Kuranda, Scenic Rail & Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

Enjoy a full-day experience combining the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time in Kuranda Village and Australian wildlife at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.

This tour includes return luxury coach transfers from Cairns, a one-way journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway, time to explore Kuranda and entry to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. At Hartley’s, enjoy a Wetlands Boat Cruise, wildlife presentations and a lunch voucher for Lilies Restaurant.

Inclusions

• Coach transfer from selected Cairns accommodation
• One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway journey to Kuranda
• Free time to explore Kuranda Village and markets
• Coach transfer from Kuranda to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
• Entry to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
• 25-minute Wetlands Boat Cruise
• Crocodile Attack Show
• Venomous Snake Show
• Time to explore the wildlife park
• Lunch voucher valued at up to $24 per person
• Return coach transfer to Cairns
• Kuranda trip guide with itinerary and discount vouchers

Departure Times & Locations
When booking, you will be asked to select your Cairns accommodation from the available list.
Your confirmed pickup location and time will be displayed during booking and included with your confirmation.

20 July to 18 August 2026
Daily departures from Cairns.
Cairns pickup from approximately 7:15am

19 August to 25 October 2026
Departs from Cairns on Mondays and Tuesdays only.
This tour operates during the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway upgrade period.
From 19 August 2026, it is available on Mondays and Tuesdays when Skyrail is not operating.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is not included in this tour.

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Hat and sun protection
• Camera
• Refillable water bottle
• Money or card for additional food and optional purchases

Kuranda Trip Guide
Your driver will meet you at pickup and provide your travel documents, itinerary and tickets.
Your Kuranda Scenic Railway journey is organised in advance, allowing you to enjoy a simple and convenient start to the day.

Kuranda Scenic Railway
The Kuranda Scenic Railway is one of Australia’s most memorable rail journeys.
Travel through World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest, past waterfalls and through the spectacular Barron Gorge. The historic railway crosses bridges and passes through hand-carved tunnels, with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and rainforest.
Commentary during the journey provides information about the railway, the region and the workers who completed this remarkable engineering achievement.

Kuranda Village
Kuranda is a relaxed rainforest village located in the mountains above Cairns.
Enjoy free time to browse the markets, shops and galleries or visit one of the village’s wildlife attractions. Kuranda is known for its local arts, handmade products, tropical gardens and relaxed atmosphere.
Discount vouchers are included for selected Kuranda attractions, including Birdworld Kuranda, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and Kuranda Koala Gardens.
Entry to these attractions is not included.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Continue by luxury coach to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.
Explore the wildlife park and see crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, cassowaries, reptiles and other Australian wildlife.
Your visit includes a 25-minute Wetlands Boat Cruise through Hartley’s Lagoon, providing close views of saltwater crocodiles in the surrounding wetland environment.
You can also watch the Crocodile Attack Show and learn about some of Australia’s most venomous snakes during the Venomous Snake Show.

Lunch at Hartley’s
A lunch voucher valued at up to $24 per person is included for use at Lilies Restaurant.
Any food, drinks or purchases above the voucher value can be paid for directly at the restaurant.

Important Information
Optional wildlife photos, souvenirs and personal purchases are not included.
Wildlife presentation and cruise times may change due to weather, animal welfare or operational requirements.

Instant Booking & Mobile-Friendly Tickets
Check availability and book online to secure your Kuranda Scenic Railway and Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures tour.
Pre-booking is essential.Please have your Cairns accommodation details ready when booking so your pickup location and time can be confirmed.

Departure Times & Locations
Daily from Cairns.
When booking you will be asked to select your hotel from a list.
Your pickup time will be displayed and sent with your booking confirmation.