The original Kuranda Scenic Railway winds its way on a journey of approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Cairns to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest where a rich assortment of interesting attractions and unique shopping experiences awaits you. This famous train experience will allow you to admire unsurpassed views of dense UNESCO World Heritage listed rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls. Constructed between 1882 and 1891, it is still considered an engineering feat of exceptional magnitude. In the morning, the Kuranda Scenic Railway can be joined at Cairns Railway Station or Freshwater Connection. Journeys from Kuranda Station to Cairns run in the afternoon. The journey includes an English commentary which makes the experience really instructive. On the same day, it is possible to board the Kuranda Scenic Railway, shop in Kuranda, jump aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. To discover all that the area has to offer, check these tour packages.
iPhoneography Oz was a guest of Kuranda Scenic Railway.
