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  • Enjoy a one-way shared transfer from Cairns Airport to your destination in Port Douglas, Palm Cove, or Cairns City and reach your destination in approximately 75 minutes.
  • Travel in a premium 12-passenger Toyota Hiace or 20-passenger Coaster coach equipped with necessary facilities like AC and ample luggage space.
  • Skip the hassle of arranging transport after landing and start exploring the tropical paradise of Cairns and its surroundings without waiting in long queues.
  • Discover Port Douglas' snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, Palm Cove's serene beaches & spas, and Cairns City's vibrant Esplanade & attractions.

Inclusions

  • One-way transfers between Cairns Airport and Port Douglas/Palm Cove/Cairns City

  • Shared hotel transfers with Toyota Hiace/Toyota Coaster

  • Direct boarding

  • 1 checked luggage & 1 carry-on bag

  • Air-conditioned coach

Exclusions

  • Golf clubs, bikes, and surfboards (surcharge applied)
  • Bikes must be boxed.
  • Limited assistance can be provided for those with mobility needs on request at checkout.
  • Lightweight, folding wheelchairs can be transported. Larger, motorized wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
  • Experience a hassle-free transfer in a premium vehicle, cruising from Cairns City to Palm Cove, Port Douglas, or Cairns Airport.
  • Reach your destination in approximately 75 minutes and enjoy onboard amenities like luggage assistance and air conditioning.
  • The ticket's flexibility ensures validity even if you miss your bus or your flight is delayed, with frequent services offered.
  • Travel in a 12-passenger Toyota Hiace or 20-passenger Coaster coach and avoid the trouble of arranging transport after landing.
  • Venture into Palm Cove right after your transfer, indulging in local delights at Portofino or shopping at Williams Esplanade.

Inclusions

  • One-way transfers between Cairns Airport, Port Douglas/Palm Cove/Cairns City

  • Shared hotel/accommodation transfers with Toyota Hiace/Toyota Coaster

  • Direct boarding

  • 1 checked luggage & 1 carry-on bag

  • Air-conditioned coach

Exclusions Golf clubs, bikes, and surfboards (surcharge applied)

  • Tip: Unwind at Vivo Palm Cove, a beachfront restaurant known for its exotic cocktails and stunning ocean views.
  • Facilities: Ample Luggage Space, Air-Conditioning
  • Bikes must be boxed.
  • Limited assistance can be provided for those with mobility needs on request at checkout.
  • Lightweight, folding wheelchairs can be transported. Larger, motorized wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
  • Explore the beauty of Australia's pristine tropical rainforests by riding the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableways.
  • Spread across 7.5 kilometers over the lush forest, feel like you're gliding in the air above the canopy before descending into the heart of the forest.
  • Enjoy a one-way journey that takes 1.5hrs or 2.5hrs for a round-trip journey exploring Red Peak and Barron Falls, each exciting with its boardwalk tours, dedicated walkways, and scenic lookout points.
  • Skyrail’s Smithfield (Cairns) terminal is located 15mins north of Cairns and 50mins south of Port Douglas.
  • A handy interpretative app and audio guide lets you see augmented reality rainforest animals appear right in front of you.
  • Upgrade your ticket to ride on a diamond view gondola with glass flooring, adding to your sightseeing experience.

Inclusions

  • 1-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience
  • Round-trip Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience (Optional)
  • Access to Red Peak's Rainforest Discovery Zone, Ranger Guided Boardwalk Tours, rainforest boardwalk loop, scenic lookout
  • Access to Barron Fall's The Edge Lookout, CSIRO Rainforest Interpretation Centre, rainforest boardwalk loop, Historical Precinct & more
  • Free WiFi
  • Multilingual app & audio guide
  • Diamond View Gondola (Optional)

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance
    • Hotel transfers
    • Food & drinks

This ticket has the following variants that you can choose from:

  • One Way Skyrail Experience
  • Round Trip Skyrail Experience
  • One Way Skyrail Experience with Diamond View Gondola
  • Round Trip Skyrail Experience with Diamond View Gondola

You can redeem your tickets at any one of the two terminals:

1. Smithfield Terminal

  • Address: 6 Skyrail Dr, Smithfield QLD 4878
  • Get Directions to the Redemption Point
  • The closest bus stop is Brinsmead Kamerunga Rd (Skyrail Base Station), a 2-min walk to this terminal

2. Kuranda Terminal

  • Address: Arara St, Kuranda QLD 4881
  • Get Directions to the Redemption Point
  • Closest train station is Kuranda Train Station, a 2-min walk to this terminal
  • Skyrail’s Smithfield (Cairns) terminal is located 15 minutes north of Cairns and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas.
  • A one-way journey takes approximately 1.5 hours including time spent exploring Red Peak and Barron Falls.
  • Allows 2.5 hours for a round-trip experience.
  • First departure from Smithfield is at 8:30am and the last one-way or round trip experience from Smithfield departs at 1:00 PM.

