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Kuranda Scenic Railway

Kuranda, Queensland, Australia
1800 620 324
Ranked #5 of 13 attractions in Kuranda
4.0 of 5 stars 173 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Activities: Viewing foliage, Group tours/train
Description: Opened in 1891, this journey goes 21 miles between Cairns and Kuranda.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

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 More

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calif
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131 helpful votes 131 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

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. More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

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! More

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Brisbane, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

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... More

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Whangarei, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The Gold Pass experience is well woth the extra cost More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

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... More

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Polokwane, South Africa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

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. More

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Monroe, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

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... More

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Melbourne
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
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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... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

The view, the waterfall and the ride in gold class - all was excellent and enjoyable day - weather was also good. More

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