Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station (solo trip)

Great experience getting to enjoy an old style train and with historical information given over the overhead speakers. Half of the trip closest to Kuranda was very cool with bridges, tunnels and waterfalls, the other half closer to town was less interesting.

We did the train up to Karanda and down to Smithfield on the cable cars. Train stopped along the way to take some photos. Great experience. Ideal to have a window seat and face the way you’re travelling. Just a shame that so many shops have closed and vacant at Karanda. Takes a bit of the buzz away from the place.

Says "Scenic" but for 95% of the journey you only see trees on one side and a rock face on the other, no views at all. The track feels so poorly maintained that any Swiss rail engineers would jump off and walk on safety grounds. The train and carriages themselves are lovely. Such a shame as the experience could be so much better with fresh blast and tampering to smooth the ride out.

My son (and professional train enthusiast) had an amazing day! We got the Kuranda Scenic Railway up to Kuranda from Freshwater station. Beautiful small station, well kept with a gift shop and cafe. Beautiful gardens and a marble bathroom. Lots of parking and it meant we did not have to travel all the way in to Cairns. Designated seats on the train means that you dont have to be worried about not g...

Freshwater Station is absolutely delightful! This picturesque little station feels like stepping back in time, with its charming heritage style and lush tropical surroundings. It's so cute and full of character — a much more atmospheric and peaceful way to begin the journey compared to Cairns' busier station. The staff were welcoming, the grounds beautifully maintained, and the vibe was calm and m...