Queue-Free Tickets in Australia: The 2 We Would Pay For

1.Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 574 reviews · from $199Our pick

Travel from Cairns or Port Douglas to Kuranda by two classic routes: the Kuranda Scenic Railway in Gold Class and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. You get several hours in the mountain village for markets, lunch, butterflies, birds, koalas, or Aboriginal culture. Pickup and drop-off are offered, but confirm your meeting point and departure times carefully.

“It’s a very special way to see the magnificent rainforest & waterfalls; and it provides an appreciation for the engineering wonder that resulted in the construction of the Sky Rail and the train track between Cairns & Kurrumba”

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2.Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $10Best value

Use a mobile ticket to visit Cairns Museum in the historic School of Arts building. Admission covers all exhibitions, with family-friendly displays, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and an upstairs veranda. Learn about Cairns and Far North Queensland at your own pace, Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This is a great museum. Really gives you a feel of the area. An overlooked jewel. Don’t miss it. The admission price is reasonable”

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