When construction began on the Kuranda Scenic Railway in 1882, no one could ever have imagined how difficult a feat this would be. The line is thirty four kilometers long and includes fifteen tunnels; the line also includes thirty seven bridges and viaducts. Original plans for the Scenic Railway included nineteen tunnels however four were changed to be deep cuttings. The tunnels range in length from sixty meters to four hundred and thirty meters, this was no simple task. Several fatal accidents occurred while the Scenic Railway was being constructed. After much tragedy and difficulty, the Kuranda Scenic Railway was opened in 1891. The railway is a monument to the men who worked so hard to see it come to fruition.

The Kuranda Scenic railway has been described as one of the worlds most beautiful short train trips. It is impossible to describe to you just how beautiful and exciting this train trip is. You will come up on Stoney Creek station about half way up the climb to Kuranda Station. Kuranda Station at the end of your journey is an exciting part of this adventure. The Kuranda Station was constructed in 1915 and has become a beautiful garden at the end of the Kuranda Scenic Railway line.

A great feature of the Kuranda Scenic Railway is that once in Kuranda there are markets to enjoy everyday, except Christmas. Find something exotic and unique from the local artists and crafts people. Good food and entertainment can be found while wandering the markets of Kuranda. Traveling in Cairns, hire your car using the carhirecairnsairport.com.au service. This site enables you to compare and book car hire from the Cairns Airport using local companies.