Reserve at least six weeks ahead for dry-season (Jun–Oct) mornings. If your dates are flexible, mid-week trains often have spare seats outside Australian school breaks.
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Gold Class upgrades the 1891-built Kuranda Scenic Railway into a rolling lounge. When you board the train, a uniformed host greets you and keeps your backpack away before the train starts its journey. You can expect departures to pair locally roasted coffee with nuts, cheese boards or mango sorbet. What makes the experience better is that all produce is freshly sourced within 200km! Two hours later, you glide into Kuranda rested, fed, and ready to explore.
Lounge-style seating: High-back, plush cushioning, footrest, and power outlet for charging.
Dedicated host service: Bags hung, towels supplied, drinks topped up, quick answers to dietary or mobility questions.
Locally sourced menu: Locally grown coffee, cheese platter, selection of wine; menu rotates every six months to stay seasonal.
Take-home souvenir pack: Souvenir set exclusive to Gold Class travelers.
There is no dress code to be followed, but it’s recommended to be in comfortable clothes. This includes smart-casual: lightweight trousers or neat shorts plus collared top; avoid swimwear or muddy boots. A light jacket helps with air conditioning.
Yes. Gluten-free pastries, vegetarian platters, and alcohol-free drinks are available. Please share allergies with the host on boarding. Some nuts are used in the carriage kitchen.
Yes, the Kuranda Gold Class is wheelchair-accessible and accommodates mobility scooters too.
Each one-way journey runs for 1 hour and 55 minutes, including the Barron Falls photostop.
Travellers are expected to carry backpacks. Storing large luggage at the stations or aboard the train is not allowed because there are no luggage storage facilities available.
Yes, most travellers take a train ride one way and Skyrail one way. Best to book early for a smooth experience.
Ease of booking and the relaxing day was good. It would have been nice to have a small time between train and cable car.
Relaxed and informative tour .
Fantastic experience! The whole day ran smoothly from pick up to drop off!
Getting to pet a koala was a highlight, the village is quaint, and the views are spectacular!
So organised and easy. Everything went smoothly
Hello, I assumed that purchasing the Gold Pass train tickets on your website meant that I would receiving Gold Pass train tickets, but that was not the case. I have been emailing with HeadOut to at least receive a partial refund-- as Gold Pass tickets were not included when all was said and done-- but I'm having difficulties with that as well. Any assistance to rectify this issue would be appreciated. Soo Chen
The trip itself was excellent. The ticket prices was not.
Loves both the gondola and train. Would upgrade to gold class on the train next time for comfort. Well organised with clear instructions.
Very expensive. Didn't think it was value for money.
The Skyrail was fantastic the train ride was equally amazing
I thought this was a package that included wildlife, bbq lunch, army dick tour etc but I realise it only covered sky rail and rail tickets. I called a few time asking for a refund but no response. Would not recommend to anyone.
Loved the whole experience. The cable car over the rainforest with a very helpful forest guide Hamish. Enjoyed the butterflies at the sanctuary and the koala at the koala garden, loved that they were awake. The train ride back was brilliant too.
Combining Kuranda’s scenic train and Skyrail with stress-free transfers.
Inclusions
One-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket
One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket
Round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns
Free time in Kuranda Village
Coupons for discounted entry to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld, & Kuranda Koala Gardens (as per option selected)
Expert local guide (as per option selected)
Louise
Ellen
Highly recommend going gold glass. We had the best fun, only wish I could go again straight after! The views were amazing from both the train and the skyrail. We got pick up from our pick up point and dropped off when finished. Everything went smoothly and the drivers gave us a great commentary on the way.
It was a great experience from the start , the staff that looked after our carriage were great . The food supplied through the journey was extremely good , not too much , but just the right amount . I would highly recommend going for the Gold options. The views on the way up were also spectacular and the stop on the way up was in the best place . Just a great experience.
Travel to Kuranda in style with Gold Class rail, scenic Skyrail views & seamless transfers.
Inclusions
One-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket
One-way Gold Class Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket
Round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns
Expert local guide
Refreshments
Dedicated service
Kuranda Boarding Pass with attraction discounts
Peter
Amamda
Scenic 40‑minute flight over the Great Barrier Reef with guaranteed window seats.
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We book for the day before by mistake but the young lady at the front was exceptional in her handling of out error. She let us in and helped us so much. Brilliant. Also the standard of the experience wes supurb. The man at the touch tank was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Particularly the under water enclosure! Wonderful to see the sea life come over you.
The Cairns Aquarium was beautifully maintained, and it was such a wonderful experience to relax in a comfortable lounge chair while watching the fish gracefully swim by. The tranquil atmosphere and the gentle movement of the sea creatures made it easy to lose track of time. It truly felt like a peaceful escape into an underwater world.
It felt calm and quiet. I loved the tunnel experience something I have wanted to do for a long time
So well set out, informative and interesting. I will recommend it to all my family and friends.
I enjoyed the River Monsters especially.
Great displays and the talks throughput were very informative
So organised and easy. Everything went smoothly
My daughter (6 years old) and I enjoyed the bigger pool that had the stingrays and sharks
It took thirty minutes to get in even though we had tickets. Then they didnt use QR code, they had to find my printed email? I have two nurodiverse childrent and it wasnt for them. Loud. Also google said there was hammerhead sharks
The headout website adds 1 adult ticket as default, so when I picked 1 family and 1 child, and moved to pay, it charged me it. . I've raised it with the support team, haven't heard back. Such a dent in the experience. Wish I bought it directly from Aquarium instead.
See Cairns from rainforest heights to reef wonders—Kuranda’s best and the Aquarium in one day.
Inclusions Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
One-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket
One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket
Round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns
Free time in Kuranda Village
Cairns Aquarium
Entry to Cairns Aquarium
All-day access to exhibits
Access to all shows, presentations, and facilities
Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour
Cairns Aquarium Tickets
Kaori
David
Margaret
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This ticket has the following variants that you can choose from:
You can redeem your tickets at any one of the two terminals:
1. Smithfield Terminal
2. Kuranda Terminal
· The last one-way experience from Kuranda departs at 3:15 PM and the latest you can board from Kuranda for a round-trip experience is at 12:00 PM.
Train, Skyrail & Rainforest—experience Kuranda from every angle.
Inclusions
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket
Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket
Round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns
Expert driver
Free time in Kuranda Village
Entry to Rainforestation Nature Park
Army Duck tour
Koala & Wildlife Park
Dreamtime Walk & Pamagirri dance performance
BBQ Lunch (as per option selected)
Kuranda guidebook with discount coupons
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 10 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
It was well organized. Thank you
Soar on Skyrail, cruise the Scenic Rail, and see crocs at Hartley’s Adventures.
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