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From Port Douglas: Kuranda Tour with Skyrail & Scenic Train

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Highlights

  • Tour Kuranda Village with its colourful arts and crafts markets
  • Stop over in Palm Cove for a sunset cocktail (at own expense) or go for a walk
  • Ease into your day with a late 11:00 AM pickup or an earlier start at 8:00 AM
  • Take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the rainforest and stop twice
  • Return by the spectacular Kuranda Scenic Train down the mountain

About this experience

Enjoy a late pickup from your hotel and journey down the Captain Cook highway to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Visit Kuranda Village to explore the markets and return on the scenic train.

What to expect

Discover the beauty of the rainforest on this day trip from Port Douglas. Ride on the Captain Cook Highway aboard an airconditioned bus, see the canopy from above on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with 2 stops to enjoy and visit Kuranda Village. Return aboard the Kuranda Scenic Train.
Be picked up from your hotel in the late morning and board an air conditioned comfortable bus. Head down the Captain Cook Highway to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Journey over the World Heritage Rainforest and stop for pictures at 2 stations along the way.
Arrive in Kuranda and meet your guide who will show you the Kuranda Village. Visit the vibrant markets, see the best places to eat, and visit some small animal parks. Board the Kuranda Scenic Train and head down the mountain.
Pass through tunnels and by stunning waterfalls along the way. On arrival at Freshwater Station, head to Palm Cove, a beautiful beach side village where you can stop for a cocktail (at own expense) or take a walk on the beach. 
Head back to Port Douglas and arrive at your accommodation in time for supper.

Things to note

  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat

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