Barron Falls & Kuranda Railway from Port Douglas - Full Day
Highlights & inclusions
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September 2026
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What you can expect
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region in this full-day tour, featuring local produce and a ride on the Kuranda Railway, departing from Port Douglas. Begin the tour with a guided walk through the serene Cattana Wetlands, where lush greenery and birdlife create a peaceful escape. Then you will head over to the majestic Barron Falls for a guided tour with an Aboriginal guide, hearing shared stories and insights into the history and significance of the region.
Your tour will take you for lunch at the Skybury Coffee Plantation, surrounded by the vast fields and aroma of freshly roasted beans. You will be treated to a coffee and coffee liqueur tasting before continuing to the Emerald Creek ice Creamery. Here you can sample the handcrafted ice cream with the flavours of the rainforest. As your captivating journey comes to an end, you will board the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail for a ride through the dramatic mountains and gorges back towards Cairns. This tour is great for anyone seeking a meaningful and well-organised tour through the rainforest in Far North Queensland.
Location
What you need to know
- Full-day guided exploration departing Port Douglas
- One-way journey on Kuranda Scenic Rail
- Barron Falls with Djabugay Aboriginal Cultural Guide
- Lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting
- Guided walk through wetlands
- Morning refreshment
- Visit to Emerald Creek Ice Creamery
- Pick up from your Port Douglas accommodation
- Souvenirs, food and drinks other than included
- Operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, departing 7.45am, returning 6.45pm
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure
- This experience is approximately 11 hours in duration.
- This experience departs from Port Douglas
- Pickups commence from 7.45am
- The exact pick-up location and time will be sent to you in the confirmation email.
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Umbrella
- Minimum age is four years old
- Please advise any dietary requirements upon booking
- Please advise upon booking if any participants require a wheelchair or mobility aid
- Allow a 15-minute window from advised pick-up time
- The experience provider reserves the right to change the tour route according to road conditions and may alter or omit advised stopping places
- Kuranda Scenic Railway is subject to extreme weather conditions, may resulting in non-operation. You will be advised on the day of alternative arrangements that will be available to you
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
