.
Rainforestation Nature Park
Take the 100% electric bus to the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park.
Meet an abundance of Australian animals in the Koala and Wildlife Park, including koalas, Tasmanian Devils, dingoes, crocodiles and the endangered Cassowary and Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo. Hand feed Kangaroos and Wallabies.
Discover Indigenous culture on the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. Join a Dreamtime Walk and enjoy a spear-throwing presentation and a didgeridoo presentation. Learn how to throw a boomerang.
Relax in the Rainforest Amphitheatre and watch a traditional Aboriginal dance performance depicting animals, gathering and hunting.
Explore the rainforest on an authentic World War Two Army Duck. Join your passionate Duck driver to discover rainforest flora and fauna in the rainforest. Make a splash into the lake to continue your tour in water.
Enjoy Rainforestation’s world-famous BBQ buffet lunch in the Colonial Restaurant.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Fly over the ancient, World Heritage Rainforest on a cable-car with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Stop at two platforms, Barron Falls and Red Peak, to explore the rainforest at ground level. Barron Falls platform features stunning views of Barron Falls from the The Edge lookout.
Tour details
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Available from 16 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://tropicwings.com.au/inclusivity-and-accessibility/
Operation information
Tropic Wings Cairns Tours and Charters
Tropic Wings is an eco-friendly tour company, leader in sustainable tourism based in Cairns, Australia offering a range of day tours and tour packages, all of which aim to showcase the natural beauty of the region and its unique wildlife. The experienced and friendly staff will take you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning scenery of Far North Queensland. From the Daintree Rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda, they guarantee you’ll see something new and amazing every day.
The most popular tour is the Grand Kuranda tour, which includes the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail, and visits to Kuranda Village, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park. All Kuranda tours include a 100% electric bus, the first of its kind operating a day tour in Australia.
Exploring all the wonders of the Tropical North – the rainforest, wildlife, beaches and the reef – Tropic Wings tours will take you through the world’s oldest rainforest, Daintree National Park, the renowned Cape Tribulation, which takes in the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, and Mossman Gorge National Park. See the best of Port Douglas and you will also be introduced to some of the native animals at Advanced Eco Accredited Wildlife Habitat, and much more!
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Accreditations
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ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
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ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
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