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Kuranda Scenic Railway

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Bunda St, Cairns QLD 4870
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Historic scenic railway operating between Cairns CBD and Kuranda. The railway takes you along gorges, bridges and tunnels along with way, with stops to admire the Barron Falls.

The journey includes a guided commentary sharing information about the history and construction of the railway.

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Cost and Tickets

Adults (one way)
$50
Adult (return)
$76
Child (one way)
$25
Child (return)
$38

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This riverboat that takes you along the Barron River, where you might see freshwater crocodiles, cassowaries, turtles, fish and tons of birdlife.

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NOTE: To access the riverboat, you must walk across the trainline bridge and down to the river edge. There is no parking in the immediate vicinity of the riverboat.

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