Kuranda Scenic Railway - Skyrail

Today we take the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway train up to the mountain village of Kuranda. On our way up, we pass through 15 tunnels and navigate 93 curves, including several adventurous bridges. During the 1.5-hour journey, we have great views of the Barron River and the Stoney Creek Falls. Once we reach the top, we are welcomed by a bustling Heritage Market with many souvenir stalls. We are particularly interested in the Koala Garden, where we can see koalas (not bears, but marsupials), as well as wallabies, wombats, lizards, snakes, and many freshwater crocodiles. Holding a cute koala in my arms was my wish, and it was definitely worth it. The word "koala" comes from the Aboriginal language and means "no water". They only drink very little and spend most of their day dozing in eucalyptus trees. The leaves are their preferred source of food. Koalas are skilled climbers due to their claws. We will return with the Skyrail cableway. The ride over the rainforest is unique, with two stops for walks through the rainforest.

In the evening, it's time to pack for our flight the next day to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, the most remote and isolated state in Australia.