Big 3 - Ultimate Kuranda Experience
from AUD$151.00
About
Description
Experience three of Far North Queensland’s most iconic attractions. Learn about the traditional culture of the indigenous people of the Rainforest at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. It is one of the most awarded tourism attractions in Australia. Journey about the canopy of the World Heritage Rainforest by the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and spend some time exploring Kuranda ‘the village in the rainforest’ before departing on the world famous Kuranda Scenic Railway. This amazing journey will stop at Barron Gorge and cross the impressive Stoney Creek Bridge on its way to Cairns Station.
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park offers a showcase of indigenous culture, allowing guests to watch theatrical performances and engage in interactive activities, to learn the traditional culture and customs of the Tjapukai people.
Cairns Skyrail
Skyrail is a unique rainforest experience taking you on an unforgettable journey over and through Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest.
Glide just metres above the canopy in Skyrail’s comfortable six-person gondola cabins, enjoying spectacular views of the rainforest, tropical Cairns, the Coral Sea and the lush Cairns Highlands.
Two rainforest mid-stations, Red Peak and Barron Falls, provide the opportunity to explore and learn about this ancient environment on Ranger guided boardwalk tours and at the Rainforest Interpretation Centre.
Upon reaching the village of Kuranda a rich assortment of interesting attractions and unique shopping experiences awaits you.
Winner of the 2008 Qantas Australian Tourism Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism, Skyrail is The World’s Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience.
Cairns Kuranda Railway
The original Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls. This famous railway winds its way on a journey of approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Kuranda, the village in the rainforest, to Cairns.
Rising from sea level to 328m, the journey from Kuranda passes through World Heritage protected tropical rainforest, past beautiful and spectacular waterfalls and into the awesome Barron Gorge.
Trip Includes
- Return accommodation transfers from Cairns
- A morning of cultural activities and shows at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
- 7.5km Skyrail Cableway journey through Australia’s Tropical Rainforests
- Free time to browse Kuranda village (Heritage Markets open daily)
- 1 hour 45 mins scenic train trip back to Cairns
- Optional lunch available
Duration
- Full Day Tour
Departures
- 8.30am from Cairns accommodation (returns 5pm)
Other Information
- The Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park will take 3 hours
- The skyrail journey takes approximately 1.5 hours
- The scenic train ride takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
- Each gondola seats up to 6 people
- Child rates (4-14yrs) and family rates available
- Infant (0-3yrs) travel free
- Optional lunch available
- You will have several hours free time to walk around Kuranda
- Food, drinks and gift shops available in Kuranda
- Skyrail provides complimentary umbrellas at both rainforest mid-stations, ensuring guests can maximise their rainforest experience rain or shine