This a must do for any visitor to Cairns. We chose to go up in the Kuranda express and return by Skytrain over the rainforest canopy. Both journeys were incredible. From Freshwater station, the gallant little Express chugs its way bravely up the increasingly steep climb, through long hand carved tunnels in solid rock, across the outstanding and astonishing Stoney... More

Its more expensive then the sky rail. If you have extra money to splurge, then go for it. Otherwise you can see the rainforest too from sky rail.

The time table is not friendly as it only goes in one direction twice a day and you need to be at the right end at the right time. So make sure you plan your day well

The train trip up the the village is overrated. Yes the history of the building of the tunnels, the line, and the people involved in the process was informative. The view of the Barron Falls would be spectacular if the rains were high and overflowed the dam, otherwise average. The overlooks from the train of the city, harbors, and mountains... More

Great scenery and good way to spend a day. Good food at destination. Plenty to see at Kurunda. Train was a very nice trip and return on scenic railway was great.

Travelling on the train up to Kuranda, spectacular views of the Falls on the way up, good train ride pretty village of Kuranda lovely railway Eco walk under the railway and along the river. A lovely family outing

Without giving anything away If in Cairns you must do this Scenic Railway. Some of the views are spectacular to say the least. Really enjoyable Trip

We took the train up to Kuranda and back by the skyrail. Kuranda was a small hippy town. We shopped and bought souvenirs. The rain foreast walk was okay. There was not a lot to do in Kuranda. The skyrail down was interesting and the view was good.

Do take the train up to Kuranda and then back by skyrail! The train was built decades ago and I think runs on diesel -- I rode on one of these back in my high school days only! Now that brings back old memories. Sit on the right hand side of the train, for when it makes a some 90... More