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Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Rail including Artillery Museum

4.7 (7 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation
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Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Rail including Artillery Museum

About this activity

Step back in history, visiting the Southern Hemispheres largest museum dedicated to armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, wander through this world class exhibit before making your way to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Glide over and through the World Heritage Rainforest enjoying two stops enroute. Limited time to explore Kuranda and the many market stalls and attractions, before boarding the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Fantastic views through the Barron Gorge and out to the Coral Sea await as you snake your way home.(Food, drinks and activities in Kuranda are at your own expense, unless otherwise stated.)

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 80 people
People per booking
1–15
Written guide
English
Operated by
Down Under Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Included: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Included: Cairns pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

Not included

  • Not included: Birdworld (approx. AU$19/adult, AU$9.50/child)
  • Not included: Butterfly Sanctuary (approx. AU$20/adult, AU$10/child)
  • Not included: Any other optional activities not mentioned
  • Not included: Kuranda Koala Gardens (approx. AU$19/adult and AU$9.50/child)
  • Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

  1. The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

    2 h 30 min Admission included

    Step back in history, visiting the Southern Hemispheres largest museum dedicated to armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, wander through this world class exhibit. Entry is included.

  2. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Glide over and through the canopy of the ancient rainforest and marvel at the spectacular views from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There are two stops along this gondola journey where you can alight and explore the rainforest from within.

  3. Barron Falls

    10 min

    See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout, and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

  4. Kuranda

    1 h 30 min

    Free time in Kuranda Village to explore.

  5. Down Under Tours - Day Tours

    Down Under Tours is Tropical North Queensland’s leading day tour operator with an extensive range of tour options to suit any taste. We love to share the beauty of Tropical North Queensland and the ancient rainforest with our passengers.

  6. Kuranda Scenic Railway

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Take a historic journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail, travelling through the rainforest and along the mountainside of Barron Gorge.

  7. Barron Gorge National Park

    10 min

    See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout, and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
  • Gilligan's Hotel & Resort
  • Palm Royale Cairns
  • Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apartments
  • Motel Nomad
  • Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut
  • Edge Apartments
  • Cairns Reef Apartment & Motel
  • Cairns Sheridan Hotel
  • Grosvenor in Cairns

and 11 more pickup points

Pickup is available from Cairns - please contact the operator after booking to confirm your pickup location and time.

Using your ticket

Please contact the operator to confirm your pickup location and time. The driver will provide your Kuranda Boarding Pass tickets for the day upon pickup.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.7 out of 5 · 7 reviews
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Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Rail including Artillery Museum

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