· 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.

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 10 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Train, Skyrail & Rainforest—experience Kuranda from every angle.

  • Great for: A scenic and immersive rainforest adventure combining historic rail travel, aerial views, Aboriginal culture, and wildlife encounters.
  • You’ll get: A Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket, Kuranda guidebook with discount coupons, entry to Rainforestation Nature Park, army duck tour, Koala & Wildlife Park, Dreamtime Walk & Pamagirri dance performance, and round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns.
  • You’ll see: Stoney Creek Falls, Barron Falls, Baron Gorge, Kuranda Heritage Markets, Koala & Wildlife Park, army duck tour, Pamagirri dance performance. 
  • Upgrades: Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch at Rainforestation Nature Park while watching the Pamagiri dance performance at the park’s amphitheater.

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

  • Tip: Get your photo taken with a cute koala (at your own expense) at Koala and Wildlife Park.
  • The experience is wheelchair accessible.
  • Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.
  • This tour includes round-trip transfers from select hotels in Cairns.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Pocket-friendly full-day island escape with snorkelling, reef viewing, and lunch for an easy yet immersive reef adventure.

  • Everything you get: Return ferry transfers from Cairns, over 5 hours on Fitzroy Island, full snorkelling gear, a glass-bottom boat tour with expert commentary, a buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant, and free time for rainforest walks or beach lounging.
  • Why choose this: It’s the most convenient way to tick off reef snorkelling, guided reef viewing, and a resort-style lunch in one value-packed itinerary.

Inclusions

  • Full-day tour to the Great Barrier Reef & Fitzroy Island with ferry transfers from Cairns

  • Snorkel gear including mask, fins, Lycra suit, and flotation vest

  • Guided glass-bottom boat tour

  • Tropical lunch box with vegan, halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available (menu here)

  • Up to 4.5 hours for island self-exploration

  • 8:45 to 9:45am: Check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal at Sunlover's desk
  • 9:30 to 10am: Boarding from Cairns
  • 10:15am: Depart Cairns
  • 11am to 11:15am: Arrive at Fitzroy Island
  • 3:15pm: Boarding from Fitzroy Island
  • 3:30pm: Depart Fitzroy Island
  • 4:30pm: Arrive at Cairns Marlin Marina
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Cairns airport transfer van with driver and passengers outside hotel.
Exemplar Transfers desk at Cairns Airport for shared transfer services to Port Douglas and Palm Cove.
Cairns airport transfer service with driver and passengers by a van.
Shared coach vehicles parked under palm trees, Palm Cove to Port Douglas transfer.
Coastal road with car near Cairns, Australia, lined with palm trees and ocean view.
Airport Transfers
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One-Way Shared Transfers: Cairns Airport to Port Douglas, Palm Cove or Cairns City

  • Enjoy a one-way shared transfer from Cairns Airport to your destination in Port Douglas, Palm Cove, or Cairns City and reach your destination in approximately 75 minutes.
  • Travel in a premium 12-passenger Toyota Hiace or 20-passenger Coaster coach equipped with necessary facilities like AC and ample luggage space.
  • Skip the hassle of arranging transport after landing and start exploring the tropical paradise of Cairns and its surroundings without waiting in long queues.
  • Discover Port Douglas' snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, Palm Cove's serene beaches & spas, and Cairns City's vibrant Esplanade & attractions.
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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

30 min. - 1 hr. 30 min.
Transfers included
Cairns airport transfer service with driver and passengers by a van.
Exemplar Transfers desk at Cairns Airport for shared transfer services to Port Douglas and Palm Cove.
Aerial view of Cairns Airport with surrounding landscape and roads.
Coastal road with car near Cairns, Australia, lined with palm trees and ocean view.
Cairns airport transfer van with driver and passengers outside hotel.
Shared coach vehicles parked under palm trees, Palm Cove to Port Douglas transfer.
Airport Transfers
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One-Way Tickets: Cairns City to Cairns Airport/Cairns City/Palm Cove/Port Douglas

