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Cairns Ballooning Scenic Flight & Skyrail & Kuranda Rail Package

Starting From From $475.25 per person Current Project Expedition rate
5 Hours 3.79 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Hot Air Balloon Cairns & Gold Coast
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The Experience

What your day looks like

A Hot Air Balloon Cairns vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence a hot-air balloon scenic flight. Choose to get your morning off to a great start with a spectacular balloon inflation display. Rise up and float over the scenic Atherton Tablelands with its rainforest-fringed mountains and tranquil country landscapes, and enjoy a 30-minute scenic flight. Watch out for local wildlife, and afterwards join in the balloon pack-up games before boarding the coach for transfer to Skyrail Smithfield Station. It will take approximately 1.5 hours to travel from the Smithfield Terminal to Kuranda. There are some exciting stops along the way as you change carriages. Once you arrive in Kuranda, you will have time to explore the small town as well as cafes and restaurants for something to eat and drink (at your own cost). In the afternoon, check in for your train ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway with plenty of time, as the train departs punctually. Your first stop will be at the dramatic Barron Falls, where you can disembark to take photos. This really is one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. The train will conclude at Cairns Central Rail Station, from where you will need to make your own way back to your accommodation.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Balloon Pickup: Hot Air Balloon Cairns vehicle picks you up from your hotel
  • Scenic Flight: Enjoy a 30minute balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands
  • Take the Skyrail to Kuranda, explore the town, and ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Take advantage of a quick stop to view Barron Falls on the way
  • Explore: Spend time exploring Kuranda and its cafes and restaurants
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Cairns

Balloon Rides at Atherton Tableland.

Continued

Cairns

Leisure.

Continued

Cairns

Trains at Kuranda Scenic Railway.

Continued

Cairns

Eco Tour at Barron Falls.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride Friendly coach pick up Expert interpretive commentary Commemorative Certificate Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Kuranda Scenic Train ride

Not Included

Rezdy API

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials

Restrictions

Child rates apply to children aged 3–14 years inclusive. Proof of age is required; for children under 5 years, a passport is suggested before boarding. Infants under 3 years travel FOC (free of charge) but must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and cannot fly. Passengers with weight, mobility, or pregnancy concerns should contact us to discuss before booking.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting point at 1 spence street, Cairns, QLD, 4870 - Or Let us know the details of your stay so we can coordinate a smooth pick up. Pickup Locations: 181 The Esplanade - Espl. Side ID:1 - 181 Esplanade (-5 Minutes before) 201 Lake Street ID:611 - 201 Lake Street (-5 Minutes before) A1 Inn The City ID:186 - 141 Lake Street (0 Minutes before) Acacia Court ID:8 - 223-227 Esplanade (-10 Minutes before) Accent On Mcleod ID:1448 - 93-95 McLeod Street (0 Minutes before) Accommodation on Sheridan 183-185 Sheridan St ID:901 - 183-185 Sheridan Street (-5 Minutes before) Agincourt Beachfront Apartments ID:10 - 69-73 Arlington Esplanade (0 Minutes before) Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore ID:18 - 1 Veivers Road (10 Minutes before) Alassio Palm Cove ID:27 - 139 Williams Esplanade (10 Minutes before) Amaroo at Trinity ID:17 - 92 Moore Street (-15 Minutes before) Ant Hill Hotel - Mareeba ID:1135 - 73 Byrnes Street (-15 Minutes before) API Units Clifton Bch - 91 Arlington Espl ID:20 - 91 Arlington Esplanade (0 Minutes before) Aquarius - 107 Esplanade ID:21 - 107 Esplanade (0 Minutes before) Arcadia Holiday Units - 189 Sheridan ID:22 - 189 Sheridan Street (0 Minutes before) Argosy on the Beach ID:24 - 119 Arlington Esplanade (0 Minutes before) Aspect Central (ex Grove Motel) 211 Sheridan St ID:4 - 209 Sheridan Street (-10 Minutes before) Asylum Hostel - 149 Grafton St ID:562 - 149 Grafton Street (5 Minutes before) Balaclava Hotel - 423 Mulgrave Rd ID:1422 - 423 Mulgrave Road (15 Minutes before) Balinese 215 Lake St ID:30 - 215 Lake Street (-5 Minutes before) Bay Village Tropical Retreat ID:31 - 227 Lake Street (-5 Minutes before) Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach ID:872 - 91 Vasey Esplanade (-15 Minutes before) Beachview Apartments at Villa Paradiso ID:431 - 111-117 Williams Esplanade (10 Minutes before) Beaumont On Spence ID:1460 - 77 Spence Street (0 Minutes before) Bellevue at Trinity Beach ID:554 - 88 Moore Street (-15 Minutes before) Best New Chalon (formely Best Western Bruce Hway) ID:249 - 702 Bruce Highway (15 Minutes before) Best Western Cairns Central Apts - Mcleod&Aplin ID:988 - 257-259 Lake Street (-5 Minutes before) Big Marlin - Outside Earlville Shopping Cntr ID:472 - 587 Mulgrave Road (15 Minutes before) Blue Lagoon Resort ID:593 - 22-26 Trinity Beach Road (-15 Minutes before) Bohemia Resort Cairns - 231 Mcleod St ID:48 - 231 McLeod Street (-10 Minutes before) Botanical Gardens Bus Stop ID:1003 - 78-96 Collins Avenue (15 Minutes before) Bounce Cairns - Grafton St ID:351 - 117 Grafton Street (10 Minutes before) Breakfree Royal Harbour (abbott st) ID:397 - 73 Esplanade (0 Minutes before) Bus - Mareeba Heritage Centre (April-Sept) ID:482 - 345 Byrnes Street (-70 Minutes before) Cairns Beach Apartments (ex Elysium) ID:617 - 26 Veivers Road (10 Minutes before) Cairns City Apartments / Regency on Spence ID:623 - 79 Spence Street (0 Minutes before) Cairns City Backpackers (Old Gone Walkabout) ID:155 - 274 Draper Street (10 Minutes before) Cairns City Motel (Ex Poinsettia) ID:1253 - 169 Lake Street (0 Minutes before) Cairns City Palms (Ex High Chaparral) ID:170 - 199-205 Sheridan

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic

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