Wildlife & Nature Experiences in Kuranda & Tablelands

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Kuranda Riverboat (Kuranda)4.7 (328)

From $720

Five scheduled cruises leave the jetty every day of the week, each lasting around 45 minutes on calm, sheltered water.

Choosing an Animal Encounter

In Kuranda & the Tablelands, the listed wildlife outing is Kuranda Riverboat, which has cruised the upper Barron River since 1982. Aboard the MV Kuranda, the skipper talks through the Wet Tropics rainforest, the river's wildlife and the town's history.

What a group sees and gets:

A 45-minute cruise on calm, sheltered water.
Freshwater crocodiles, turtles, water dragons, snakes and more than 100 kinds of tropical birds.
Room for up to 30 passengers, with the whole boat available as a private charter.
Sunset and off-timetable cruises arranged for charters.
Charters from $720 per group.

Animals are wild, so sightings vary from trip to trip.

Kuranda & Tablelands Wildlife & Nature Experiences

Book the boat for a birthday, a family get-together or a team outing.
Cruises suit all ages, and children under four travel free.
Scheduled cruises leave at 10.45am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, seven days a week.
The explorer option adds entry to Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld at the Heritage Markets.

Reaching the jetty

Cars can't reach the river, so park in town.
Cross the footbridge at Kuranda Railway Station and take the stairs to the jetty with the red flags.
Check stair access for anyone in the group with limited mobility.
Ask about wet-season conditions on the river when booking.

Common Questions About Meeting the Animals

How long is the Kuranda Riverboat cruise?

About 45 minutes.

How many can join a Kuranda Riverboat charter?

Up to 30 passengers.

What does a private charter cost?

From $720 per group.

Do young children pay?

Children under four travel free.