About
Take the Skyrail Cairns (15 minutes out of Cairns) over the oldest tropical rainforest in the world to Kuranda village!
Why go
- Seeing the rainforest from above and below in one day was just incredible
- Ancient rainforest walk on Djabugay Aboriginal land, feeling like stepping into a story older than ourselves
- The journey itself is an experience
Must try
- Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Skyrail
- Barron Falls Lookout
- Village markets
- Largest butterfly sanctuary in the southern hemisphere
Pro tips
- Take the Skyrail from Smithfield Terminal
- Stop at Red Peak for a free guided rainforest tour
- Pre book tickets online
- Consider Gold Class seats on the train
- Drive to Kuranda
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Rating
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