Top Queensland Rail Tours

Celebrate the history of the Mary Valley Rattler and experience the magic of heritage rail travel. All aboard! @maryvalleyrattler  #maryvalleyrattler  
 Hop on board the vintage railmotor RM76 which traditionally ran the Brooloo line to Gympie providing a daily link to the town for shopping, the transportation of goods and a means for children to get to school. Sit back and relax as you begin your nostalgic rail journey through one of the most beautiful parts of Queensland. Our region boasts great produce and producers. Enjoy a tasting plate on board featuring local fare and learn about the food bowl that is the Mary Valley on board as you cross the Mary River as you travel around an abundance of curves, over bridges and numerous gentle hills.

Celebrate the history of the Mary Valley Rattler and experience the magic of heritage rail travel. All aboard! @maryvalleyrattler  #maryvalleyrattler  
 Rediscover the magic of a bygone era aboard the historic Mary Valley Rattler. 
The Mary Valley Rattler fleet is made up of heritage steam & diesel locomotives, rail motors and carriages each with their own unique story. 
The historic Gympie Station on Tozer St, has been restored to its former glory. Make sure you arrive early enough to take time to wander through the station where you can learn the stories of the Mary Valley Rattler line, its people, and its history. The popular Rusty Rails Cafe offers a dine in experience before or after your rail journey, or you can buy take away treats to enjoy on board. You can even purchase a bottle of wine and a local cheese platter for the ride. The gift shop offers a selection of local goodies as well as speciality giftware and souvenirs.

Explore the Kuranda Rainforest — a UNESCO World Heritage site — on a full-day tour from Cairns. Travel on the Kuranda Scenic Railway to Kuranda, getting views of the rainforest and Barron Gorge along the way. Visit the Rainforestation Nature Park and see the wildlife during a tour in an amphibious Army Duck vehicle. Then step on board the 6-person gondola at the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for the return journey to Cairns, with time to stop at Barron Falls and Red Peak Station en route.

Combine snorkeling on Australia's Great Barrier Reef with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed mountain village of Kuranda. This 2-day combination trip allows you to do both, and includes pickup and drop-off in Cairns. Please note: Overnight accommodation not included.

Combine adventures in the rain forest and on the reef during this 3-day tour from Cairns and Port Douglas. Take a guided rain forest walk, go jungle surfing, take a reef safari, and enjoy a Daintree river cruise. Two nights' accommodation, activities, and meals per itinerary included.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kuranda Rainforest and observe native Australian wildlife on a full-day tour from Cairns. View the rain forest as you ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in a gondola. Tour the Rainforestation Nature Park in an amphibious Army Duck vehicle that offers another vantage point on the forest, visit the koalas, kangaroos and other critters at the Koala and Wildlife Park. Learn about Aboriginal culture at the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. After a classic Aussie barbecue lunch, take the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway back to Cairns.

DAY 1 – Journey to Kuranda Village on the historical Kuranda Scenic Rail. This spectacular experience traverses the World Heritage listed rainforest of Barron Gorge National Park. The journey takes approximately 1hr 30mins with one stop along the way at the Barron Falls lookout. Once you arrive in Kuranda, explore the village and markets before returning via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. DAY 2 – For an extraordinary day on the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy a Fly/Cruise Reef Package combining Quicksilver Cruises ‘Outer Great Barrier Reef’ experience and a Nautilus Aviation helicopter scenic flight departing from Port Douglas and arriving at the Outer Reef on a floating helipad.

The tour begins on board the Kuranda Scenic Railway, discovering the living colour and natural beauty of rainforest millions of years old. Enjoy some time exploring Kuranda at your leisure, before boarding Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Glide just metres above the rainforest canopy descending through the canopy. On your second day enjoy a spectacular scenic flight with Nautilus Aviation over coral-studded sea to Great Adventures ‘Great Barrier Reef Adventure’ at either Norman or Moore Reef. With approximately 2.5 hours at the Outer Reef with Great Adventures, their spacious activity platform makes possible exciting inclusive and optional activities for all ages in and out of the water.

Start your day taking in the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on a 30 Minute Reef Scenic Flight before enjoying a journey on the historical Kuranda Scenic Rail and award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Your flight will showcase the famous coastline of 4 Mile Beach and picture-perfect sights of Snapper Island, Low Isles, Batt Reef, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest in the distance. Once back on the ground, the Kuranda Scenic Rail offers a spectacular experience traversing the World Heritage-listed rainforest of Barron Gorge National Park with a stop at the Barron Falls lookout and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, the opportunity to glide just metres above the rainforest canopy.

See the best of Cairns with a two-day package that provides the ultimate reef and rainforest experience. First, explore the town of Kuranda, traveling via the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Then discover the aquatic wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on a 5-hour ocean cruise with stops for snorkeling and scubadiving. Return to Cairns by helicopter, taking a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef. Have the option to add on admission to Rainforestation in Kuranda to learn about Aboriginal culture and Australian wildlife.

