N. Queensland: Kuranda Rainforest Full-Day Tour

N. Queensland: Kuranda Rainforest Full-Day Tour

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Discover the Kuranda Rainforest near Cairns on this full-day tour. Learn how to throw a boomerang with Aboriginal Australians and get close to wildlife, including kangaroos and crocodiles. Enjoy the 7.5km Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the forest.

Highlights

Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a spectacular journey with stunning views
Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over pristine rainforest, just meters above the forest canopy
Experience Aboriginal culture
Go on a 6-wheel adventure ride through the rainforest and water in an amphibious vehicle
Enjoy a classic Australian BBQ lunch

Description

Explore the depths of the Kuranda Rainforest with rides on the railway, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and 6-wheel-drive amphibious Army Duck vehicle! Experience this enchanting region of Australia and see its wildlife, lush scenery, and aboriginal culture. Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a spectacular journey with stunning views of the Coral Sea, Cairns City, and more. Take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the pristine rainforest and skim the forest canopy just beneath you! See kangaroos, wombats, koalas, and crocodiles up close and personal. Explore the rainforest on a 6-wheel-drive World War II Army Duck amphibious vehicle, over land and water. Your experienced Duck Driver will help you search for wildlife and teach you about the plants and trees that make up the surrounding rainforest. After your Duck tour, you can sample exotic fruits and locally made ice cream at the Tropical Treats fruit orchard. The Koala & Wildlife Park offers the opportunity to get up close with native Australian wildlife including wombats, crocodiles, lizards, and birds. You can hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies. Included also is the world-famous BBQ lunch. Go for a walk and learn about Aboriginal culture with spear-throwing demonstrations and ritualistic dances. Take the opportunity to try your hand at boomerang throwing, then visit Kuranda's markets and art galleries, or even the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Optional extra: For your Kuranda Scenic Railway journey, you are able to upgrade from Heritage Class to Gold Class. Gold Class includes the following: Dedicated host service, souvenir trip guide, a moist towelette, individual seating, lounge-style chairs, ambient, historical décor, including timber look flooring, historical photographs, and cedar interior. Kuranda Scenic Railway gift pack including Kuranda Scenic Railway badge, pen, and postcard. Queensland and local Tablelands produce such as Gallo Dairyland Cheese, Skybury Coffee, Wondaree Macadamias, Mango to Go (100% pure mango treat), freshly-baked muffins with local fruit, Sirromet wines, and Great Northern Brewing Company Super Crisp Lager.

Includes

Kuranda Scenic Railway Free time in Kuranda Village Army Duck (amphibious vehicle) Tour Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance Show Dreamtime Walk Koala & Wildlife Park BBQ Buffet Lunch Skyrail Rainforest Cableway