  • Experience a hassle-free transfer in a premium vehicle, cruising from Cairns City to Palm Cove, Port Douglas, or Cairns Airport.
  • Reach your destination in approximately 75 minutes and enjoy onboard amenities like luggage assistance and air conditioning.
  • The ticket's flexibility ensures validity even if you miss your bus or your flight is delayed, with frequent services offered.
  • Travel in a 12-passenger Toyota Hiace or 20-passenger Coaster coach and avoid the trouble of arranging transport after landing.
  • Venture into Palm Cove right after your transfer, indulging in local delights at Portofino or shopping at Williams Esplanade.
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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Flexible duration
Transfers included
Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over tropical rainforest in Cairns, Australia.
Couple enjoying Kuranda Skyrail Cableway with rainforest and coastline views in Cairns, Australia.
Kuranda Skyrail gliding over tropical rainforest in Cairns, Australia.
Kuranda Skyrail gliding over rainforest and waterfall in Cairns, Australia.
Family interacting with guide on rainforest boardwalk at Barron Falls Skyrail Station.
Visitors at Barron Falls lookout near Skyrail station, surrounded by lush rainforest.
Guide explaining plants to tourists on a Kuranda rainforest boardwalk tour.
Visitors on a rainforest boardwalk tour at Barron Falls Skyrail Station.
Attraction Transfers
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Kuranda Skyrail One-Way Tickets

  • Explore the beauty of Australia's pristine tropical rainforests by riding the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableways.
  • Spread across 7.5 kilometers over the lush forest, feel like you're gliding in the air above the canopy before descending into the heart of the forest.
  • Enjoy a one-way journey that takes 1.5hrs or 2.5hrs for a round-trip journey exploring Red Peak and Barron Falls, each exciting with its boardwalk tours, dedicated walkways, and scenic lookout points.
  • Skyrail’s Smithfield (Cairns) terminal is located 15mins north of Cairns and 50mins south of Port Douglas.
  • A handy interpretative app and audio guide lets you see augmented reality rainforest animals appear right in front of you.
  • Upgrade your ticket to ride on a diamond view gondola with glass flooring, adding to your sightseeing experience.
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Check availability
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 10 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Flexible duration
Audio guide
Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall backdrop in Queensland, Australia.
Family enjoying views from Kuranda Scenic Railway heritage train.
Skyrail gondola over Barron Falls rainforest, Kuranda, Queensland.
Couple enjoying the view from Kuranda Skyrail Cableway over lush rainforest and coastline.
Tourists on an Army Duck vehicle exploring Kuranda rainforest, Queensland.
Person holding a koala with children at Kuranda wildlife park.
Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall in background, Queensland, Australia.
Skyrail cable car gliding over Kuranda Rainforest with waterfall view.
Guide explaining rainforest plants to tourists on Kuranda tour from Cairns.
Guide explaining rainforest plants to family on Kuranda tour, Cairns.
Day Trips
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From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail & Kuranda Rainforest Tour

Train, Skyrail & Rainforest—experience Kuranda from every angle.

  • Great for: A scenic and immersive rainforest adventure combining historic rail travel, aerial views, Aboriginal culture, and wildlife encounters.
  • You’ll get: A Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket, Kuranda guidebook with discount coupons, entry to Rainforestation Nature Park, army duck tour, Koala & Wildlife Park, Dreamtime Walk & Pamagirri dance performance, and round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns.
  • You’ll see: Stoney Creek Falls, Barron Falls, Baron Gorge, Kuranda Heritage Markets, Koala & Wildlife Park, army duck tour, Pamagirri dance performance. 
  • Upgrades: Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch at Rainforestation Nature Park while watching the Pamagiri dance performance at the park’s amphitheater.
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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

5 hr. 55 min. - 10 hr. 30 min.
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
Meals included
Fitzroy Island ferry docked at lush green island, Cairns day trip.
Snorkeler exploring coral reef on Fitzroy Island day trip from Cairns.
Tourists observing marine life through a glass bottom boat at Fitzroy Island, Great Barrier Reef.
Fitzroy Island beach with clear water and lush greenery, Cairns day trip.
Lunch by the beach on Fitzroy Island with tropical drinks and scenic ocean view.
Tourist receiving snorkeling gear on Fitzroy Island beach, Cairns day trip.
Snorkelers exploring clear waters near rocky shore on Fitzroy Island tour.
Visitor overlooking ocean view from Fitzroy Island trail.
Glass bottom boat near Fitzroy Island, Australia, with lush greenery and clear blue water.
Fitzroy Island pier with tour boat, clear waters, and lush greenery, Cairns day trip.
Day Trips
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Sunlover: Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full-Day Cruise with Snorkel, Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lunch

Pocket-friendly full-day island escape with snorkelling, reef viewing, and lunch for an easy yet immersive reef adventure.

  • Everything you get: Return ferry transfers from Cairns, over 5 hours on Fitzroy Island, full snorkelling gear, a glass-bottom boat tour with expert commentary, a buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant, and free time for rainforest walks or beach lounging.
  • Why choose this: It’s the most convenient way to tick off reef snorkelling, guided reef viewing, and a resort-style lunch in one value-packed itinerary.
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Check availability
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

8 hr. 30 min.
Transfers included
Meals included