Kuranda Day Trip from Port Douglas upgrade to Skyrail & Scenic train available

Highlights

  • After morning pickup from your Port Douglas accommodation, travel by air-conditioned minivan through the World Heritage-listed rainforest to reach the village of Kuranda. Upon arrival, your local guide provides a guided tour of the rainforest village that highlights its artisans and craft markets. Explore on your own as well and have the option to visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Bird World, and Koala Gardens (discount vouchers available), or one of the village cafes. After Kuranda, drive to Palm Cove where you can take in the beach, shops, and galleries, and purchase refreshments (own expense) to sip while looking over the ocean. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off in Port Douglas.

Summary

After morning pickup from your Port Douglas accommodation, travel by air-conditioned minivan through the World Heritage-listed rainforest to reach the village of Kuranda. Upon arrival, your local guide provides a guided tour of the rainforest village that highlights its artisans and craft markets. Explore on your own as well and have the option to visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Bird World, and Koala Gardens (discount vouchers available), or one of the village cafes. After Kuranda, drive to Palm Cove where you can take in the beach, shops, and galleries, and purchase refreshments (own expense) to sip while looking over the ocean. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off in Port Douglas.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Enjoy hotel pickup from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (NOT available from Cairns) at 11am with a maximum of only 13 guests guaranteeing you personal service and great commentary along the way. Head straight to Kuranda Village up the Kuranda Range and travel through some of the oldest rainforest on earth. On arrival in Kuranda you'll be shown around this, 'Village in the rainforest' famous for its colorful arts and crafts markets leaving you to enjoy the village. After approximately 3-hours in Kuranda it's time for a trip back down the scenic Kuranda range stopping at Henry Ross look out for breath taking views over the region. You'll then head up the coast to stunning Palm Cove where you'll be shown the palm fringed Esplanade before enjoying a cold drink, coffee and cake or cocktail (at own expense) overlooking the beautiful beach. PLEASE NOTE : TICKETS FOR SKYRAIL AND SCENIC TRAIN CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE OPERATOR AT AN ADDITIONAL COST JUST SEND A MESSAGE FOR PRICES

What’s included?

  • Driver/guide

  • Live commentary on board

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks

  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tickets can be purchased through the operator at an additional cost

  • Kuranda Scenic Train tickets can be purchased from the operator at an additional cost

  • Entry/Admission - Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

  • Entry/Admission - Kuranda Koala Gardens

  • Entry/Admission - Birdworld Kuranda

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Brett's Kuranda Half Day Tours

About operator:

Brett's Kuranda Half day Tour Featuring Palm Cove Stop Over.Small groups specialising in service,air conditioned bus. Our first stop on the Kuranda tour is to the multi award winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Enjoy a journey to Kuranda over some of the oldest rainforest on earth. On arrival in Kuranda I'll be there to meet and show you around this, 'Village in the rainforest' famous for its colourful arts and crafts markets. After approx 2 hours in Kuranda it's time for a trip to Cairns on one of the most spectacular rail journeys in Australia and a stop in Palm Cove for cocktails on the way home.

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