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Self Drive Kuranda Tour including Scenic Railway and Skyrail


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Visit Kuranda and take the Scenic Railway up, then the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway back down with this great value self-drive package! Explore **Kuranda** at your own pace where all you need to do is make your way to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the rest is taken care of for you - now that’s a holiday! Your journey starts with a scenic drive to the **Skyrail Rainforest Cableway**. Meet your hostess/driver at Skyrail's covered bus stop where you will be transferred by coach to Freshwater Station for the journey on Kuranda Scenic Rail. **Kuranda Scenic Railway:** Stop at the Barron Falls Station and then slowly wind your up the mountain passing through 15 tunnels and the photogenic trestle bridge at Stoney Creek Falls. **Kuranda Village:** The amount of free time you would like to spend in Kuranda is up to you, you will be provided with a free village map so that you can make the most of your day in Kuranda. **Skyrail Rainforest Cableway:** The gondola ride takes approximately 1.5 hours enjoying panoramic views of the Coral Sea and rainforest surrounds.
Inclusions
* Coach transfer from Skyrail to Freshwater Station * Journey along the Kuranda Scenic Rail up to Kuranda Village * Free time to explore Kuranda Village * Glide over the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway back to Cairns
Exclusions
* Hotel transfers. This is a self drive tour only and you need to make your own way to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Itinerary
* Self Drive to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway * Meet at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway by 8.10am * Transfer to Freshwater Station to meet the Kuranda Scenic Railway * Kuranda Scenic Railway to Kuranda Village at 8.50am * Pre-allocated Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Rail tickets allow you to skip the ticket lines * 10% discount on entry into iconic Kuranda attractions * Free time in Kuranda Village * Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Kuranda Village at 12.45pm (2 hours in Kuranda Village) * Disembark Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to collect your car
Highlights
* One way Kuranda Scenic Railway journey to Kuranda Village * Free time in Kuranda Village * One way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey from Kuranda Village * Skip the queues with pre-allocated boarding passes * Discounted entry to Birdworld, Koala Gardens and Australian Butterfly Sanctuary * Spectacular views over the rainforest and waterfalls
Booking Information
* It is highly recommended to reconfirm your booking on arrival in Cairns and confirm your hotel pick up departure and pick up time. For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details are included on your tour voucher * Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking * Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of the tour. Vouchers presented on a mobile device are also accepted * Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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About Self Drive Kuranda Tour including Scenic Railway and Skyrail
General Information about the Kuranda Self-Drive Tour
Experience a self-drive journey to Kuranda Village, starting your adventure with an ascent by the Kuranda Scenic Railway and returning with the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, soaring above the tropical rainforest. This package offers you the freedom to explore Kuranda at your own pace.
Highlights of the Kuranda Self-Drive Tour
Travel uphill on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, passing through 15 tunnels and the beautiful Stoney Creek Falls railway bridge. Enjoy panoramic views of the Coral Sea and rainforest from the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Delight in free time in Kuranda Village to explore its various attractions and receive a 10% discount on popular attractions such as Birdworld, Koala Gardens, and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.
Key Attractions or Main Activities of the Kuranda Self-Drive Tour
Travel by coach from Skyrail to Freshwater Station to board the Kuranda Scenic Railway towards Kuranda Village. Enjoy free time to explore Kuranda Village at your leisure, and return via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, soaring above the treetops back to your starting point.
How to Get to the Kuranda Self-Drive Tour
This is a self-drive tour. Participants must travel to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway on their own at the designated time. After the tour, you can pick up your vehicle at the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway disembarkation point.
Location of the Kuranda Self-Drive Tour
The starting and ending point of the activity is the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Operating Hours of the Kuranda Self-Drive Tour
The activity starts at 08:10 AM at the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. The Kuranda Scenic Railway departs at 08:50 AM, and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Kuranda Village departs at 12:45 PM.
Other Facilities for the Kuranda Self-Drive Tour
Coach transfer service is available from Skyrail to Freshwater Station for the scenic railway. Pre-arranged tickets for the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Rail ensure you don't have to queue. A free Kuranda Village map is also provided.
Recommendations or Things to Note
It is recommended to reconfirm your booking upon arrival in Cairns. You will receive a booking confirmation voucher upon completing your purchase, which can be printed or displayed on a mobile device.