After pickup from your Cairns hotel by your guide, your tour begins by heading north to Barron gorge national park. Stop at Surprise Falls, a 797-foot-high (243-meter) waterfall set in the lower Barron Gorge.
Continue climbing the Lamb Range to the west of Cairns, and enjoy views over the city and out toward Green island on the Great barrier reef. Then head to Lake Morris and Copperlode Dam; this is Cairns water supply, surrounded by World Heritage rainforestclad mountains. You'll have time to stretch your legs and snap photos from the lookout before crossing the dam wall.
With your exclusive-access permit, head into areas not typically open to the public, away from the crowds. In your 4WD vehicle, wind through some of the most amazing rainforest landscapes in the region and over the Great Dividing Range, one of the longest mountain ranges in the world. Continue through the rainforest, crossing several creek systems and stopping at a boardwalk for an interpretive overview of the rainforest from your guide, including an introduction to the Clohesy River fig tree.
Next, leave the lushness of the Wet Tropics and enter the beginning of Australias savannah country, marveling at the rapid change in the forest types and scenery. Back on paved roads, make your way to Kuranda, where your guide drops you off just before midday for free time to explore this 'Village in the Rainforest.' You have about three hours to check out its attractions and markets on your own, and have lunch at one of the cafes or restaurants (own expense).
Later in the afternoon, return to Cairns by either the Skyrail rainforest cableway, which glides over the World Heritagelisted rainforest and provides aerial views, or on the historical Kuranda scenic railway, where you can learn about the history of this feat of engineering. Once you have completed your choice of journey, you will be transferred by coach back to your accommodation in Cairns.
Cairns 4WD Waterfall And Rainforest Tour Including Kuranda Scenic Railway
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 10 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
7:00 AM
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Departure Details :
Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Centrally located Cairns accommodations
Dates: Every Day except Christmas Day
Return point: Cairns Railway Station, Bunda Street - Guests must make.. read more -
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
On this 10-hour tour from Cairns, spend the morning exploring the lush scenery of the surrounding rainforest in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle that takes you into Barron Gorge National Park and Kuranda National Park, part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland UNESCO World Heritage site. With an exclusive-access pass, you'll visit areas not open to the public. After this off-road adventure, you'll be dropped in Kuranda for free time to enjoy the village before returning to Cairns on Kuranda Scenic Railway. Hotel pickup is provided from Cairns City Hotels Only. Return is to The Cairns Railway Station, Bunda Street and guests must make their own way back to their accommodation.
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Inclusions
National Park fees
Hotel Pick Up
Transport by 4WD vehicle with Certified Licensed Driver / Guide
One-way ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks - Fruit Tasting plate to be shared amongst the group
Entry/Admission - Kuranda Scenic Railway
Entry/Admission - Barron Gorge National Park
Entry/Admission - Discovery Tours Australia
Entry/Admission - Davies Creek National Park
Exclusions
Lunch - Many options available in Kuranda
Upgrades on railway ride
Tour Only operates from Cairns City Hotels
Hotel Drop Off
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not recommended for children 4 years and under
Please bring your own water
Bring or wear clothing/gear for wet weather (November to June)
Minimum of 04 passengers required to operate this tour
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
FROM 17/12/21 - COVID VACCINATION: All guests are required to be fully vaccinated with a TGA-approved vaccine. Evidence is to be provided prior to boarding. If Evidence or medical Exemption cannot be provided, boarding will be denied. No Refund of any portion of the tour amount will be refunded.
Traveler Reviews
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This experience was awesome! The guide is so informative and friendly. He well introduced the scenery and biological facts about the growth of fungi and trees. I had lots of fun there! Sadly we are having our trip on rainy days so it’s not as enjoyable as sunny days when we are walking around in jurandes but overall the trip was great!
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Found this trip very disappointing, the key work 4WD is totally misleading and misrepresented, the most we experienced was some dirt roads, one or 2 creeks that most normal all wheel or 4wd vehicles could have navigated with absolute ease. Picked up at 7:30am, provided with a very basic fruit tasting that cost the provider $10, dropped off in Kuranda at about 11-11.30 am, had to wait for hours until the train left between 2-2.30pm, which only cost $100 out of $427.00, totally not worth it. Would not recommend this trip waste of money. The guide was knowledgeable though.
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Top notch great guide every informative Evan seen a baby casawary termite case must but local made have from the yum yum yum
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We had an excellent driver, willing to accommodate a small group of people. It’s best to do this tour after it rains. The waterfalls were beautiful. Don’t miss this trip.
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We spent half a day with Darryl and it was one of the best tours we have ever been on. He is so knowledgeable about the area, and shares his experiences and history of the places you go. We can't wait to book a tour with him when we return next February!
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It was a wonderful afternoon with John, our tour guide from Discovery Tour Australia. Chris, I was told the owner of the company, gave me very detailed information during my telephone enquire. John came sharp on time and opened with big warm smile and sincere handshake. On the way to the site seeing points, John gave us all the details and as informative as a biologist. He is one of the most passionated tour guides that I have met. We enjoyed the afternoon very well and the tea and cookies that served by John was also delicious.
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On my recent visit to Cairns I had a half day to spare from work. I booked this tour at the last minute and it was fabulous. There were 6 of us and we all had a great time. Carsten was excellent and very relaxed and informative. I would highly recommend.
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Took the Scenic rail from Cairns to Kuranda. great ride on a 100 year old train with retired carriages. Lots of sites on the way. Another small Zoo. Waterfalls, Rain forest, Rode the Aqua Ducks. (land sea cars) A couple of sky rails and a cable car back as well. Beautiful. The train ride was just great. Also Kuranda has a Cultural village Traditional dance, throw a boomerang, Great for all ages. Recommended when in Cairns. Pickup from Hotel and return.
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We Did the 4WD Waterfall and Rainforest Tour with the Kuranda Skyrail with Warren. Since we were in Cairns for 4 days of Monsoon weather we decided to see the waterfalls. Warren was our guide. He is very knowledgeable about all the plants and animal life that we saw on the tour. He is also very flexible as the roads were closed on his usual route due to mudslides. The great thing was that the waterfalls where beautiful due to all the rains. We went to Campbell Lookout, Surprise Falls, a drive to the outback to see how the vegetation changes from the rainforest to the outback in the matter of a few miles. We then went to Barron Falls. Warren then dropped us off at Kuranda and we took the Skyrail down. He also provided a tea and snack break at a scenic river.
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the 4WD is in a fully enclosed SUV, takes you over roads that would not otherwise be able to access, the cable car is great -- beautiful views with a couple of stops, we had time to see zoo, butterfly house and aviary too. A bus picked us up at the end of the cableway and returned us to our hotel.
