Good day today! Coach to Freshwater Station ( it being rather more picturesque than Cairns Station). 45 mins to wait for train so had a bit of an investigate of the station. Gift shop ok. Toilet walls lined with marble mined in Queensland! Train arrived on time!
Seats booked in Car 2 for 2hr journey to Kuranda on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Negotiated a couple of 180 deg turns on the line, where we had a good view of the other end of the train!
Then followed the one stop on the journey – a photo stop to view Barron Falls
About to leave – wait for me!!!
Arrived shortly thereafter at Kuranda Station. Given a quick tour of the town centre by Marcus, then let loose on the town.
I decided to visit the marsupial enclosures while Alison visited the birdhouse.
Was also a female grey kangaroo with a Joey in her pouch, but she wasn’t for coming within photo range! The Joey seemed interested though! After respective visits, had lunch at a French crepes cafe in the park. An obligatory ice cream followed before making our way down to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for the journey back to Smithfield.
Stopped for a short photo opportunity on the other side of Barron Falls from where we halted on the outward journey. Carried on to a stop at Red Peak, where we were given a 20min tour by one of the Park Rangers – very interesting – pointing out various epicytes and parasites in the rain forest tree population.
On we go to Smithfield Terminal where our coach was waiting. Got to say, Alison did not see much of the journey down – but did very well!
Back to hotel for a quick rest then out for dinner, not before watching the “Crystal Symphony” depart Cairns, kindly sailing past the end of our road.
G’night folks!
M & A in Oz 
Love the view of the waterfall from above!
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You have taken some spectacular and special pics. Well done. All seems good if sometimes a little tiring.
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