From A$186 per person
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4.8 / 5 from 6 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Languages
- German, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 / 5 · 6 reviews
About this tour
A great Kuranda option if you have your own car. Park your car at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal and meet at the covered bus stop in front of the terminal for your coach transfer to Freshwater Station. Board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway to journey through the magnificent Barron Gorge, with spectacular views of rainforest clad mountains and cascading waterfalls along the way. Arrive Kuranda and enjoy *Free time to explore this quaint village; *Free time varies depending on which Train/Skyrail time option you choose. After your visit to Kuranda Village It’s time to board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for an amazing journey over & through the rainforest. There are two stops along the way to explore, before arriving back at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal where you parked your car.
PLEASE NOTE - 1 Reverse Itinerary Option: Skyrail first / Train return
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Skyrail Smithfield Terminal. The meeting point is recorded in the Inclusable venue database as Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with an accessibility score of 77/100. The nearest accessible public toilet to the meeting point is about 970 m away in a straight line, from the National Public Toilet Map.
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Where it starts: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Accessibility score 77/100
Details for the meeting point only, from the Inclusable venue database, where available. They say nothing about the tour itself.
Itinerary
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- 1
Upon arrival in Kuranda, free time is allowed to do your own exploring – visit the Heritage Markets, stop by a local café, or why not take advantage of the exclusive Kuranda discounts on your Kuranda Boarding Pass!(2 hr 30 min)
- 2
Board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda. Once aboard you will be amazed as you glide silently over & through the rainforest. There are 2 stations enroute where you can alight and enjoy a walk through the rainforest. Visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre at Red Peak Station and take in the spectacular views at the lookouts like The Edge Lookout at Barron Falls Station.(1 hr 30 min)
- 3
Board the famous train for an amazing journey, as you travel one of the world's most scenic rail routes, through hand-hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning spectacular gorges.(1 hr 35 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Free time in Kuranda to explore.
Not included
- Lunch
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Public accessible toilet near Skyrail Smithfield Terminal
Skyrail Smithfield Terminal records an accessible toilet. The nearest public one outside the venue, for before you go in or when it is closed, is Smithfield Centre, about 970 m away.
Smithfield Centre · about 970 m away in a straight line
Corner Cook & Kennedy Highways, Smithfield, QLD (shopping centre)
- Accessible parking
Open: Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 8am-5:30pm, Sun 9am-6pm — Monday to Friday 8am - 9pm, Saturday 8am - 5.30pm, Sunday 9am - 6pm,
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Location & contact
- Area
- Smithfield, Cairns & the Tropical North, Queensland
- Meeting point
- Skyrail Smithfield Terminal
- Address
- 6 Skyrail Drive
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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