Enjoy a full-day tour to Kuranda in the World Heritage Rainforest with Tropic Wings. Visit Rainforestation Nature Park, tour on a World War II Army Duck, experience wildlife encounters, join the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, and soar on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Key Highlights
- Explore the World Heritage Rainforest at Kuranda
- Enjoy an immersive visit to Rainforestation Nature Park
- Discover native wildlife at Koala & Wildlife Park
- Experience the historic World War II Army Duck tour
- Participate in the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience with dance, boomerang, and spear demonstrations
- Hand feed kangaroos and meet a Cassowary
- Journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Glide above the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
What’s included
- Educational World War II Army Duck tour
- Entry to Koala & Wildlife Park
- Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
- Kuranda Scenic Railway ride
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway transfer
Overview
Commonly asked questions.
The tour includes return hotel transfers, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Rainforestation Nature Park, the Army Duck rainforest tour, Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Koala & Wildlife Park and lunch.
Yes. The tour is designed to experience Kuranda's rainforest from two different perspectives, travelling on one of the services up to Kuranda and the other on the return journey.
The Army Duck is an amphibious vehicle that travels through the rainforest and into the water, providing a guided introduction to the rainforest environment.
The Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience introduces visitors to Indigenous culture through traditional performance and cultural interpretation at Rainforestation.
Yes. Entry to the Koala & Wildlife Park is included, where you can see a range of Australian native animals. A koala photo opportunity is also included.
Yes. Lunch is included as part of the Classic Kuranda tour, making it easy to enjoy a full day of activities without needing to arrange your own meal.
Yes. The itinerary includes time to explore Kuranda Village, where you can browse the markets, shops, galleries and other attractions.
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, insect repellent and a water bottle are recommended. A light rain jacket is also useful because Kuranda is located in a tropical rainforest environment.
Yes. Although there is some walking involved, the tour does not require strenuous physical activity. Much of the day is spent travelling between attractions, enjoying guided experiences and exploring Kuranda at your own pace.
Additional info by the operator.
- 8:50am - Depart Cairns with hotel pickup
- 9.50am - Begin rainforest journey to Kuranda by Skyrail or Kuranda Scenic Railway
- 11:30am - Arrive in Kuranda / continue to Rainforestation Nature Park
- 12:00pm - Army Duck rainforest experience
- 12:45pm - Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
- 1:15pm - Koala & Wildlife Park and koala photo opportunity
- 1:45pm - Aussie BBQ lunch
- 2:30pm - Free time to explore Kuranda Village
- 3:30pm - Depart Kuranda aboard the Scenic Railway or Skyrail
- 5:30pm-6.00pm - Hotel drop-off