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Kuranda
established a railway station in the mid 1800's when mining and
logging was a big industry on the Atherton Tablelands. Hidden
away among the dense tropical rainforest, you can stroll through the
markets. Kuranda has become quite a famous tourist destination and
recognised for its famous "Kuranda Markets". Whether it be a
stroll around the famous markets where you will find a variety of local arts
and crafts or to taking a rainforest walk along the many marked tracks or a
1 hour cruise on the Barron river. This vibrant little village is only
27 km North West of Cairns City and has a small population of approx
800.
You may wish
to spend time at one of thee many village attractions such as Koala Gardens,
where you can have your photo taken with a koala as well as see Wallabies,
Wombats, Crocodiles and other Australian wildlife.
You can also
visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary where you can walk amongst over
1500 tropical butterflies.
Birdworld is
our favourite option where you walk around a large aviary with hundreds of
birds, many of which are tropical species from this area. Most are
very tame and you can hand feed them.
Finding your
way to Kuranda Village is even more exciting than the destination of Kuranda.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you on a 1. 5 hour journey between
Caravonica and Kuranda over the rainforest canopy with breathtaking views of
the Coral Sea and stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls.
The Kuranda
Scenic Railway winds its way through 15 tunnels and over 36 bridges from
Cairns to Kuranda Village with a photo stop at the Barron falls, and affords
some spectacular scenery en route. It does not matter which direction you
travel on Skyrail or the Kuranda Scenic Train - the experience is
exhilarating.
We
like the Skyrail and the way the cable cars
are so environmentally
friendly. Only a very minimal amount of rainforest was cleared to make way
for it, and everything was done by helicopters...there are no roads! It's
a great way to learn about the rainforest as well, because there are two stops
on the way to/from Kuranda where you can get out of the cable car and have a walk through the
rainforest on their low impact boardwalks and visit the info centre.
For a
different Kuranda Experience, perhaps you would like to spend a few hours with
Blazing Saddles, where you can explore the rainforest on horseback or on a ATV
(Quad bike).
Include
all three main attractions, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Skyrail
and the Kuranda Scenic Train in the one day. Definitely the only way to
do Kuranda, with free time whilst in Kuranda to have a look at the local
craft markets. Includes two hours to see the very educational and
totally eye-opening Tjapukai, with a delicious lunch included (huge
buffet with a lot of
mouth watering food which is fantastic and very filling!). You can
either take the Skyrail up to Kuranda first, or the Scenic Railway, but
after having done both, we feel that there is a slight difference in
which way you do it, by going to Tjapukai first you will be sure not
miss out on the 5-star Buffet lunch. This is definitely a must do tour
while in Cairns.
Departs
daily.
|
Prices for 2006/7 |
Family (2A+2C 4-14 yo) |
Adult |
Child |
| The
Big Three with return transfers & Buffet Lunch |
$377.50 |
$149.00 |
$79.50 |
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excluding transfers with Buffet Lunch |
$330.00 |
$130.00 |
$70.00 |
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Kuranda Village is a beautiful little town located at the top of the mountain range just behind Cairns.. Kuranda is most famous because of its
means of getting there. The Kuranda Scenic Train winds its way in an hour and a half journey up the mountain to Kuranda, and Skyrail is a cable car ride
that takes at least one hour to get there. We say this because you can hop off on the way up and take a walk around their rainforest interpretive centre, or a walk through some pristine rainforest.
There are many different packages that you can do, and we have included a
variety so you can choose which is the right one for you.
Tours start daily.
