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Kuranda is a picturesque little village hidden in the rainforest of Tropical North Queensland and is accessible on a daily basis by Queensland Rail's 'Kuranda Heritage Train' and 'Skyrail.'. Kuranda Village is famous for arts & crafts and indigenous artefacts and the excellent attractions and the Aviary, to name but a few.
The original Kuranda markets are held Wednesdays, Thursdays, Friday and Sunday. The Kuranda Heritage markets are open daily.
The Queensland Rail 'Heritage Train' journey takes 1 ½ to complete and has full commentary on the history of the region and the railway with a souvenir booklet included. The train route winds along the Kuranda Range and takes in the spectacular scenery of The Barron Falls.
By the Skyrail you will be carried over and through of the rainforest canopy with superb views and sights that can only be imagined. The Skyrail journey takes approximately 1 12/2 hours from top to bottom and includes two stops, Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station, where friendly Skyrail Staff will help you disembark your Gondola to enjoy the spectacular and scenic Rainforest Boardwalks, Rainforest Touch Tables and CSIRO Rainforest Interpretive Displays.
Another attraction which we could visit on tour is Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Located within walking distance of Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal, Tjapukai combines dance, history and legends to create a dynamic interpretation of 40,000 years of culture. Tjpaukai is filled with interactive experiences to give you an authentic insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
We have adapted itineraries for old seniors or families with small kids
KURANDA TOUR Itinerary 1 includes:
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Pick-up from your hotel in Cairns or Port Douglas
• Driving to Kuranda Scenic Rail terminal
• Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park with tour guide
• KURANDA SCENIC RAIL
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Your exciting day starts from your hotel pick up by a private car at 8 am, after which you’ll be transferred to Freshwater Station to board the Kuranda Scenic Rail. You will wind your way through some of the most magnificent scenery, including waterfalls and rainforest canopies, through stone tunnels and over hand built spans, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains and deep ravines.
• KURANDA VILLAGE
Once you arrive at Kuranda Station, you will have 1 hour to explore this charming mountain retreat, awash with the colourful wares of local artisans and the Heritage Markets, which offer local produce and wares daily.
• RAINFORESTATION
Your private car will take you from Kuranda to Rainforestation Nature Park, set amid a hundred acres of World Heritage Rainforest. Here you will partake in numerous exciting activities, including the Koala & Wildlife Park tour where you can pet kangaroos, have a photo holding a koala and a trip through the rainforest aboard a WWII amphibious Army Duck.
You'll be entertained by aboriginal dance group and see traditional dances to the tune of Didgeridoo and have a go at throwing a boomerang.
• SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY
After returning
After returning to Kuranda, you will board the Skyrail, which skims the rainforest canopy for 7.5 kilometres above the Barron Gorge National Park. You will return to your hotel at 4.30 -5.00pm.
• Driving back to your hotel in Cairns or Port Douglas
KURANDA TOUR Itinerary 2 includes (extended itinerary + 10% to price):
• Pick-up from your hotel in Cairns or Port Douglas
• Driving to Kuranda Scenic Rail terminal
• SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY you will board the Skyrail, which skims the rainforest canopy for 7.5 kilometres above the Barron Gorge National Park and stops around 750 m above sea level.
• KURANDA VILLAGE
Once you arrive at Kuranda Station, you will have 1 hour to explore this charming mountain retreat, awash with the colourful wares of local artisans and the Heritage Markets, which offer local produce and wares daily.
• RAINFORESTATION Your private car will take you from Kuranda to Rainforestation Nature Park, set amid a hundred acres of World Heritage Rainforest. Here you will partake in numerous exciting activities, including the Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala Gardens, Birdworld where you can pet kangaroos, have a photo holding a koala and a trip through the rainforest aboard.
• After we drive towards centre of Atheron Tableland.
• COFFEE EXPERIENCE
The Most Unique Coffee Experience in North Queensland calls itself at home at the Coffee Works. Located in the heart of Australia’s premier coffee growing region, the Coffee World experience is, as the name suggests, like stepping into a World of coffee. Discover coffee and tea treasures from every corner of the globe, and see the evolution of every style of coffee maker.
Aside from being the largest collection of its kind in the World, what makes Coffee World most unique, is the scores of pots which are the first of their kind ever created, or last of their kind left in existence.
Stunning displays and themed entertainment rooms bring over 2,000 coffee and tea making treasures from the past to life.
You get to sample, in UNLIMITED quantities, up to 21 Gourmet Coffees, 4 Local Plantation Teas, 12 Handcrafted Chocolates, and 3 Exclusive Coffee Works Liqueurs!
• CRATER LAKES
We head to the Crater Lakes. These craters were formed when hot molten rock from now dormant volcanoes came into contact with groundwater. The build-up of steam blasted the central cores from the volcanoes, and over time the spectacular craters have filled with fresh rainwater. The best known botanical features of Lake Barrine are the twin rough-barked Kauri Pines. These 50 metre high giants are estimated to be about 1,000 years old and are considered one of the earliest known species of rainforest tree.
Lunch will be served in the teahouse overlooking the lake.
If you are brave enough to enter the cool (+24 all year round) mountain waters of Lake Eacham , then it's now time for a swim. Another crater lake, Eacham is a clear blue lake surrounded by cool rainforest.
• Driving back to your hotel in Cairns or Port Douglas
Duration: 9 hours
Alternatively, we suggest you to look at this itinerary -
The Atheron Tablelands Private Tour
Price for Premium Tour: from $875 AUD inc. tax for 2 pax + Attraction Tickets + $100 for Port Douglas Pick-up . Please use form below for different numbers of people instant quotation
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Photo taking during Private Day Tour (click on a photo to enlarge)
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