Inside tip · Kuranda
The Kuranda Scenic Railway climbs from Cairns through how many tunnels?
Answer: 15 tunnels
The 37 km line climbs 327 metres, crossing 55 bridges and passing through 15 tunnels.
Cairns → Freshwater → Kuranda · 37 km
Nearly 1,500 workers carved it through rugged country, starting in 1886, using basic tools. On 25 June 2026 it marked 135 years since its first passenger trip. Fares rise from 1 April 2027.
Cairns backpacker guide →Book it on GetYourGuide → partner linkSource: Queensland Rail: Kuranda Scenic Railway
Learn about Oz, the fun way
Lap Queensland in The Big Lap, a free quiz game full of the inside secrets of Oz.
Play here