# Kuranda Scenic Railway

> A 37 km line from Cairns to Kuranda, opened in 1891, climbing 328 m through 15 hand-dug tunnels and over 37 bridges in the Barron Gorge.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-kuranda-scenic-railway/

A 37 km line from Cairns to Kuranda, opened in 1891, climbing 328 m through 15 hand-dug tunnels and over 37 bridges in the Barron Gorge. A chance to see the range without driving; many travellers combine it with Skyrail.

- **Nearest town:** Kuranda, Queensland
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -16.8183, 145.6388

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–May and October–November. Hot in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands Loop](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-atherton-tablelands-loop/)

## Nearby

- [Barron Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-barron-falls-kuranda/) – 3 km
- [Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cairns-reef-fleet-terminal/) – 19 km
- [Green Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-green-island/) – 36 km
- [Four Mile Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-port-douglas-four-mile-beach/) – 42 km

## FAQs

### Where is Kuranda Scenic Railway?

Kuranda Scenic Railway is in Kuranda, Queensland, at GPS -16.8183, 145.6388.

### Which road trips pass Kuranda Scenic Railway?

Kuranda Scenic Railway is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands Loop.

### What is there to see near Kuranda Scenic Railway?

Places worth a stop nearby: Barron Falls (3 km), Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns (19 km), Green Island (36 km) and Four Mile Beach (42 km).

### When is the best time to visit Kuranda Scenic Railway?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–May and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)