Reef & Rainforest Combo

AUD $339.00
  • Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Cairns , Queensland

Important Note - due to flood damage in December 2023, the Kuranda Scenic Railway is unavailable until March 2024. All affected bookings will travel by Skyrail return. Passengers need to arrange their own transport back to Cairns, which is approximately $30 for a taxi or Uber. 

Take a 40-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef, then visit Kuranda by travelling on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and returning by the Kuranda Scenic Railway. You will get to explore the village and enjoy free time visiting markets, wildlife parks, shops and food stalls as well as discover World Heritage-listed pristine rainforest by historic scenic railway.

Schedule of your day on our 3 in 1 combo. It can be a day full of activities, or it may be a relaxing day according to your own pace.

(* Skyrain and Kuranda Scenic Rail operate almost every day of the year except certain public holidays and scheduled maintenance days)


ITINERARY 

  • Pickup from your city accommodation or at a designated location in Cairns City Center area around 8:15 AM; or make your own way to GSL Aviation Cairns by 8:30 AM.
  • 40 minute Reef Hopper flight departing at 9:00 AM
  • Drop off to Skyrail Smithfield Caravonica station to check-in for your Skyrail experience around 11:30 AM; or drive to the Skyrail Station and park your car there if you made your own way
  • Skyrail one way experience up to Kuranda, approximately 1.5 hours - Estimated arrival at Kuranda village around 1:00 PM
  • Free time up on Kuranda village, possible activities include Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala Gardens, Birds World at own cost.
  • Visit the Kuranda market and restaurants
  • Return on Kuranda Scenic Rail at 3:30 PM, ride approximately 2.5 hours (optional return on the 2:00 PM train depends on availability)
  • Arrive back at Cairns Central Station at 5:30 PM ; or getting off at Freshwater Station 5:00 PM then catch a taxi or uber if you drove your own car and parked at either Skyrail Station or GSL Aviation office
  • Make your own way back to your accommodation once you have arrived at the Cairns Central train station (*optional return transfer could be organized with Skyrail up on check-in at an extra cost)


*Please note that a return transfer is extra and can be booked with Skyrail upon check-in if required.


More Information 

  • Maximum individual passenger weight limit of 125kgs for the Scenic Flight
  • Infants aged 2 and under are required to sit on a parent's lap. Children aged 3 and over require their own seat.