We thoroughly enjoyed our train ride up to Kuranda, beautiful scenery. A shame when you get there the town is just full of tacky tourist shops and overpriced food
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We thoroughly enjoyed our train ride up to Kuranda, beautiful scenery. A shame when you get there the town is just full of tacky tourist shops and overpriced food
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Hot..slow...uncomfortable seats...one side looks at the mountain slope only and therefore only one side has a view..suggest you take the skyrail in both directions instead.
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This is a must, so much so that we have done it more than once. A modern diesel locomotive hauls some historic carriages from Cairn up through tropical forests of the Barron Gorge, with a special camera stop for the falls. Good commentary, when it works!
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Travelled up in gold class and thoroughly enjoyed it with mum and sister we were taken care of from a wonderful maria who provided us with drinks, cupcakes, spinach feta rolls, danishes, so much we were very full when we arrived in kuranda it was interesting to hear how they made the tracks years ago and all the workers went...
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The Gold Pass experience is well woth the extra cost
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We absolutely loved our trip on the Kuranda scenic railway. At the last minute we choose to upgrade ( one way) to gold class which was well worth it! We didn't have time for brekky befor the ride and were treated to lovely pastries, muffins and drinks which was included in the price. The staff were wonderful, our hostess Janine...
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If you have kids, this is a MUST!!! They loved it and it's a wonderful way to spend the day. IT's a gorgeous route and they stop for photos. Definitely worth it.
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Loved the view going up on the train. The start at the station was pleasent and the whole adventure continued that way. It is an all day adventure riding the train up, visit the village to shop, nature walk around, holding Koala's, seeing the native animals and the Skytrain back down, we also got off at the stops going down...
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We had a free day at the end of our Cairns trip and decided to take our 2 children on the Skytrain & Scenic Rail. So glad we made the decision to do this trip. Although a family pass for $250 seemed horrendously expensive at first, we decided at the end of the day it was good value for money...
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The view, the waterfall and the ride in gold class - all was excellent and enjoyable day - weather was also good.
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