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Tropical North Queensland rainforest is to experience nature at its finest! Rail, gondolas and amphibious army ducks all come together to enable you to appreciate the compelling enchantment of the rainforest.
The rainforest village of Kuranda, Aboriginal dancing, a Dreamtime experience and native animals complete a special day.
Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a spectacular journey with stunning views, pass massive Barron Falls, Stoney Creek and cross steep ravines.
Free time to explore Kuranda - the village in the rainforest.
Browse in the markets, shops and art galleries or visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense).
Visit Rainforestation Nature Park set in a lush tropical environment.
Enjoy a tropical BBQ lunch.
Tour the world heritage rainforest in a 6 wheel drive amphibious World War 2 Army Duck.
Learn of rainforest ecology on land and water, and meet many of the unique inhabitants - butterflies, water dragons, pythons, turtles and eels.
Tropical Fruit Orchard.
Witness the Pamagirri Aboriginal dancers perform in the rainforest amphitheatre.
Experience a dreamtime walk and learn of aboriginal culture, spear throwing demonstrations and try your hand at Boomerang throwing!
See native wildlife close-up - kangaroos, wombats, koalas and crocodiles.
Perhaps have your photo taken with a cuddly koala (own expense).
Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over pristine rainforest just meters above the forest canopy.
Short walks at Barron Falls and Red Peak offer stunning views and time to explore the forest floor.
Sensational panoramic views of the Coral Sea, Green Island, Cairns City, lush tableland region and mountain ranges.
Inclusion
Roundtrip Coach Transfers; Kuranda Scenic Railway; Kuranda Village; Army Duck Rainforest Tour; Tropical Fruit Orchid; Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience; Koala & Wildlife Park; World Famous BBQ Buffet Lunch; Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Exclusion
Gratuity
Hours of operation
Available daily departing at 7:30am. No tour departures on December 25.
Duration
Approximately 10 hours.
Location
Tour departs from most major hotels in Cairns. Guests must call in advance to confirm their pick-up location and time.
Participant restrictions
Any child under the minimum child age will travel free of charge and they will have to sit on their parents lap, if you prefer that the child has their own seat then you will have to pay the child fare.
Policies
Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
'Depart Time' refers to when the tour departs the city location, this is not the pick up time. All times are approximate.
Itineraries may operate in reverse or in a different sequence.
Guests must call 24 hours prior to the tour to confirm exact hotel pick up time.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**
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