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Kuranda Scenic Railway

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The original Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of World Heritage Listed rainforest, steep ravines …

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Feb 3, 2025
A heritage restored 12 carriages taking about 1.5 hrs to get to the top. They are a forward / reverse seating arrangement which doesn’t suit all people. The right side of the carriage defiantly offer…Full review by Ratchew
Feb 2, 2025
Our family did the Skyrail up and the Scenic Railway down. So glad we chose to do this. As we twisted and turned through the rainforest, we saw Barron Falls & Stoney Creek Falls. We went through many…Full review by ngaymer
Jan 27, 2025
Despite the rain the tide to the top and back down was great. The staff is really helpful and caring Special mention for Karen at the ticket desk that was so helpful, professional and charming !!!Full review by Sean H
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Hi, we are planning on buying the combined railway and sky rail ticket. We plan on starting the trip by rail. We would like to …
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Hi, we are planning on buying the combined railway and sky rail ticket. We plan on starting the trip by rail. We would like to start in cairns but this does not seem an option on the ticket. Can you please provide details on the hotel transfers / catching the train from Cairns.
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Hi the train leaves from Cairns Central Railway Station which is where I caught it, their website is confusing.
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Can you take the Scenic Railway in both directions?
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Yes you can . There are only 2 trips up the mountain and 2 trips down in the afternoon.
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How long does the return from Kuranda take when using the skyrail back down? I'm catching a flight out of Cairns at …
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How long does the return from Kuranda take when using the skyrail back down? I'm catching a flight out of Cairns at 6:30pm - what time would you recommend I get the skyrail?
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It tends to be very busy mid afternoon as many travel on the Queensland Rail Kuranda Tourist Train to Kuranda, but return on the Skyrail. You don't say if your flight is international …
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It tends to be very busy mid afternoon as many travel on the Queensland Rail Kuranda Tourist Train to Kuranda, but return on the Skyrail. You don't say if your flight is international or domestic, but I'd want to be on the Skyrail by2pm if yours is an international flight and 3.30pm if a domestic flight, assuming that you have your luggage with you and there's no major deviation required to a hotel prior to arriving at the airport.
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What regular transport is available from Smithfield Terminal parking lot to Freshwater Station? Cost per person?
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Not sure. I know there is a free bus service from Smithfield to central station and I recall it stops at Freshwater as well. It is free with your train ticket
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Answer by Peter G · Sep 25, 2018
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Are we able to bring a pushchair onboard? Will it need to be folded?
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yes i think a pushchair would be allowed
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What is included in the Kuranda Scenic Railway experience?
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37 kilometre rail journey onboard authentic vintage carriages through the Barron Gorge National Park (World Heritage-listed rainforest – The Wet Tropics) from Cairns to Kuranda, village...
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