Kuranda Scenic Railway Commentary App



Enhance your experience with self-guided audio and visual commentary, by downloading the Kuranda Scenic Railway multi-lingual commentary app and audio guide.  

Before you depart, download and install the app onto your phone or device.  The app will download in English with the option to then download German, Japanese or Mandarin from the Main Menu. 


Plug in your headphones to listen to the audio commentary by selecting Commentary and the departure station (Cairns, Freshwater or Kuranda) and choose from the numbered landmarks while the train is in motion for more information. Select the ‘play’ button to hear more about a point of interest, with a written version of the commentary also on screen. You can also keep track of your journey from the Map.   

Kuranda Scenic Railway is one of Australia’s most spectacular rail journeys through ancient World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest of the Din Din Barron Gorge National Park, to the mountain village of Ngunbay (Kuranda), meaning place of the platypus.

Immerse yourself in the experience with the Kuranda Scenic Railway app

  • learn about the history and culture 
  • track your journey
  • station and travel information
  • capture and share photos to your social networks
  • English, German, Japanese and Mandarin languages available

Download the Kuranda Scenic Railway App now before you travel. The app is free to download from either the Apple iTunes or Google Play store.


available on the App store​Download iOS version (opens in new tab)

Android app on Google PlayDownload Android version (opens in new tab)