Tropic Wings | Classic Kuranda Experience (CKB)
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Departures From: Cairns City, Palm Cove & Port Douglas
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Jump on an all day adventure tour to the Village of Kuranda and Rainforestation Nature Park!
- Travel on the heritage scenic railway and skyrail cableway to and from Kuranda.
- Explore the rainforest on a WWII Army Duck Tour with guided commentary.
- Try your hand at boomerang throwing on the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience.
- Enjoy a delicious Aussie BBQ lunch and feed wallabies at the Koala and Wildlife Park.
Discover all the highlights of Australian and Aboriginal culture on the Classic Kuranda Experience with Tropic Wings! Jump onboard the Kuranda Heritage Scenic Railway up the mountain range. Join in on indigenous cultural performances and why not have a go at boomerang throwing! Tuck into a delicious Aussie BBQ feast, tour the rainforest on a WWII Army Duck truck, hand feed the kangaroos in the nature park and top it off with a walk around boutique shops in the quaint rainforest village of Kuranda. It's an adventurous day out with something for the whole family!
Highlights
- Return transfers from Cairns City hotel accommodation
- 100% electric coach bus
- One way Kuranda Scenic Railway train ride
- Free time to explore the Village of Kuranda
- Delicious all you can eat Aussie BBQ lunch
- Authentic Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
- Visit the native animals at the Koala and Wildlife Park
- Tour the rainforest on a WWII Army Duck Safari
- One way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride
- Pick up from Cairns City, Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
Important Information
- Itinerary may operate in reverse or different order of activities
- Transfers are not available from private residences (including AirBnB properties), and guests will need to make their own way to the nearest pickup location or meet at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal.
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What To Bring
- Ticket
- Small day pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Hat/Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Cash or card for extra purchases at Kuranda
What's Included
- Return transfers to and from hotel accommodation
- 100% Electric Coach*
- One way ride on Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Free time to explore Kuranda Village
- Entry to the Rainforestation Nature Park
- Aussie BBQ lunch
- Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
- Koala & Wildlife Park
- Army Duck R...
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What To Bring
- Ticket
- Small day pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Hat/Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Cash or card for extra purchases at Kuranda
What's Included
- Return transfers to and from hotel accommodation
- 100% Electric Coach*
- One way ride on Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Free time to explore Kuranda Village
- Entry to the Rainforestation Nature Park
- Aussie BBQ lunch
- Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
- Koala & Wildlife Park
- Army Duck Rainforest Tour
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
What's Extra
- Optional extra activities in Kuranda
- Any souvenir purchases
- Please bring cash or credit card for extra purchases
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
- Tours departing from Palm Cove and Port Douglas need a minimum of 6 passengers to guarantee departure.
- Transfers not available from private residences (including AirBnB properties) – guests will need to meet at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal, or make their own way to another pickup location.
- Operational times can vary seasonally and may change at short notice. We recommend that passengers wishing to visit Kuranda markets check for up to date opening hours, which are available online.
All information provided at any time by Cairns Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Transport:
It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Cairns Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Transfers:
The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Cairns Tours is required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Information & Advice:
All information, advice or pricing provided by Cairns Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Cairns Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Cairns Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Cairns-Tours.com . If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the tour still go ahead if it's raining?
In most cases yes it will! This is the wet tropics after all (especially during rainy season). Make sure to bring a rain jacket or umbrella.
Can I upgrade to Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class or Skyrail Diamond View?
Yes you can. Keep in mind that there is limited availability and it does book out in advance.
Are coach transfers included from my accommodation?
Return coach transfers are available from hotel/hostel accommodations within Cairns City. Transfers are not available from private accommodations or AirBnB properties. You would need to make your way to the nearest pick up location or meet at the Smithfield Skyrail Terminal.
What time does the tour depart and return?
Pick ups from Cairns City start from around 7:00am and drop off back in Cairns around 5:30-6:00pm.
Are special dietary requirements catered for?
Yes. If you have any special dietary requirements such as vegetarian or any food allergies, please let us know at the time of booking so we can make a note of it to the tour operator.