Download the Kuranda Scenic Railway App and take your journey to new heights!
Ready to ride one of Australia’s most breathtaking railways? This app is your personal trip guide to the Kuranda Scenic Railway, offering a richer, more immersive experience as you travel through mountainous ancient tropical rainforest, past cascading waterfalls, and into the heart of Din Din (Barron Gorge) National Park. This visual and audio commentary in your pocket offers insights into the history and construction of this engineering marvel from as far back as 1886!
Tailor your train journey from your location
Plan and personalise your day with your specific route map and station information.
Dive into history that inspires you
Explore captivating stories of heritage, engineering feats, and local railway legend with audio and visual content at each point of interest.
Ride the track through ancient rainforest
Discover lush tropical surrounds, towering waterfalls, and breathtaking views as the train winds over bridges and through hand-carved tunnels.
Get station information at your fingertips
Stay informed with station amenities and access.
Accessible for all
Choose your experience: light or dark mode, easy-to-read text, and immersive audio – all designed for inclusivity and ease. Available in English, Japanese, Mandarin and German.
Let the app tell the story of a legendary track carved through mountainous terrain by hand tools and determination. Launched in 1891, the Kuranda Scenic Railway is a testament to endurance and ingenuity, built by up to 1500 men over treacherous conditions. Today, its historic carriages are hauled by vibrant 1720-class locomotives, showcasing the Buda-dji story from the Traditional Owners of the Country, the Djabugay Bama.
Arriving or departing from Ngunbay (Kuranda), meaning ‘place of the platypus,’ your journey will consist of 15 hand-built tunnels and more than 55 bridges, while you head deep into one of the world's oldest rainforests. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking scenery, waterfalls, and dramatic ravines that make every glance a moment to remember – and photograph!
Whether you’re riding today or reminiscing tomorrow, download the Kuranda Scenic Railway app and let the railway and rainforest speak to you.