|
Prices (1 April 08 to 31 March 09) |
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BUDGET
TOURS (INCLUDES ONE WAY TRANSFERS. TOUR
TERMINATES AT CAIRNS RAILWAY STATION) |
Tour
Code |
Adult |
Family |
Child
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SKYRAIL
AND KURANDA SCENIC TRAIN
- 9.45 am Skyrail to Kuranda
- 3 or 4 1/2 hours of free time in Kuranda
- 2pm or 3.30 pm Kuranda Scenic Train to Cairns
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4KES |
$8
$89.00 |
$229.00 |
$45.00 |
LATE
OPTION
- 10.45 am Skyrail to Kuranda
- 2 or 3 1/2 hours of free time
in Kuranda
- 2pm or 3.30 pm Kuranda Scenic Train back to Cairns
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4KES/L |
$89.00 |
$229.00 |
$45.00 |
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COACH TO KURANDA AND
SCENIC TRAIN
-
Coach travel to Kuranda
arrive 10 am
-
4 or 5 1/2 hours free time
-
2pm or 3.30 pm Kuranda Scenic Train to Cairns
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4A
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$61.00 |
$168.00 |
$33.00 |
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COACH TO KURANDA AND
SKYRAIL
-
Coach travel to Kuranda
-
3 or 5 hours free time
in Kuranda
-
1pm or 3pm Skyrail back to Caravonica
-
2.30 pm or 4.45 pm
Transfer back to hotel.
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4SK |
$71.00 |
$196.00 |
$37.00 |
| TJAPUKAI
ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK
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+T |
+$31.00 |
+$77.50 |
+$15.50 |
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KURANDA VILLAGE TOURS (2 WAY TRANSFERS
INCLUDED) |
KURANDA SCENIC TRAIN AND SKYRAIL
- 8:30 am Scenic Train to Kuranda
- 3 or 5 hours free time in Kuranda
- 1 pm or 3 pm Skyrail to Caravonica Terminal
- 2.30 pm or 4.45 pm Return transfers to accommodation
- Can be done in reverse order
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6KER |
$98.00 |
$255.00 |
$49.00 |
LATE
OPTION
- 9.30 - Scenic Commentary Train
to Kuranda
- Enjoy free time in Kuranda (2 or
4 hrs)
- 1.00 pm or 3.00 pm Skyrail
- 2.30 pm or 4.45 pm - Coach
return to accommodation
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6KER/L |
$98.00 |
$255.00 |
$49.00 |
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KURANDA SCENIC
TRAIN, SKYRAIL AND TJAPUKAI
- Scenic Train to Kuranda
- 3 1/2 hours of free time in Kuranda
- Skyrail to Caravonica Terminal
- Tjapukai
- Return transfers
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6KER+T |
$129.00 |
$332.50 |
$61.50 |
SKYRAIL & KURANDA SCENIC TRAIN
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LATER OPTION
-
10:45 am Skyrail to Kuranda
- 2
hours of free time in Kuranda
-
2 pm Scenic Train to Cairns
Central Station
- 3:40 pm Coach Return to
accommodation
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6KES/L |
$98.00 |
$255.00 |
$49.00 |
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SKYRAIL &
KURANDA SCENIC TRAIN
-
9:45 am Skyrail to Kuranda
- 3 hours of free time in Kuranda
-
2 pm Scenic Train to Cairns
Central Station
- 3:40 pm Coach Return to
accommodation
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6KES |
$98.00 |
$255.00 |
$49.00 |
TRAIN/KURANDA/SKYRAIL/CROC ADVENTURES
-
8.30 am Train to Kuranda
- 2 hours of free time in Kuranda
-
12 noon Skyrail
- Coach to Hartleys Crocodile
Adventures
- Bus transfer to accommodation
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6KEH |
$164.00 |
$431.00 |
$82.00 |
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The Atherton Tablelands tour includes a visit to The Curtain Fig Tree,
Mareeba Heritage Museum, Atherton, Tropical Fruit stop, Lake Barrine, Yungaburra
and Walsh's Pyramid.
