A crocodile with its mouth wide open emerges from water surrounded by green lily pads in the lush wetlands of Kuranda.
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Kuranda Scenic Rail and Hartleys Crocodile Adventure Tour

from A$266
11 hours 25 mins
Cairns
All Ages (0+)
Free cancellation (24hr prior)
This tour operates during the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway upgrade. It runs daily until 18 August 2026, then Mondays and Tuesdays only from 19 August to 25 October 2026. From 26 October 2026 the Skyrail resumes daily operation and this rail-and-coach combination is replaced by the regular Kuranda, Skyrail & Scenic Rail tours.

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Freshwater Station through Barron Gorge, take free time in Kuranda village, then spend the afternoon at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. A lunch voucher for Lilies Restaurant, the Wetlands boat cruise and the Crocodile Attack Show are all included, with coach transfers from Cairns.

  • A crocodile with its mouth wide open emerges from water surrounded by green lily pads in the lush wetlands of Kuranda.
  • A large crocodile leaps from the water towards a Kuranda tour boat window as passengers watch and take photos.
  • A zookeeper wearing sunglasses shows a yellow and brown snake to an audience seated in an outdoor amphitheatre surrounded by lush Kuranda greenery.
  • A man holds a koala while two smiling girls stand beside him; a woman and others are in the background with green trees around, capturing a joyful moment in Kuranda.
  • A white coach parked in a car park, featuring a large image of a bird’s face and the text DOWN UNDER TOURS.com on the back, serves as transport for unforgettable journeys to Kuranda.
  • Outdoor market in Kuranda with colourful clothing and decor stalls, people browsing items, lush trees overhead, and a dog lying on the ground.
  • A train crosses a metal bridge over a rocky gorge surrounded by dense green trees and vegetation under a clear blue sky, capturing the scenic beauty of the Kuranda region.
  • A red and white Kuranda train passes in front of a large waterfall cascading down a forested mountainside.
  • A passenger train travels on a curved elevated track through the dense green forest and hills of Kuranda under a clear blue sky.
  • A colourful Kuranda train travels through dense green forest, curving around a rocky outcrop and steep cliff on a hillside.
  • A crocodile with its mouth wide open emerges from water surrounded by green lily pads in the lush wetlands of Kuranda.
  • A large crocodile leaps from the water towards a Kuranda tour boat window as passengers watch and take photos.
  • A zookeeper wearing sunglasses shows a yellow and brown snake to an audience seated in an outdoor amphitheatre surrounded by lush Kuranda greenery.
  • A man holds a koala while two smiling girls stand beside him; a woman and others are in the background with green trees around, capturing a joyful moment in Kuranda.
  • A white coach parked in a car park, featuring a large image of a bird’s face and the text DOWN UNDER TOURS.com on the back, serves as transport for unforgettable journeys to Kuranda.
  • Outdoor market in Kuranda with colourful clothing and decor stalls, people browsing items, lush trees overhead, and a dog lying on the ground.
  • A train crosses a metal bridge over a rocky gorge surrounded by dense green trees and vegetation under a clear blue sky, capturing the scenic beauty of the Kuranda region.
  • A red and white Kuranda train passes in front of a large waterfall cascading down a forested mountainside.
  • A passenger train travels on a curved elevated track through the dense green forest and hills of Kuranda under a clear blue sky.
  • A colourful Kuranda train travels through dense green forest, curving around a rocky outcrop and steep cliff on a hillside.

Quick read before you book.

  • Heritage train through Barron Gorge and past waterfalls
  • Kuranda's markets and boutique shops at your own pace
  • Lunch overlooking Hartley's Lagoon
  • Coach down the Kuranda Range instead of retracing the rail line
  • A full day without driving or juggling a single connection

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Included in this tour.

  • Return coach transfers from Cairns with a local driver guide
  • One way Kuranda Scenic Railway journey to Kuranda
  • Free time in Kuranda village
  • Kuranda trip guide with discount vouchers for selected Kuranda attractions
  • Entry to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, including the Crocodile Attack Show and venomous snake show
  • Wetlands boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon
  • Lunch voucher for Lilies Restaurant at Hartley's, up to $24 per person

Commonly asked questions.

The tour departs Cairns at 7.15am, with pickups from a long list of Cairns accommodation. Call reservations on 07 4047 9097 the day before to reconfirm your pickup details.

You can change or cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before travel. Cancelling on the day or missing your pickup incurs a 25% fee.

The Kuranda Scenic Railway may not run in extreme weather, and if that happens you're offered alternative arrangements. If the tour is cancelled because of a weather event, you receive a full refund.

Children aged 4 to 14 travel at the child rate. Children aged 0 to 3 travel free, but let reservations know so a seat can be reserved.

Your voucher covers up to $24 per person at Lilies Restaurant at Hartley's, overlooking the lagoon. Food and drinks in Kuranda are at your own cost.

Kuranda and Hartley's day tours are among Down Under Tours' most accessible, and a wheelchair friendly coach is available. Contact the team on 07 4047 9097 before you book to talk through your needs.

Yes, if an afternoon isn't enough you can book Hartley's Crocodile Adventures entry on its own and drive up. Most visitors spend around four hours in the park.
No, coach transfers cover the whole day from Cairns. Our guide to getting around Cairns without a car has ideas for the rest of your stay.

More about this tour.

This day pairs the Kuranda Scenic Railway with an afternoon at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, and lunch is sorted with a voucher for Lilies Restaurant at the park. Down Under Tours runs it from Cairns at 7.15am, with an experienced local driver guide looking after every transfer.A coach takes you to Freshwater Station, where the heritage train climbs through Barron Gorge past waterfalls to Kuranda. You have free time in the village for the markets and shops, with a trip guide and discount vouchers for Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and Kuranda Koala Gardens if you want to squeeze one in.Then the coach heads down the range and up the coast to Hartley's. Use your lunch voucher, ride the Wetlands boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon and catch the venomous snake show and the Crocodile Attack Show before the drive back to Cairns.Want the cableway too? The Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail with Hartley's tour adds Skyrail to the same day, and our Skyrail vs Kuranda Railway guide explains the difference. Explore the day, check availability, then book.

Additional info.

  • Departs Cairns at 7.15am; call 07 4047 9097 the day before to reconfirm pickup
  • Children 0 to 3 travel free; tell reservations so a seat is held
  • Meals in Kuranda and Kuranda attraction entry are at your own cost