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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and …More

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Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
4.5 (1,069)

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,069)
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$116
Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic …More

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Palm Cove, Australia
4.7 (561)

Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (561)
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$166
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to …More

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Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
4.4 (227)

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (227)
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$116
Rottnest Island Oliver Hill Train & Tunnel Tour

Journey to the historical Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel Fortification on board the unique 64-seat Captain Hussey trolley train. This tour begins with a relaxing …More

Rottnest Island, Australia
4.7 (33)

Rottnest Island Oliver Hill Train & Tunnel Tour

Journey to the historical Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel Fortification on board the unique 64-seat Captain Hussey trolley train. This tour begins with a relaxing...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (33)
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$29
Cairns Super Saver: Reef Cruise, Daintree & Kuranda Rail/Skyrail

Save up to 10% when you purchase this Super Saver Package. Combining the most popular attractions in Cairns, this three-day super saver is perfect for …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
4.5 (148)

Cairns Super Saver: Reef Cruise, Daintree & Kuranda Rail/Skyrail

Save up to 10% when you purchase this Super Saver Package. Combining the most popular attractions in Cairns, this three-day super saver is perfect for...

3 days • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (148)
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$427
Experience History onboard The Mary Valley Rattler

The Mary Valley Rattler is one of Queensland’s most iconic heritage steam train experiences, capturing the Gympie region’s rich history while offering visitors a contemporary …More

Hervey Bay, Australia
4.8 (987)

Experience History onboard The Mary Valley Rattler

The Mary Valley Rattler is one of Queensland’s most iconic heritage steam train experiences, capturing the Gympie region’s rich history while offering visitors a contemporary...

3 hours
4.8 (987)
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Cairns to Kuranda, Scenic Rail and Cableway, Hartley's Crocodiles

On this fun filled day tour you can take in the magnificent views aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, spend some free time in the mountaintop …More

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Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
4.3 (37)

Cairns to Kuranda, Scenic Rail and Cableway, Hartley's Crocodiles

On this fun filled day tour you can take in the magnificent views aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, spend some free time in the mountaintop...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.3 (37)
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$191
Enjoy a VIP Booth Shared Experience From Gympie

For a VIP Shared Booth Experience - Travel in style and enjoy a local cheese plate plus a souvenir tumbler, and a bottle of water …More

Hervey Bay, Australia
4.7 (30)

Enjoy a VIP Booth Shared Experience From Gympie

For a VIP Shared Booth Experience - Travel in style and enjoy a local cheese plate plus a souvenir tumbler, and a bottle of water...

3 hours
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Puffing Billy Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour

Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour Experience a perfect blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery with our Steam Train & Penguin Island Day …More

Melbourne, Australia
4.2 (39)

Puffing Billy Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour

Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour Experience a perfect blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery with our Steam Train & Penguin Island Day...

11 to 12 hours
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas

Important notice- 20 August to 24 October Skyrail Cableway is operating a loop from Kuranda to Barron Falls return NOT the full Skyrail. Guided Rainforest …More

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Port Douglas, Australia
4.8 (289)

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas

Important notice- 20 August to 24 October Skyrail Cableway is operating a loop from Kuranda to Barron Falls return NOT the full Skyrail. Guided Rainforest...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (289)
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$181
Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket

Katherine Outback Experience is owned and operated by multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire Tom Curtain. The outback show provides a unique window into …More

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Katherine, Australia
4.9 (324)

Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket

Katherine Outback Experience is owned and operated by multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire Tom Curtain. The outback show provides a unique window into...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (324)
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$60
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience

Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Melbourne to Belgrave, where you’ll board the iconic Puffing Billy, Australia's best-preserved heritage steam train. Travel through …More

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Melbourne, Australia
4.9 (271)

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience

Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Melbourne to Belgrave, where you’ll board the iconic Puffing Billy, Australia's best-preserved heritage steam train. Travel through...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (271)
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$129
Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train

Enjoy a small-group Kuranda tour departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns). Glide over ancient rainforest on the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway before …More

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Port Douglas, Australia
4.8 (64)

Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train

Enjoy a small-group Kuranda tour departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns). Glide over ancient rainforest on the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway before...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (64)
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$131
Classic Kuranda by Skyrail, Train, Rainforestation & Lunch (CKB)

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife …More

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Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
4.6 (105)

Classic Kuranda by Skyrail, Train, Rainforestation & Lunch (CKB)

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (105)
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$225
Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey

Meet koalas, kangaroos and discover pretty waterfalls as you journey through the bays, beaches and bushland of the Central Coast. Kick off the day at …More

Sydney, Australia
5.0 (97)

Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey

Meet koalas, kangaroos and discover pretty waterfalls as you journey through the bays, beaches and bushland of the Central Coast. Kick off the day at...