Kuranda is surrounded by the oldest rainforest on the earth and home to an incredible array of plants and animals. Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising views of dense rainforest, picturesque waterfalls within the world Heritage listed Barron Gorge National Park. Kuranda Village in the Rainforest offers you the chance to explore ancient rainforest, engage with local artists, wonder amongst butterflies and so much more. ※Kuranda Scenic Railway/Skyrail : When one is not operating return will be with the one that is operational.

Journey to the rain forest village of Kuranda via two unique transit options on this memorable full-day tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Skip the line and enjoy Gold Class service aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through lush mountain passes and waterfall gorges along the way. In the opposite direction, glide above the treetops in a gondola and soak up spectacular views of the mountains and coastline on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. In Kuranda, enjoy leisure time to explore the heritage markets, learn about aboriginal culture or interact with native wildlife.

Embark on a full-day adventure to the rain forest village of Kuranda and delve into the rich history of Tropical North Queensland. Travel to and from Palm Cove aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which lets you soar through the treetops on a gondola. In Kuranda, choose from a variety of itineraries to suit your interests, such as a visit to the Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park and wildlife counters with koalas, butterflies and kangaroos.

Take to the treetops for a thrilling ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with this customizable full-day tour from Port Douglas, including hotel pick-up. Ride the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway, browse the stalls at the Kuranda Heritage Markets or pay a visit to Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary or Kuranda Koala Gardens (extra cost). After enjoying the aerial views from the Skyrail, discover Australia’s indigenous heritage at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where you can learn to play a didgeridoo and watch a spectacular Tjapukai theater performance.

Explore the lush beauty, amazing wildlife and rich heritage of Tropical North Queensland on this customizable full-day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Travel to this enchanting rain forest village aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, and choose from a variety of activities including visits to the Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park and Rainforestation Nature Park. Hang out with koalas and exotic birds, browse local markets and opt to include a delicious buffet lunch. At the end of the day, glide through the treetops back to Cairns on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Explore the charming village of Kuranda and the World Heritage rain forests of Tropical North Queensland on this full-day adventure from Port Douglas. Chug past waterfall-studded gorges with a ride on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, and glide above the treetops from a gondola on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Customize your day with the choice of many different activities, including a visit to Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park, guided nature tours at Rainforestation Nature Park, and memorable observation experiences of koalas and exotic birds.

Take a day trip from Cairns to Kuranda on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and return via the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Alternatively, make the 1-way journey by railway and return by skyrail. Enjoy a tranquil ride as you soar above the rainforest canopy, with views from Cairns all the way to the Great Barrier Reef, and spend free time in Kuranda Village. If you wish, upgrade your transport with admission to the Rainforestation Nature Park or Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park — the latter option with or without lunch.

Spend a day immersed in the beauty and culture of Tropical North Queensland. Departing from Palm Cove, glide above the coastal canopy in a gondola during a ride on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. When you arrive in the mountain village of Kuranda, choose from a variety of activities including a visit to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, wildlife encounters at Rainforestation Nature Park and hand-feeding feathered friends at Birdworld. You’ll also catch a ride on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway that winds through waterfall gorges and World Heritage-listed rain forest.

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Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you save time and money. Drinking water bottle for all customers. Not much people on board that means we are quick and don't waste time picking many customers from many places. Local Tour Guide and the ability to speak your local language if you are from Asia and SE Asian countries. Guest customer service.

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you save time and money. Drinking water bottle for all customers. Not much people on board that means we are quick and don't waste time picking many customers from many places. Local Tour Guide and the ability to speak your local language if you are from Asia and SE Asian countries. Guest customer service.

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you save time and money. Drinking water bottle for all customers. Not much people on board that means we are quick and don't waste time picking many customers from many places. Local Tour Guide and the ability to speak your local language if you are from Asia and SE Asian countries. Guest customer service.

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you save time and money. Drinking water bottle for all customers. Not much people on board that means we are quick and don't waste time picking many customers from many places. Local Tour Guide and the ability to speak your local language if you are from Asia and SE Asian countries. Guest customer service.

This great value small-group tour includes transfers from your hotel or port to Kuranda. Travel past fields of Sugar Cane and ascend the Macalister Range through beautiful rainforest on the Kennedy Highway, named after the famous explorer. You will be dropped in the village and will have over 3 hours to shop, eat and explore. After your free time in Kuranda, make your way to the nearby Kuranda Railway Station to board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a journey through the rainforest that takes you over 37 bridges and through 15 tunnels. You will be met at Freshwater Station for your transfer back to your hotel or port, arriving approximately 4pm. Alternatively, you may choose to travel onwards to Cairns Station and walk to your city accommodation. Please note, as of 23/2/2021, the Kuranda Scenic Rail suspended the 2pm train from Kuranda. This was done at short notice. Until a date to be advised in April, we will start about 1 hour later and we will use the 3:30pm train from Kuranda.