We love this tour for its laid-back atmosphere, close-up wildlife encounters, and unique chance to explore the world&#39;s oldest rainforest from the water.

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	<li>No refund is provided once a booking has been made if the guest changes their mind or is unable to attend the tour.</li>
	<li>Changes to the tour date and time can be made free of charge.</li>
	<li>A full (100%) refund will be issued if cruises are cancelled due to seasonal river conditions.</li>
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You can spend as much time as you like at the Koala Gardens and Birdworld!

10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM

Kuranda, QLD. Park your car and walk across the Kuranda Railway Station footbridge and go down the stairs to the river where you will see red flags flying at the jetty.

0 - 4yrs - free

5yrs - 15yrs - Child rate

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Enjoy a tranquil 45-minute Wet Tropics&nbsp;calm water cruise on the Barron River in Kuranda aboard the MV Kuranda. The commentary will highlight various aspects of the world&#39;s most ancient tropical rainforest in Australia, river life, and the history of Kuranda. The river is home to a host of wildlife including freshwater crocodiles, turtles, snakes, fish, and birds. Occasionally, a wild cassowary may be spotted on the edge of the rainforest by the riverbank!&nbsp;

Established in 1982, a cruise on the Kuranda Riverboat will leave you relaxed and refreshed. The calm waters of the beautiful upland Barron River in Kuranda provide awesome photo&nbsp;opportunities whilst your skipper provides insight into the history of Kuranda, the ancient tropical rainforest and the animals, reptiles and birds that reside in this unique area of Tropical North Queensland. The Wet Tropics extend along the northeast coast of Queensland for about 450 kilometres between Cooktown in the north and Townsville in the south. It consists of 894,420 hectares of tropical rainforest, open eucalypt forest, swamp and mangrove forest. In some places, it is only a few hundred meters wide and in other places up to 50 to 60 kilometres wide. The river is home to a host of wildlife including freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus johnsoni or Crocodylus johnstoni), turtles, snakes, water dragons and fish, together with over 100 species of tropical birds. Cassowaries are sometimes seen too on the far side of the river.

You have to option to upgrade the standard riverboat ticket&nbsp;with entry to the Kuranda Koala Gardens, where you can experience Australia&rsquo;s most popular wildlife &mdash; hand feed kangaroos or wallabies, take&nbsp;a photo holding a koala, see wombats, quokkas, lizards, snakes, and freshwater crocodiles, and walk through the nocturnal exhibit where bilbies are housed. It also includes entry&nbsp;to Birdworld Kuranda, where you can see Australia&rsquo;s largest collection of free-flying birds. There are over 350 birds living at Birdworld and hand-feeding and photo opportunities are available!&nbsp;You can spend as much time as you like at the Koala Gardens and Birdworld.

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Kuranda Riverboat

It was a nice cruise, our guide was knowledgeable and made it interesting.

Good cruise

Such a great boat cruise. Tour guide was brilliant, gave us lots of history of the area. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Great river cruise

Great guide Super knowledgeable and very personable. We had an amazing time!

I would go again!

It is well organized and everyone in my group thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

Would absolutely recommend this adventure

Our tour guide was very helpful and gave us a lot of information

Had an enjoyable da

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	<li>Get up to 10% cashback per person when you book with us!</li>
	<li>Cruise through the rainforest on a relaxing 45-minute Kuranda Riverboat adventure.</li>
	<li>Hear fun stories about the ancient rainforest, local wildlife, and Kuranda&#39;s history.</li>
	<li>Keep watch for freshwater crocodiles, turtles, snakes, fish, and colourful birds.</li>
	<li>Upgrade on the day to visit Koala Gardens and Birdworld Kuranda, feed kangaroos and wallabies, and meet hundreds of free-flying birds.</li>
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Tours are subject to river conditions and group bookings.

Tourism is subject to river conditions and group bookings, with freshwater crocodiles in the river. These animals are wild creatures living in their natural habitat and can be seen on the BARRON RIVER in Kuranda only. Tourists must park the car and walk down the stairs to the river, where there are red flags flying at the jetty.

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	<li>Cruises are subject to seasonal river conditions.</li>
	<li>Cruises are subject to group bookings.</li>
	<li>The operator cannot guarantee wildlife sightings, including freshwater crocodiles, as they are wild animals in their natural habitat.</li>
	<li>Children under 4 years old travel free of charge.</li>
	<li>Cruises outside the scheduled departure times may be arranged by contacting the operator directly.</li>
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Kuranda Riverboat Tour

Getting to Kuranda is easy and can be done by several transport options, including the Transnorth Bus Company, hire car, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, or the Kuranda Scenic Railway.

The 45-minute rainforest cruise departs from our riverside jetty on the Barron River, located below the Kuranda Railway Station. From the station, walk across the railway footbridge and follow the stairs down to the river. Look for the jetty marked with red flags.

Please note that vehicles cannot access the riverbank. If arriving by car, park in Kuranda township and walk via the Kuranda Railway Station footbridge to reach the departure point.

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