Kuranda Scenic Railway

The two-hour Kuranda Scenic Railway journey starts in the coastal city of Cairns and ends in Kuranda. Along the way, you'll pass waterfalls, mountains, hundreds of different kinds of plants, animals, and flowers, as well as one of the oldest rainforests in the world, which is found in Queensland, Australia. On the two-hour journey, you'll pass through landscapes with ravines, mountains, waterfalls, trees, and flowering plants.

One of Queensland's most well-known national parks, Barron Gorge, can be seen from the train or by driving a short distance from Kuranda, which is where the train line ends. Visitors can visit a café in Kuranda or shop for artwork and crafts made in the area. Other attractions include a reptile park, butterfly sanctuary, and aviary for birds.

The description of the construction of the railway, which is thought to be an extraordinary engineering achievement with 37 bridges and 15 hand-dug tunnels, includes the historic Kuranda Station, which is more than 100 years old. To fully experience the Wet Tropics World Heritage area, some visitors opt to take the railway in one direction and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in the other.

Country: Australia