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Cairns Transportation Services
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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 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
- You can cancel these tickets up to 10 days 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.
- 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.
Itinerary
Timeline
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START POINT
Cairns
Start your adventure stress-free with a hotel pickup from Cairns, taking you straight to Freshwater Station to board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for an unforgettable journey through the rainforest.
Passes by
Kuranda Scenic Rail
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Kuranda Village
4 attractions
Spend 1.5 hours exploring the vibrant Kuranda Village packed with markets, wildlife experiences, and cultural charm before catching your shuttle transfer to Rainforestation Nature Park.
Highlights
1. Kuranda Heritage Markets
Explore this open-air market and shop for locally made crafts, artwork, and handmade jewelry to Aboriginal artifacts. Spend some time watching street performers and local food stalls to experience Kuranda's unique charm.
2. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Walk among 1,500 free-flying butterflies in the largest butterfly aviary in the Southern Hemisphere. Get up close with the dazzling Ulysses and Cairns Birdwing species, and learn about their fascinating life cycle.
3. Kuranda Koala Gardens
Check out this small but well-kept wildlife park in Kuranda Village where you can hold a cute koala and see some of Australia's native wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies, and freshwater crocodiles.
4. Birdworld Kuranda
Walk through an open aviary filled with over 350 colorful birds, including macaws, lorikeets, and cassowaries. The free-flying birds might land on your shoulder—so be ready for a surprise!
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Rainforestation Nature Park
1 attractions
3 activities
Ready yourself for the triple-experience Rainforestation Nature Park featuring wildlife encounters, indigenous cultural performances, a rainforest Army Duck tour, and a delicious BBQ lunch (if option selected). Take your time exploring the park before taking the return shuttle back to Kuranda Village.
Highlights
1. Army Duck Tour
Included in price
Board this quirky Army Duck and spot wildlife, learn about exotic plants, and enjoy a totally different perspective of the rainforest.
2. Dreamtime Walk
Included in price
Get a hands-on cultural experience where you’ll learn traditional Aboriginal skills like boomerang throwing, spear techniques, and bush survival knowledge—all in a stunning rainforest setting.
3. Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance Show
Included in price
Experience the energy of traditional Aboriginal dances performed in a rainforest amphitheatre with each dance telling a story—offering a glimpse into one of the world’s oldest cultures.
4. Koala & Wildlife Park
Spot Australia’s iconic wildlife up close, hand-feed kangaroos, and meet the park’s giant saltwater crocodile, Jack the Ripper.
Passes by
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
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END POINT
Cairns
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.
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.
Itinerary
START POINT
Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
Start your day with a scenic ferry ride from Cairns to Fitzroy Island aboard a comfortable vessel equipped with amenities like air-conditioned seating and onboard commentary about the reef ecosystem.
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Fitzroy Island
2 activities
This all-inclusive experience combines ferry transfers, snorkeling gear, a glass-bottom boat tour, rainforest walks, and a buffet lunch—everything you need for an unforgettable day! Start your day with snorkeling or glass-bottom boat tours before lunch—the water visibility is best earlier in the day.
Highlights
1. Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
Included in price
A family-friendly way to explore vibrant coral gardens without getting wet—perfect for non-swimmers or those traveling with young children who want to see marine life up close. This activity has been highlighted in ecotourism campaigns as an ideal way to experience marine life sustainably without entering the water.
2. Buffet Lunch at Zephyrs
Lunch
Included in price
Savor fresh seafood, tropical salads, and desserts while enjoying ocean views at this open-air restaurant overlooking Welcome Bay—a highlight of your day on Fitzroy Island. Zephyrs has been praised by food bloggers as one of Queensland’s hidden gems for its fresh prawns and tropical fruit platters—don’t skip dessert. Grab a seat near the edge of the deck for uninterrupted ocean views while enjoying your meal—it’s worth arriving early to snag a great spot!
3. Snorkelling
Included in price
Snorkel directly off the beach to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life, including colorful fish and sea turtles. Green sea turtles are frequent visitors to this bay and can often be seen feeding near the coral reefs. Coral here grows at a rate of about 1cm per year.
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END POINT
Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
- Differentiator: All-inclusive day trip combining reef snorkeling, island walks, and a premium buffet lunch.
- Starting point: Marlin Marina, Cairns
- Everything you get: Return cruise on a modern air-conditioned catamaran, 5+ hours on Fitzroy Island, snorkeling gear, a guided glass bottom boat tour with commentary, buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant, and time to explore beaches and walking trails at your leisure.
- Sights covered: Snorkel vibrant coral reefs, observe marine life through a glass bottom boat, walk rainforest trails, and relax on Welcome Bay and Nudey Beach.
- Why choose this: Save time and money with a bundled package covering all top island experiences.
- Upgrades: None—this ticket includes all key experiences in one hassle-free booking.
- Differentiator: All-inclusive day trip combining reef snorkeling, island walks, and a premium buffet lunch.
- Starting point: Marlin Marina, Cairns
- Everything you get: Return cruise on a modern air-conditioned catamaran, 5+ hours on Fitzroy Island, snorkeling gear, a guided glass bottom boat tour with commentary, buffet lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant, and time to explore beaches and walking trails at your leisure.
- Sights covered: Snorkel vibrant coral reefs, observe marine life through a glass bottom boat, walk rainforest trails, and relax on Welcome Bay and Nudey Beach.
- Why choose this: Save time and money with a bundled package covering all top island experiences.
- Upgrades: None—this ticket includes all key experiences in one hassle-free booking.
Inclusions
- Return ferry transportation between Cairns and Fitzroy Island
- Full day on the island (approximately 5+ hours)
- Complete snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, lycra suit)
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Buffet lunch at the island's restaurant
- Sufficient time for beach exploration and walks
- Tip: After lunch, explore Nudey Beach—the #1 voted beach in Australia. Its coral sands and turquoise waters are perfect for snorkeling or relaxing.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair or pram/stroller/
- Guests should confirm the best snorkeling times with the crew before going for it as the island has low and high tides.
- If the trip is deemed unsafe to operate due to sea conditions, passengers will be offered travel on an alternate day or will receive a refund.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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