Skyrail Upgrade 2026

Kuranda is open — here's what's running

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is closed for major upgrades, but the village, the wildlife and the world-famous Kuranda Scenic Railway are open as always. Every tour below runs through the closure — up the range by air-conditioned coach, and on most tours, home the classic way by rail.

Skyrail fully closed

20 July – 18 August 2026

No Skyrail services operate. All tours below are unaffected.

Modified Skyrail operations

19 August – 25 October 2026

Skyrail runs a shortened experience Wednesday–Sunday and is closed Mondays & Tuesdays. The tours below keep running daily either way.

Running daily from Cairns

Kuranda Deluxe with Train, Lunch & Butterflies

Pick-up 7:45–8:45am · Back approx 5:45pm · Returns by Kuranda Scenic Railway

$253/adult $138 child (4–14) · $678.50 family
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Kuranda Deluxe with Train

Pick-up 7:45–8:45am · Back approx 5:45pm · Returns by Kuranda Scenic Railway

$230/adult $126 child (4–14) · $617.50 family
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Kuranda Rainforest with Train

Pick-up 7:45–8:45am · Back approx 5:45pm · Returns by Kuranda Scenic Railway

$200/adult $102 child (4–14) · $527.50 family
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Rainforestation Pamagirri + Train

Pick-up 7:45–8:45am · Back approx 5:45pm · Returns by Kuranda Scenic Railway

$167/adult $92 child (4–14) · $449 family
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Rainforestation Army Duck + Train

Pick-up 7:45–8:45am · Back approx 5:45pm · Returns by Kuranda Scenic Railway

$167/adult $92 child (4–14) · $449 family
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Kuranda Rainforest with Lunch

Pick-up 7:45–8:45am · Back approx 5:00pm · Coach return

$160/adult $90 child (4–14) · $432.50 family
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Kuranda Rainforest

Pick-up 7:45–8:45am · Back approx 5:00pm · Coach return

$130/adult $72 child (4–14) · $350 family
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Staying in Port Douglas or Palm Cove?

Special closure-period departures of the Kuranda Deluxe (train, lunch & butterflies) run from the northern beaches. Minimum numbers apply — book by phone.

Kuranda Deluxe — Port Douglas departures

Pick-up 7:00–8:15am · Back approx 6:30pm · Returns by Kuranda Scenic Railway

$323/adult $178 child (4–14) · $868.50 family
Call (07) 4041 9400

Kuranda Deluxe — Palm Cove Beach departures

Pick-up 7:00–8:15am · Back approx 5:45pm · Returns by Kuranda Scenic Railway

$303/adult $168 child (4–14) · $816 family
Call (07) 4041 9400
  • Pick-ups are from accommodation — not private residences or Airbnb properties.
  • Days and times of operation are subject to change; minimum numbers may apply.
  • Reservations: (07) 4041 9400, 6:30am–5:30pm daily.
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