Kuranda Scenic Railway: Kuranda Scenic Railway

Kuranda Scenic Railway is one of Australia’s most spectacular rail journeys through ancient World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest of the Din Din Barron Gorge National Park, to the mountain village of Ngunbay (Kuranda), meaning place of the platypus. Take time to immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery, towering waterfalls and deep ravines as the train winds its way through 15 hand-made tunnels and over 55 bridges. This Heritage-listed railway line, opened in 1891, is an engineering feat which has stood the test of time. Hear about the cultural significance, history and points of interest with audio commentary along the way. Carriages are hauled by 1720 class locomotives adorned in the colours of the Buda-dji story from the traditional owners of the country we travel through. The carriages are over 100 years old and with the traditional style, are not air-conditioned. The open-air style windows allow you to be closer to rainforest scents and cool splashes from the waterfalls, adding to the charm of this rail experience.