2 Skip-the-Line Tickets in Australia to Build a Day Around

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

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

Travel from Cairns, the Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas to Kuranda by two classic routes. Ride one way on the Kuranda Scenic Railway in Gold Class, with padded lounge seats and refreshments, then cross the rainforest by Skyrail, or reverse the order. You get several free hours in Kuranda for markets, cafés, wildlife parks, and Aboriginal cultural experiences.

“Dress for the weather and lots of walking in the village. Sensory overload work so many shipping choices. The Gold pass option is worth the money because the train ride gold is in padded chairs versus wooden bench seats, so more comfortable.”

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2.Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $10Best value

Use a mobile ticket to enter Cairns Museum in the city center and explore exhibitions on tropical life, Cairns history, prominent local people, and Aboriginal culture. Admission includes every exhibition, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and access to the attractive upstairs veranda. The visit is self-guided, with no named guide listed.

“This is a great museum. Really gives you a feel of the area. An overlooked jewel. Don’t miss it. The admission price is reasonable”

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