7 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (97)
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$133
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to …More

Port Douglas, Australia
4.4 (61)

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (61)
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$158
Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour

Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Melbourne that combines two of Victoria’s most iconic experiences. Start your adventure with a nostalgic ride aboard the …More

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Melbourne, Australia
4.9 (48)

Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour

Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Melbourne that combines two of Victoria’s most iconic experiences. Start your adventure with a nostalgic ride aboard the...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (48)
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$165
Puffing Billy Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

Join us for an exciting adventure combining the Puffing Billy steam train with the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Ride the Puffing Billy steam train …More

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Melbourne, Australia
5.0 (40)

Puffing Billy Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

Join us for an exciting adventure combining the Puffing Billy steam train with the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Ride the Puffing Billy steam train...

14 to 17 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (40)
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$176
Rottnest Island Grand Tour Including Lunch and Historical Train Ride

Take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around Rottnest Island. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. After …More

Rottnest Island, Australia
4.4 (71)

Rottnest Island Grand Tour Including Lunch and Historical Train Ride

Take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around Rottnest Island. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. After...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (71)
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$86
Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Perth

This Rottnest Island day trip from Perth is the most comprehensive guided tour of the island allowing you to explore the stunning beauty of this …More

Perth, Australia
4.6 (78)

Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Perth

This Rottnest Island day trip from Perth is the most comprehensive guided tour of the island allowing you to explore the stunning beauty of this...

9 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (78)
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$182

