Kuranda Scenic Railway - Gold Class

What you will visit:

Kuranda Village
Explore Kuranda Village, a picturesque mountain retreat nestled in the Rainforest. Browse among the shops and markets for exotically handcrafted goods and Aboriginal artefacts.

Kuranda Scenic Railway
Travel along this historic route in Gold Class accommodations. Sip sparkling wine and enjoy appetizers as you ride through the beautiful and dramatic Kuranda Range. The Kuranda Scenic Railway was built from 1886 to 1891 to connect Cairns with the North Queensland goldfields. It's a spectacular journey through the Kuranda Mountains, with magnificent views of Australia's World Heritage Rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls, crossing 37 bridges and traveling through 15 tunnels, a thrilling adventure.

What you will see along the way:
Your tour begins as you board your motorcoach at Yorkey's Knob, one of the northern beach suburbs of Cairns. You'll cross the Barron River and ascend the rainforest slopes of the Kuranda Range while enjoying views of Cairns, the surrounding cane fields and the Coral Sea.

Snacks:
While traveling on the Kuranda Scenic Railway sip sparkling wine and an assortment of Queensland produced Sirromet wines accompanied by a tasty array of local delicacies and appetizers.