Fact sheet 01 Kuranda Scenic Railway


OVERVIEW

 

Kuranda Scenic Railway is an enchanting rail adventure that takes holiday makers to Cairns through dense, tropical rainforest and past deep gorges and spectacular waterfalls to the delightful village of Kuranda.   This scenic and educational journey is a must-do for any visitor to the Cairns region.

 

 

ROUTE

Kuranda Scenic Railway travels through World Heritage listed rainforest from Cairns to Kuranda (and vice-versa), stopping at key locations along the way.

 

 

SCHEDULE
Kuranda Scenic Railway departs Cairns twice daily with two return journeys in the afternoon.

 

 

TRAVELLING DISTANCE AND TIMES

Cairns  to Kuranda                      34 km/1.45 hours

 

 

SCHEDULES

 

The following schedule is effective from 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006:

 Departs

Daily

Daily

 Cairns

08.30

09.30

 Freshwater

08.55

09.55

 Stoney Creek

09.27

10.27

 Barron Falls

10.10

11.10

 Kuranda ARR

10.15

11.15



 Departs

Daily

Daily

 Kuranda

14.00

15.30

 Barron Falls

14.20

15.50

 Stoney Creek

14.48

16.18

 Freshwater

15.27

16.57

 Cairns ARR

15.45

17.15




 

FARES

 

The following are gross fares for valid from 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006.

 

SINGLE FARE

Adult 

Child

Kuranda Scenic Railway 

 

 

Cairns– Kuranda

37.00

18.50

 

 

WORD DESCRIPTIONS

 

The following word descriptions are in 100 and 50 word breakdowns.   They can be used for any marketing activity you wish to undertake.

 

100 words

The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of World Heritage Listed rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls within the Barron Gorge National Park

 

Constructed between 1882 and 1891 it is considered an engineering feat of tremendous magnitude. Hundreds of men were employed to build the 15 hand-made tunnels and 37 bridges that stand as a monument to the pioneers of tropical North Queensland.

 

This famous railway winds its way from Cairns to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest. At Kuranda, you’ll discover a variety of unique attractions, including the bustling Village markets, the internationally renowned Rainforestation, Koala Gardens, Birdworld, and the colourful Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.

 

A must-do for visitors to Cairnsand North Queensland.

 

50 words

Kuranda Scenic Railway is an enchanting 90-minute rail adventure that takes you from Cairns through dense, tropical rainforest and past deep gorges and spectacular waterfalls to the delightful village of Kuranda.   This scenic and educational journey is a must-do for any visitor to North Queensland.