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Stunning views - amazing train journey
New York City
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas
JJWal, Sep 2026
Stunning views - amazing train journey
My son and I really enjoyed this trip despite heavy rain through the day. Clear communication pre trip as the weather was a concern. Easy pick up from our Port Douglas hotel to meet Chris our driver and Boson his doggo sidekick! Drive to Cairns where we picked up the Skyrail. Tickets and logistics all arranged by Chris seamlessly.The heavy rain reduced the visibility sadly - and the walking guides at the stations up. The app guide is really good. Kuranda is nothing much more than a village catering to tourists - not somewhere to spend any amount of time.The main event for us did not disappoint. A 90 minute wind down to the valley below is stunning. A beautiful train and a great piece of engineering. We never tired at the views - waterfalls and rock tunnels - and as we were the last carriage - amazing views of the long train curving ahead of us. Beautiful wooden interiors. My adult son is a train fan and we both loved it. It even stopped raining!Chris and Boson met us again and with a brief drink stop it was the disco bus back to PD via drop offs. As a small minibus group that was painless.A huge thanks to all the team - would thoroughly recommend!
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Highlight of our trip
New York City
Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket
874alixd, Sep 2026
Highlight of our trip
This was the best experience ever, I had such a great time. The show was run so well with providing cold towels, water and icey poles. So entertaining and inclusive for every age. We even got to feed and pet animals, and hold the newborn puppies which were 5 days old. Such a good family experience, highly recommend. This experience is going to be a life long memory.
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100% worth it!!
New York City
Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket
223lottap, Sep 2026
100% worth it!!
It was such a nice experience!! I wasn’t sure what to expect of an outback show but I was surprised in the best possible way. It was so educating but also just fascinating to see how they work with the animals. To see how the animals get trained with such high amount of respect was truly amazing. There was lots of time to pet the animals (even puppies). The whole event was so well organised, we got towels, cold water and a snack. Parking was easy and the property was nicely arranged with snack and beverage options. All in all it was 100% worth it and I would love to do it again.
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Excellent day out
New York City
Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Perth
Annette_G, Sep 2026
Excellent day out
Excellent tour and very informative. Learnt a lot about the island and history, would recommend for if you only had 1 day at the island.
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It’s a fun and eye opener...
New York City
Puffing Billy Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour
JingWen_G, Sep 2026
It’s a fun and eye opener...
It’s a fun and eye opener one day trip! The tour guide is so nice and has a very good sense of humour!
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Very nice experience
New York City
Puffing Billy Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour
Anonymous, Sep 2026
Very nice experience
Our guide Daniel is wonderful! He is responsible, humorous and kind at the same time! After introducing the English version he translated it into Chinese for other travelers to understand. Also gave us a lot recommendations concerning the viewing experience!
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Rain or Shine you will have fun
New York City
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience
Ryan_W, Sep 2026
Rain or Shine you will have fun
It runs rain or shine and it rained. We still had a wonderful time on the train. The tour guide will take a video of you when the train comes to the bridge where she was standing. It was fun.
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Amazing experience
New York City
Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour
W564UCjeanpierrev, Sep 2026
Amazing experience
Must do in Melbourne!Puffing Billy is a highlight, feel like going back in time. Bring glasses as there is sometimes some dust.
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Great Gympie steam train trip
New York City
Enjoy a VIP Booth Shared Experience From Gympie
kast112019, Sep 2026
Great Gympie steam train trip
Did the VIP Booth Experience with lunch. It cost around $150 Australian. Trip started at 9am, with boarding from 8.40am. Trip goes for 3 hours. We started with breakfast at the Rusty Nails Cafe at the Station. Live piano music was a nice touch. Lovely Trip to Amamoor village, with a tasting plate that was very nice and water included. The helpful guide took our alcohol orders and made sure we were comfortable. Market at Amamoor had local crafts and a busy Cafe. 2 course lunch and included wine/beer was great!
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Rottnest Grand Island Tour
New York City
Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Perth
valdad2026, Sep 2026
Rottnest Grand Island Tour
We were pleased we did the The Grand Island tour. It included train, bus with guide, military tour and lunch. We saw a lot and still had time in the town to look around and see the quakas. Biking is tough there with the hills and the wind. Boat trip from Perth was great but you must find your own way home from the boat jetty. They only do Hotel Transfers to get you there.
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We usually do small tours...
New York City
Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey
Victor_L, Sep 2026
We usually do small tours...
We usually do small tours but decided to do this private tour and it was well worth it. Our tour guide, Ben was very knowledgeable of the areas we visited and personable. I would highly recommend a private tour because you get one-on-one attention, interaction with the animals, and education.
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Great Experience
New York City
Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey
abbyhC1830CL, Sep 2026
Great Experience
Great experience! We had a great day and enjoyed all the experiences. Ben our guide was great and knowledgeable.
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MEMORIES
New York City
Experience History onboard The Mary Valley Rattler
suen907, Sep 2026
MEMORIES
A fabulous trip today. Got to love the smell. Took me back 60 years!
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Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade
New York City
Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour
Sylvia_I, Sep 2026
Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade
Arrive to your train early because seats fill up. We were a group of 5 and had to sit in different sections of the cart. It’s a nice scenic view. As for the penguins, make sure you layer because it was cold in early September and the penguins don’t come out until 6:30-6:45pm. Don’t expect massive amounts of penguins at a time. It’s more like 3-5 at a time. It’s a great experience if you are there during the right time.
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A Fantastic Day of Steam Trains, Wildlife and Penguins
New York City
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience
GUOLIANG_Y, Sep 2026
A Fantastic Day of Steam Trains, Wildlife and Penguins
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Really enjoyed this day trip! Everything went smoothly and the whole itinerary was well organized. Our driver/guide was very responsible and friendly, and he gave us a lot of interesting information about the local culture, history, and architecture along the way.What I especially liked was that the tour wasn’t just about rushing from one attraction to another. We had several stops to enjoy the scenery and see some local wildlife, including geese, kangaroos, and other animals. We also had enough free time at each stop to explore and take photos, which made the day feel much more relaxed.Riding the Puffing Billy steam train through the forest was definitely one of my favorite parts of the trip. But the Penguin Parade was probably the most memorable. Watching the little penguins come out of the ocean and gradually gather together before making their way back to their burrows was such a special experience.Overall, it was a really enjoyable and memorable day. Great scenery, wildlife, and a very well-organized tour. Definitely recommend it!
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It’s a LONG day if you’re...
New York City
Puffing Billy Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour
Mark_S, Sep 2026
It’s a LONG day if you’re...
It’s a LONG day if you’re doing both, so pack some snacks and wear comfy footwear. The train ride is so much fun and beautiful scenery whether it’s sunshine or rain. Our driver David to Puffing Billy was a BLAST & he made the experience (even just the drive to the train) entertaining. Would definitely do Puffing Billy again. The change over to a new driver for our next trip to the Penguin Parade was a breeze. We stopped at some extra little places before going to watch the penguins. Just note you cannot take photos or videos of the Penguin Parade but they are adorable to watch waddle onto the shore. The tour was well worth the money.
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