About this tour
A full-day loop through North Queensland's rainforest, combining two iconic railways with wildlife encounters and Indigenous storytelling. You'll travel via the open-air Skyrail Cableway and the vintage Scenic Railway, punctuating the journey with stops at a working wildlife park, butterfly aviary, and the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. Includes an amphibious Army Duck ride through the forest and a BBQ lunch. Ten hours total.
Highlights
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with canopy views
- Vintage Kuranda Scenic Railway journey
- WWII Army Duck amphibious vehicle ride
- Koala interactions at wildlife park
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary flight aviary
- Pamagirri Aboriginal cultural experience
- BBQ lunch included
What to expect
You'll start with either the Skyrail or railway (order varies), ascending or descending through the rainforest canopy. The Skyrail offers aerial perspectives of the forest floor; the railway delivers heritage-era scenery from restored carriages. Mid-tour, you'll swap to an Army Duck for an unusual amphibious detour through wet bush before reaching the wildlife park for up-close koala time. The butterfly sanctuary lets you walk amongst free-flying species. Pamagirri provides context on the land's Indigenous heritage. Lunch breaks the day before your return journey on whichever rail option you missed first.
Good to know
Dress for rain and humidity year-round. The itinerary order may shift depending on logistics. Children under two sit on a parent's lap; prams are allowed. All areas are wheelchair accessible. Souvenir photos are sold separately. Operates whatever the weather.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.