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The 8 Train Journeys in Australia That Earn Their Price

8 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The 8 best train journeys you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

From Cairns: Self-Guided Kuranda Trip with Train and Skyrail - Riding the Kuranda Scenic Railway through Barron Gorge
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From Cairns: Self-Guided Kuranda Trip with Train and Skyrail

Puffing Billy Railway: Heritage Steam Train Journey - Belgrave to Lakeside, the best-known section
Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences, Yarra Valley Tours

Puffing Billy Railway: Heritage Steam Train Journey

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns - Getting to Kuranda by cableway or railway
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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

3.Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,075 reviews · from $150

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail from Cairns, explore Kuranda Village, and add wildlife stops for a full rainforest day.

“Great informative guide, very well done…. Would have liked the option to purchase a cold drink on the train 🙂 shy rail was fantastic -all staff were helpful”

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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour - Meeting the bus in central Melbourne
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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour

6.Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 605 reviews · 12 hours · from $145Top rated

Ride Puffing Billy, see The Nobbies, and watch Phillip Island’s little penguins return to shore on this long but rewarding day trip.

“The driver Anthony made the day, he was friendly and knowledgeable. Took us to the best places and plenty of hints to make the best of our day. Highly recommend this trip.”

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Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway - Kuranda village gives you a taste, not a full afternoon
Cairns Tours, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences

Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

7.Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 598 reviews · from $230

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, explore rainforest parks and butterflies, then return by Skyrail on a packed day from Cairns.

“Booking through this website was very convenient. The trip went smoothly; however, it is important to confirm that your hotel has pick-up and drop-off services arranged by the agency. Overall, we were very satisfied and enjoyed the trip.”

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Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: the big view first
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Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

8.Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 574 reviews · from $199

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway in Gold Class, glide over rainforest on Skyrail, and explore Kuranda with pickup from Cairns or Port Douglas.

“This was a great day out, which is saying something given it was a wet and grey day. One of our party was taken ill during the day and the staff/instructors couldn’t have done more to assist and help recovery, so much so that the affected person was still ultimately able to snorkel and enjoy the time.”

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