Kuranda Riverboat

Last updated October 2026

Kuranda Riverboat runs 45-minute calm-water cruises on the upper Barron River at Kuranda, with commentary from the skipper about the rainforest, river life and Kuranda's history. Wildlife on the river includes freshwater crocodiles, turtles, snakes, fish and birds. Tours leave at 10:45am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm, subject to river conditions, with a maximum of 30 passengers. You cannot drive to the river: park, walk across the Kuranda Railway Station footbridge and go down the stairs to the jetty with red flags. Current prices are $30 adults, $15 children and $75 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children. From 1 April 2027 children are 4 to 15 years and infants 0 to 3 travel free. Nearby cafes include Here's Good (about 240 m) and Cafe Azur (about 340 m).

Kuranda Riverboat runs 45-minute cruises on the Barron River at Kuranda, with a maximum of 30 passengers per boat. Tours depart at 10:45am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm; tours depend on river conditions. Access is on foot across the Kuranda Railway Station footbridge to the jetty. Freshwater crocodiles live in the river but cannot be guaranteed to be seen.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 23 October 2026.