N. Queensland: Best of the Kuranda Rainforest Full-Day Tour Pick-up from Hotels in Cairns
ID: GYG65609-92348
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself into the culture and nature of an Australian rainforest and ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. See colorful creatures at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and Koala and Wildlife Park. Watch Aboriginal demonstrations and more.
Start your immersion into the culture and nature of the Kuranda Rainforest with a ride aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Wind through the mountains and rainforest to the village of Kuranda.
Upon arrival, experience Australia's largest butterfly aviary at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary with 1,500 tropical butterflies, including the vibrant green Cairns Birdwing. Next, travel by shuttle to the Rainforestation Nature Park for a barbecue buffet lunch.
After lunch, explore the rainforest by 6WD amphibious vehicle as you climb aboard a World War II Army Duck that can drive over land and in water.
Search for wildlife as you learn about the plants and trees of the surrounding rainforest. Then, sample some exotic fruits and locally-made ice cream at the Tropical Treats fruit orchard.
Learn about Aboriginal culture at the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and watch spear-throwing demonstrations and traditional dances. Try your hand at throwing a boomerang, and hear all about the didgeridoo.
Then, get up close to Australian animals including koalas, dingoes and the endangered Cassowary and Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo. See typical Australian critters including wombats, crocodiles, lizards and birds. Feed the kangaroos and wallabies by hand.
Then, travel back to Cairns on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and ride over the canopy of the pristine rainforest. Transfer back to your accommodation at the end of the tour services.
Highlights
- Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a spectacular journey with stunning views
- Explore the flight aviary of the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
- Journey through the rainforest by 6WD amphibious vehicle
- Enjoy a classic Australian barbecue lunch
- Watch a dance demonstration by Aboriginal performers
- Hand feed kangaroos and wallabies in the Koala and Wildlife Park
- Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over a rainforest canopy
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the pick-up service is not available from Yorkeys Knob, Machans Beach and Holloways Beach. If your accommodation is at any of these locations you should make your way to the Skyrail Smithfield Terminal or another pick-up location.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must fill out a travel information form
All participants who are over 16 years old must present proof of full vaccination or lawful exemption. All participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult from their household
Pick-up from accommodations in Cairns. Please note that the pick-up service is not available from Yorkeys Knob, Machans Beach and Holloways Beach. If your accommodation is at any of these locations you should make your way to the Skyrail Smithfield Terminal or another pick-up location.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
