2 Day Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Tour
About this tour
Save with this 2-day Package! Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise and then enjoy a full day travelling to Kuranda by Skyrail, free time in Kuranda and then the Kuranda Scenic Railway back to Cairns. Evolution departs Cairns daily offering an award-winning full-day reef cruise, with 5 hours spent visiting 2 spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef locations (Norman OR Saxon and Hastings Reef). Enjoy snorkelling (included) or dial up the adventure and add on a scuba dive or helicopter flight (extra). BBQ lunch and a glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on the return journey are included. Embark on a fascinating journey with Skyrail. Glide metres above the pristine jungle canopy before descending to explore the rainforest close up. After some free time in Kuranda, embark on your journey back to Cairns via Kuranda Scenic Railway, the original rail journey to Kuranda. Travel over bridges and through tunnels hand-made by North QLD’s pioneers. This is a truly spectacular rail journey.
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Highlights
- ✓Complimentary cheese, biscuits and glass of wine on return journey (reef day)
- ✓Entry/Admission - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Train Ride
- ✓Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
- ✓5 hours reef time snorkelling with all equipment
Itinerary
Stop 1
Evolution departs Cairns daily, with five hours spent visiting two spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef locations - Hastings Reef, Saxon Reef or Norman Reef. Evolution is a large 35-metre catamaran with three spacious deck spaces to lounge in comfort. Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef (included). Dial up the adventure and add a scuba dive or scenic helicopter flight (extra costs apply, speak to reservations after booking). Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch cooked onboard with a variety of salads, breads (special dietary requirements catered for too). As well as a complimentary glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on the return journey.
Stop 2
Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over and deep into Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area which has survived against all odds to become the home of the world’s oldest rainforest story. Enjoy a truly unique perspective of this ancient landscape; glide metres above the pristine jungle canopy before descending to explore the rainforest close up. Enjoy free time in Kuranda strolling the streets of this iconic location in Far North Queensland.
Stop 3
Then, take the Kuranda Scenic Railway back down to Cairns. This scenic rail is the original scenic rail journey to Kuranda. Travel over bridges and through tunnels hand-made by North Queensland’s pioneers over 100 years ago. Traversing the World Heritage listed rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park this is one of the world’s great railway journeys.
Included
- ✓ Complimentary cheese, biscuits and glass of wine on return journey (reef day)
- ✓ Entry/Admission - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Train Ride
- ✓ Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
- ✓ All Fees and Taxes
- ✓ 5 hours reef time snorkelling with all equipment
- ✓ Arrival tea, coffee and muffins on the reef day
- ✓ Personal flotation aids - life jackets and noodles
Not included
- ✕ Accommodation
- ✕ Meals on Skyrail/Kuranda day
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- 📍 Cairns, Queensland
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Helicopter tours in Cairns, Queensland
Cairns is the gateway to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, two of Australia's most iconic landscapes sitting almost next to each other, which is what makes it one of the few places where a single helicopter flight can take in coral reef, rainforest canopy, and waterfalls in one trip.
When's the best time to fly?
The dry season (May to October) brings the clearest skies and calmest water for reef visibility. The wet season (November to April) is hotter and more humid with a higher chance of tropical storms, which can ground flights with little notice.
What should I bring?
Light, breathable clothing and sun protection year round, plus polarized sunglasses if you want the reef's colors to show clearly through the water.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Cairns have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Day Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail TourThis tour | Duration varies | 4.7 (36) | N/A | Check price | |
| 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight | 30 min | 5.0 (68) | N/A | From $322.17 | View → |
| 40 minute Reef Scenic Flight | 40 min | 4.9 (84) | N/A | From $405.48 | View → |
| Ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest 45-minute Helicopter Tour | 45 min | 4.8 (63) | N/A | From $472.51 | View → |
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