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*Kuranda Train & Skyrail Modified Trip (Travel between 19 August - 25 October 2026)

Rate Option Adults Children Infants Families Extras
KSR Classic Experience $120.00 $70.50 N/A $331.50 N/A
KSR Classic Experience - GOLD CLASS $177.00 $127.50 N/A $559.50 N/A
STAR Kuranda $210.00 $110.00 N/A $557.50 N/A
CKB Classic Kuranda $306.00 $162.00 N/A $814.50 N/A

Children aged 4-14 years. Infants 3 and under travel free of charge.  Family rate 2 adults & 2 children.

* If selecting KSR Classic Experience please advise which station and preferred Train & Skyrail times.

GOLD CLASS - Includes welcome refreshment, locally sourced appetisers & beverages, souvenir trip guide & gift pack and individual lounge-style seating onboard.

Prices are valid until 31st March 2027.

 

Prices are shown in Australian dollars and include GST. Prices subject to change without notice.

Celebrating 30 years of operation, Skyrail is undertaking an $85 million upgrade to enhance the overall rainforest experience. The project includes replacing the existing cableway infrastructure and introducing new gondolas, improving accessibility while delivering a quieter, smoother journey. Travel between 19 August - 25 October 2026 is modified operations, Skyrail will not run the full route between Kuranda and Smithfield; instead, guests will travel on a Kuranda-Barron Falls loop, with connecting bus transfers provided.

Barron Falls Station has panoramic gorge & waterfall views, rainforest boardwalk and the Edge Lookout.


Travel between 19 August - 25 October 2026

Operates Wednesday - Sunday (Skyrail closed Monday & Tuesday)

 

KSR Classic Experience

  • CAIRNS RAILWAY STATION
  • This tour starts and finishes at Cairns Railway Station
  • Train departs Cairns: 8.30am & 9.30am
  • Skyrail - Kuranda to Barron Falls loop: Departure times are 12.15pm, 2.15pm & 3.00pm 
  • Bus transfer back to Cairns Railway Station
  • **Please note the Train travel time is 2 hours between Cairns/Kuranda - GOLD CLASS upgrades available on 9.30am train
OR
  • FRESHWATER RAILWAY STATION
  • This tour starts and finishes at Freshwater Railway Station
  • Train departs Freshwater: 8.55am & 9.55am
  • Skyrail - Kuranda to Barron Falls loop: Departure times are 12.15pm, 1.15pm & 3.00pm 
  • Bus transfer back to Freshwater Railway Station
  • **Please note the Train travel time is 1.5 hours between Freshwater/Kuranda - GOLD CLASS upgrades available on 9.55am train

 

STAR Kuranda

  • Pick up between 10.05-11.05am
  • Skyrail - Kuranda to Barron Falls loop
  • Approx 2.5 hours free time in Kuranda Village
  • Train departs Kuranda at 3.30pm / arrives Freshwater Railway Station at 5.00pm
  • Return to hotel approx 5.45pm


CKB Classic Kuranda
  • Pick up between 7.00am-8.15am
  • Train departs Freshwater Railway Station at 8.55am / arrives Kuranda 10.25am
  • Approx 1 hour free time in Kuranda Village
  • Complimentary entry to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
  • Rainforestation Nature Park - Army Duck, Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Koala Wildlife Park & lunch
  • Skyrail - Kuranda to Barron Falls loop
  • Return to hotel approx 5.45pm



Important dates:


❌ Skyrail Closed
  • 25–31 May 2026
  • 1-3 June 2026
  • 20 July – 18 August 2026
  • Every Monday & Tuesday (19 Aug – 25 Oct 2026)
  • 25 December 2026

🔄 Modified Skyrail Service
  • 19 Aug – 25 Oct 2026
  • Runs Wed–Sun only
  • Short Kuranda ⇄ Barron Falls loop (not full trip)

🚂 Kuranda Scenic Train Closed
  • 11–15 May 2026
  • 15–19 June 2026
  • 4–6 Nov 2026
  • 25 Dec 2026



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