Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour and Cruise

Highlights

After morning pickup from your hotel, board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a scenic 1.5-hour journey to the charming township of Kuranda. Take in the natural beauty of the mountains as you pass Horseshoe Bend, Stoney Creek Falls and Barron Falls, while hearing informative commentary about regional history. The train winds through Barron Gorge National Park to Kuranda. Return on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, riding in a fully enclosed six-passenger gondola that glides for 4.5 miles (7.5 km) over the rainforest canopy and offers views of the tropical foliage and the Coral Sea. Next up, go sightseeing on the sea. Board your helicopter for a spectacular approximately 25-minute flight to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, landing gently at the heli-pontoon at Hastings Reef. From there, hop on board a speedboat where lunch is served, followed by swimming and snorkeling. If you prefer to stay dry, learn about the delicate coral reef ecosystem during a narrated semi-submersible boat tour (payable direct, time permitting). As you sail back to Cairns on the luxury vessel, relax and enjoy live entertainment provided by the guides. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off at the end of a long fun-filled day.

Summary

After morning pickup from your hotel, board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a scenic 1.5-hour journey to the charming township of Kuranda. Take in the natural beauty of the mountains as you pass Horseshoe Bend, Stoney Creek Falls and Barron Falls, while hearing informative commentary about regional history. The train winds through Barron Gorge National Park to Kuranda. Return on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, riding in a fully enclosed six-passenger gondola that glides for 4.5 miles (7.5 km) over the rainforest canopy and offers views of the tropical foliage and the Coral Sea. Next up, go sightseeing on the sea. Board your helicopter for a spectacular approximately 25-minute flight to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, landing gently at the heli-pontoon at Hastings Reef. From there, hop on board a speedboat where lunch is served, followed by swimming and snorkeling. If you prefer to stay dry, learn about the delicate coral reef ecosystem during a narrated semi-submersible boat tour (payable direct, time permitting). As you sail back to Cairns on the luxury vessel, relax and enjoy live entertainment provided by the guides. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off at the end of a long fun-filled day.

Tour info

Duration

9 hours

Why take this tour?

Hit the rails, the rainforest, the sky and the reef in an action-packed day trip from Cairns! You'll take the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway between Carins and Kuranda, soar over the Great Barrier Reef on a helicopter tour, take a lunchtime cruise on the reef, then spend the afternoon swimming or snorkeling before cruising back to Cairns. What a rewarding day out!

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop off from Cairns hotels
Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Cableway
Approx. 25-minute helicopter tour
Use of snorkeling equipment
Buffet lunch
Entry/Admission - Cairns
Entry/Admission - Kuranda
Entry/Admission - Nautilus Aviation
Entry/Admission - Great Barrier Reef
Beverages
AU$20per person for the Environmental Management Charge and Fuel Levy is payable direct to the operator on the day of travel
Semi-submersible boat tour and diving
Private return transfers to/from Port Douglas are $205 per car (up to 4 passengers).

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 9h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Nautilus Aviation has a comprehensive COVID plan in place.

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

Nautilus Aviation

About operator:

For that once in a lifetime experience, every time, Nautilus Aviation offers one of the best ways to see the world’s natural wonders just outside their doorsteps. Departing daily, jump on board a scenic flight, enjoy a reef and rainforest day package, escape to a secluded sand cay, design a tour of your own or, for the more adventurous, take the controls and fly yourself! The sky is no longer your limit, it’s your playground!