Please note that Tjapukai
can only be booked with Tours 1SK and 1B only
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Prices - (1 April 08 to 31 March 09) |
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Tour |
Tour
Code |
Adult |
Pensioner |
Child |
Family |
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TRAIN, SKYRAIL AND
ATHERTON TABLELANDS
- Scenic Train and Skyrail to Kuranda
- 1 hour free time in Kuranda
- Tour of the Atherton Tablelands
including Skybury Australian Coffee centre
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1RS |
$179.00 |
$174.00 |
$113.00 |
$544.00 |
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SCENIC
TRAIN, KURANDA AND THE ATHERTON TABLELANDS
- Kuranda Scenic Train to Kuranda
- 1 hour free time in Kuranda
- Tour of the Atherton Tablelands
including Skybury Australian Coffee centre
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1A |
$147.00 |
$142.00 |
$97.00 |
$464.00 |
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SKYRAIL, KURANDA AND
THE ATHERTON TABLELANDS
- Skyrail to Kuranda
- 1 hour free time in Kuranda
- Tour of the Atherton Tablelands
including Skybury Australian Coffee centre
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1SK |
$147.00 |
$142.00 |
$97.00 |
$464.00 |
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COACH,
KURANDA AND ATHERTON TABLELANDS
- Coach travel to Kuranda
- 1 hour free time in Kuranda
- Tour of the Atherton Tablelands
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1B |
$115.00 |
$110.00 |
$81.00 |
$380.00 |
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OPTIONAL TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL THEME PARK
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+T |
$31.00 |
$31.00 |
$15.50 |
$77.50 |
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Please note a $2 fuel levy applies to all above tours
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Tjapukai is a great place to go and visit, whether you have a spare two hours up
your sleeve,
or whether you combine it with a Kuranda tour (as most people do!).
This park has five different theatres, one having a magnificent laser show and another one showcasing the traditional dancing of the Tjapukai corroborees, along with a museum and an art gallery. There is also meals available in the restaurant and all languages are catered for, with headsets in most
theatres to translate for you. If you're feeling energetic, there is also an area for supervised spear and boomerang throwing.
For the money spent it is well worth it and we would recommend
it to anyone to visit. .
Open 7 days a week except Xmas & New Years Day
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Prices
- (1 April 08 to 31 March 09) |
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Tjapukai
Park Entry - Includes all
attractions. |
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Adult |
Child |
Family
(2A+2C between 4-14yo) |
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$31.00 |
$15.50
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$77.50
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With optional transfers from Cairns &
Northern Beaches |
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$52.50 |
$26.25 |
$145.00 |
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Tjapukai
Cultural Experience - Half day
tour includes admission, 5 star buffet lunch, and cultural welcome
with
optional transfers from Cairns & Northern Beaches |
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$75.50 |
$42.50 |
$193.50 |
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Only from the darkness do we see the light...
A powerful and personal experience that will leave you with a deep and
lasting memory, and open your heart to the beauty and power of Australia's
ancient indigenous culture!
Thunder and lightening herald the Gadja, a
Dreamtime spirit in glowing, UV fibre-optic costume. A good spirit, he tells
of the past. Suddenly, his opposite appears from nowhere - the Quinkan
towers 6 metres above the audience, bidding them to enter the past.
After, the audience is handed tapsticks
and asked to join the Tjapukai lakeside, where they become part of an
ancient corroboree ritual which climaxes in the ceremonial making of a fire.
The Tjapukai hurl the fire spear across
the lake where it contacts with the ancient tribal lands to become a
mushrooming fireball, illuminating the lakeside and the audience.
A canoe appears, guided by Tjapukai
carrying flaming torches. The dancers from the corroboree guide the canoe
and its people to the shore. Here, they bid the audience to follow their
light, as their flame torches magically create a pathway from the darkness
up into the glowing restaurant overlooking the Caravonica Lakes.
Here, guests dine at a beautifully
presented buffet which uses the best of the region's fare, and enjoy great
Australian wines.
The Tjapukai claim the stage, presenting
their culture with their inimitable blend of theatre and humour. The tribe's
hunters conduct a witty, unsuccessful kangaroo hunt and then must sing for
their supper.
As they break into 'The No Food Blues'
with a routine straight off Broadway, the audience breaks up with them,
connecting with their love of fun and revelling the moment where there are
no cultural barriers, only joy and laughter.
Experience a
great night out and the spectacular night time performances of the
Tjapukai dancers with their blend of theatre and humour.
The show
starts promptly at 7.30 pm 7 evenings per week,
with transfers departing Cairns accommodation at 6.40pm.
| Prices
- (1 April 08 to 31 March 09) |
Admission
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With
Transfers Cairns |
Port Douglas
Transfers (Tue, Fri, Sun) |
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Adult
(Includes Buffet Dinner) |
$87.00 |
$103.00 |
$136 |
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Child
(Includes Buffet Dinner) |
$43.50 |
$51.50 |
$68 |
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