Ballooning Port Douglas and Skyrail-Tjapukai-Kuranda Railway

Ride Highlights
  • Spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride & Return Transfers
  • Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
  • Skyrail Cableway gondola & Guided Tour
  • Rainforest Interpretation Centre
  • Stopover at Kuranda
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway

 

05.00am (approx)

Pick-up at hotel by a Hot Air Port Douglas coach for your special package tour, one hour transfer, pickup times confirmed on booking..

06.30am

Experience the fun & unique sensation of a hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands, Australia. We fly at Mareeba in the Cairns Highlands. Enjoy the picturesque landscape at sunrise. Breathe in the wide-open spaces! We have Australia's largest fleet of balloons and a fun and highly trained crew to maximise the fun of your morning. It's just like a balloon festival every day!

07.50am

Return and Landing, balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs.

9.30am

Check in with the Down Under Tours representative. They will provide you with directions and timings for your package tour along with your Skyrail tickets. Enjoy Tjapukai History, Dance + Creation Theatre + Cultural Village.

12.30pm

Prepare to board Skyrail for the journey through world heritage rainforest stop off at any of the stations en-route for a more informative look.

1.45m

Arrive Kuranda -shop + relax. Take in lunch at a sidewalk restaurant (own cost). Market days are every day but strongest on Sun,Wed,Thurs,Friday.

3.15pm

Check in at the Kuranda Rail ticket office, for your journey down the scenic Barron Gorge to Freshwater Connection.

5.00 pm

Train arrives at Freshwater Station, transfer to your accommodation via Down Under Tours.

  • Free door to door airconditioned coach transfers to most Port Douglas accommodation, including Holiday Houses, Apartments, Resorts and Hotels  (Transfer Details here)
  • Spectacular Hot Air balloon ride
  • Expert interpretive commentary
  • Cross Country Hot Air Balloon Chase
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
  • Entry to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, it’s theatres & museums
  • Skyrail Cableway gondola ride and eco-system Guided Tour
  • Entry to Rainforest Interpretation Centre
  • Stopover at Kuranda, The Village in the Rainforest
  • Amazing ride on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Return luxury coach transfers with Down Under Tours
  • Your ticket
  • Walking shoes
  • Camera
  • Dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended.
  • Peak Hat & sunglasses
  • Bottle of water
  • Spending money

Tour Conditions:

  • Prices are valid for travel until 31st March 2024. Conditions of Travel.
  • Prices may vary by day, season, and/or availability. Price is displayed at checkout. 
  • For Passengers with Weight or Mobility queries please phone us to discuss before booking online.
  • Pregnant persons beyond 3 months (13 weeks) of pregnancy are not permitted to fly.
  • Prices are $AUD per person.
  • All times are an INDICATION only. Please note that times do change summer/winter/spring, exact start times given on receipt of your full booking details
  • 100% charge applies if passengers fail to fly on the morning booked. 24 hours notice is required for changes. Re-booking is subject to availability and possible at a fee, please ask us.
  • Classic flight provides a full flight experience to suit the prevailing flying conditions
  • Where photos are included in your package, these are subject to availability. Conditions of Travel, 21.4.
  • For self-drive (drive to meet us) please check and plan your drive according to QLD Dept. of Transport and Main Roads Current Conditions.

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