Kuranda & Tjapukai Experience

Description

Value Day Tours enable you to experience three of the most essential attractions in Far North Queensland. Obtain a Kuranda Boarding Pass, which enables you to enjoy first class VIP service that lets you bypass queues for tickets, allocates you tickets for the skyrail and train in advance and gives you a discount at Kuranda. The Kuranda Boarding Pass can be obtained only by taking this tour.

Find out more about the cultures and customs of the indigenous Tjapukai people living in the rainforest at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Discover the canopy above the World Heritage-listed rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and explore at your own leisure Kuranda, otherwise known as ‘the village in the rainforest’. Then, board the world renowned Kuranda Scenic Railway, which takes you through the spectacular Barron Gorge, across the imposing Stoney Creek Bridge and finally to Cairns Station.

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Cultivate a greater appreciation for fascinating indigenous culture at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where you will be treated to entertaining cultural performances, participate in interactive activities and find out more about the traditions, customs and culture of the Tjapukai people. Watch how food from the bush is prepared, marvel as demonstrators show how fire is made and be treated to performances by the renowned Tjapukai Dance Troupe.

Cairns Skyrail
The Skyrail enables you to enjoy a very special experience in the heart of the World Heritage-listed rainforest, travelling through the wilderness in a unique manner. You’ll have the privilege of going directly to the boarding queue without first having to queue for tickets thanks to your Kuranda Boarding Pass, which provides with you with your Skyrail tickets ahead of time. Once you board your gondola, which can accommodate up to six people, you’ll travel mere metres above the canopy, drinking in unbelievable views of Cairns, the turquoise Coral Sea, the luxuriant Cairns highlands and of course the amazing rainforest. You’ll stop at two mid-stations in the rainforest, Red Peak and Barron Falls, where you’ll have the chance to stroll through this wild natural environment. When you get to Kuranda, you’ll have some time to experience the village at your own pace. Your Kuranda Boarding Pass gives you several exclusive discounts in Kuranda, so make sure you use them!

Cairns Kuranda Railway
Taking a ride on the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway will take you on a breathtaking trip through the rainforest with fantastic views of treacherous ravines and spectacular waterfalls. The world renowned railway will take you on a trip of about 1 hour 45 minutes that will have the train winding its way from Kuranda to Cairns. You will rise to a height of 328 metres above sea level and forge your way through the tropical rainforest, which has obtained World Heritage protection, taking in torrential waterfalls and the impressive Barron Gorge along the way. 

 Trip Includes

• Return accommodation transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches
• A morning of cultural activities 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 on the Kuranda Scenic Rail
• Exclusive Kuranda Boarding Pass 

Duration

• Full Day Tour

Departures

• 8am
• Pick up from your Cairns accommodation (returns 5pm)
• Operates daily all year

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
• Transfers available from Cairns & Northern Beaches
• Kuranda Boarding Pass ensures no ticketing queues, pre-allocated Train & Skyrail tickets & exclusive Kuranda discounts 
• You will have several hours free time to walk around Kuranda
• Food, drinks & gift shops available in Kuranda
• Skyrail provides complimentary umbrellas at both rainforest mid-stations, ensuring guests can maximise their rainforest experience rain or shine
• Transfers are available from Port Douglas. Please contact us if you are wanting to do this tour from Port Douglas
• Operated by Value Tours

Normal Retail Price

• Kuranda & Tjapukai Experience:
  • adult AUD$204.00
  • child (4-14yrs) AUD$111.00
  • family (2ad + 2ch) AUD$545.00