Raging Thunder: 30mins Balloon Flight + Skyrail + Train (code NBSKYT)
Experience the Outback Savannah of the Tablelands plus the Rainforest of Kuranda, with a balloon flight, rainforest cableway experience and scenic train ride.
What's included: - 30 Minute balloon flight over the Atherton Tablelands - Free Time in Kuranda Village - Skyrail to Kuranda - Scenic Train to Cairns - NO Return bus transfers included.
Extra Costs: $30pp Pay On Board fee for civil aviation and other insurance charges, take off/landing fees, transfer costs, GST & administration charges is payable on the day of travel.
Bring with you: Ticket, Warm clothing (winter months)(white clothing not recommended as it is easily stained by the volcanic red soil), comfortable shoes (no high hells), camera, video camera, money for souvenirs & aviation levy.
Approximate Ex Cairns City
Pick up Times 03:55
03:55 – 05:30 Pick up from accommodation
Travel to Mareeba via Kuranda Range
05:30 – 06:00 Pilots decide on suitable launch site (depending on weather and wind variation)
Balloon is prepared for take off
06:30 – 07:45 First group embarks on 30min flight
Second group partakes in cross country balloon chase
Both groups swap over except one hour flight passengers
Opportunities to view awakening bird life, wildlife
and breathtaking views of the Great Dividing Range
Photo opportunities on board – Don’t forget to smile!
07:45 – 08:15 Help dismantle and pack up balloon
08:30 – 09:00 Comfort stop to view and purchase photos
09:00 – 09:45
10:00
journey. This includes two stops with rainforest interpretation & scenic lookouts.
11:30 Free time in Kuranda.
Browse shops and markets, visit attractions such as Butterfly
Sanctuary, Venom Zoo Koala Gardens or Bird world
15:00 Check in at Kuranda Railway Station for a 3.30pm departure.
17:00 Arrive at Cairns Central Railway Station. Make own way back to your accommodation
Departs: 04:30am Cairns daily
Returns: 5.00pm
Extra Costs: $30pp Pay On Board fee for civil aviation and other insurance charges, take off/landing fees, transfer costs, GST & administration charges is payable on the day of travel.