Sky Rail

At the SkyRail terminal we got into a gondola for the journey back.





The first part of the journey takes you to Barron Falls Station, where you can get out of the gondola and have a walk round or stay inside and depart for the next stop. We stayed inside.





We then arrived at Red Peaks station and got out for a walk round.


Then it was back into the gondola for the final part of the journey to Caravonica Terminal where we were met by the courtesy bus to take us back to Cairns.

Kuranda

Next we headed into the village of Kuranda. Essentially a tourist village with lots of shops selling all sorts of goods.
After spending some time looking round the shops we stopped at Cafe Kuranda for a meal. Then we headed into the Butterfly Sanctuary.





Back out on the street we visited a few more shops


and I got myself a boomerang.

Soon it was time to head back to Cairns. We walked down to the SkyRail terminal for the journey back.

Kuranda Riverboat

After stopping for a drink at Kuranda station we headed to the Barron River and a trip on the Kuranda Riverboat.
With beautiful views of the area.

We stopped to feed the fish and turtles.

Then we continued down the river.



Our first view of a freshwater crocodile.



The boat trip was one of the most interesting parts of the day with an informative guide giving commentary during the journey, highly recommended.

Kuranda Scenic Railway

On Friday 4 April we were picked up outside our hotel by a Skyrail minibus and taken to Freshwater Station where we caught the Scenic Railway train.
A view of Stoney Creek falls from the train carriage window.

There were plenty of spectacular views along the route.


The train stopped at Barron Falls where we all got out for a better look.



Then it was on to Kuranda station



The Skyrail terminal a short distance from the railway station.