Cairns to Kuranda, Scenic Rail and Cableway, Hartley's Crocodiles

4.2 (40 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation

out of 5

40 reviews

4.2

Travel over and through the rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Kuranda Scenic Rail passing Stoney Creek Falls — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

On this fun filled day tour you can take in the magnificent views aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, spend some free time in the mountaintop village of Kuranda, then soar above the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Our coach will then transfer you to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland! At Hartley’s you’ll explore the Melaleuca Wetlands on a boat cruise, marvel at the death roll of a Saltwater Crocodile and explore the wildlife park - home to Koala’s, Wallabies and Queensland’s Southern Cassowaries.

Day Trips Nature and Wildlife Tours Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Rail Tours Trolley Tours Cable Car Tours

At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Down Under Tours

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

What is included

Included

Included: Written itinerary available in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin
Included: Kuranda Written Trip Guide
Included: One-way trip on Kuranda Scenic Railway
Included: Cairns pickup and drop-off
Included: One way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Included: Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Admission and Shows

Not included

Not included: Any other optional activities not mentioned
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Professional Souvenir Photos

Itinerary

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.
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.
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.
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

2 hours Admission included

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland! There is ample time to explore this wonderful park, including the Wetlands Cruise through the Melaleuca wetlands, domain of the saltwater crocodile. Take in the Crocodile Attack Show, and fascinating Snake Show.
Kuranda Village

one hour

Discover the unique mountaintop village of Kuranda, known as 'the village in the rainforest'

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield, Bus Zone at the front of Skyrail Terminal

End point

6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield, Bus Zone at the front of Skyrail Terminal

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 10 more pickup points

Pickup is available from selected locations in Cairns - please refer to the Operator confirmation email for exact pickup location and time.

Using your ticket

Please refer to the Operator Confirmation email for details of your pickup location and time.

The driver-guide 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
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick-ups, Drop-offs & coach travel between start & finish of attractions can total up to 2 hours

Options

Kuranda & Hartley's Full Day

Pickup included
Scenic Rail, Coach & Hartleys

Scenic Rail + Coach Tour : Operates on dates Skyrail is closed for planned works from 20 Jul to 25 Oct 2026.

Lunch Voucher: A complimentary lunch voucher is included for Lilypad Cafe at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

Pickup included