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Come and enjoy a relaxing 45 minute Wet Tropics rainforest cruise on the glorious Barron River in Ku Warren & Melissa have lived in Speewah since 2002.

Kuranda Riverboat Tours is the oldest continually operating tour business in Kuranda, having been established on the Barron River in Kuranda in 1982. It is an iconic attraction in the village and loved for its tranquil and relaxing tours during which you may see cassowaries, freshwater crocodiles, freshwater turtles, fish, birds and butterflies. Warren & Melissa Clinton bought the Kuranda Riverboat in September 2015 from its original owner, Brian Clarke.

14/06/2024

We are still unable to operate our business 6 months after the devastating flood.

We are still waiting on a tourism assistance grant too. No income for 6 months!

The COVID pandemic was SO much easier to live through because businesses were helped by governments.

06/06/2024

With the help of probably the biggest crane in Far North Queensland, our little riverboat finally went back in the water yesterday after nearly 6 months on land. Still some weeks before the weir will have its temporary dam in place, which will then allow us to restart our business.

Life has been very tough but there are always many people who are much worse and off than ourselves.

Although we applied in February 2024 and have been approved for the Tourism Exceptional Assistance Grant, following the devastating flood in December 2023, we are yet to receive any help!

10/05/2024

Almost 5 months since the massive flood that washed away our infrastructure. Our new jetty, gangway and pontoon are in place and ready for when we can start cruises again. As you can see, the river is still low and free flowing until the weir is repaired.

06/05/2024

We are very pleased to have again been recognised as a ‘Best of Queensland Experience’.

We cannot wait to be operating again following the catastrophic flood last December.

We are very grateful for the help we have received from friends to get the riverboat back on the water and our new infrastructure in situ.

Repairs are being done to the weir, by CleanCo Queensland and then we’ll be operating again!

05/05/2024

This very large scrub python crossing the road at Cape Tribulation in the Daintree Lowland Rainforest. Scrub pythons, also known as amethystine pythons, are the longest snake species in Australia. They like to eat wallabies but are also know to take domestic pets which is one reason there are not many feral cats in the Daintree Rainforest!

Photo: Susan Maeve Keller. Reposting from 2019 as it's an amazing image.

08/04/2024

An update on our situation.

More than three months after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper caused severe flooding around Cairns, some tourism businesses are still waiting to reopen.

26/03/2024

We are still unable to install our new jetty due to the river being too high following further recent rainfall but don't let that stop you visiting Kuranda.

Kuranda Village is OPEN EASTER WEEKEND!! and don't forget that the majority of our amazing businesses accept cash ... despite what you may have heard.

Pop into the Village and take some time to enjoy what Kuranda has to offer 💚

📸 .luisephoto .luise

10/03/2024

Progress on repairs to the river and the weir are ongoing and we hope it won't be too much longer before we can start running our cruises again.

25/01/2024

12/01/2024

09/01/2024

21/12/2023

Barron River Bridge in Kuranda before and after ex-tropical cyclone Jasper flooding 17 December 2023.

20/12/2023

📸 Stéphanie Guillet

You can see the damage to the weir and the riverboat that was saved from destruction by Captain Warren.

18/12/2023

Happy to say the riverboat has survived the major flooding event. We have lost the jetty, gangway and pontoon. It seems that part of the weir for the power station has washed away too.

15/12/2023

We won’t be operating for a while due to flooding.

11/12/2023

Due to Tropical Cyclone Jasper we will be closed from Tuesday, 12 December. We hope to recommence cruises on Friday, 15 December but this will be confirmed once the weather improves and if the river doesn’t flood. We will be the first to cancel, refund or move a booking to another date, if possible.

05/12/2023

Cruise through the lush rainforest on the Kuranda Riverboat, then explore Birdworld and Koala Gardens – all in one amazing package! 🌿🐦🐨

Adult $59.50 ┃ Child $27.50

Book your Kuranda Explorer package at www.birdworld.com

📸 - rikako.takahashi

27/11/2023

Freshwater crocodile 🐊 seen during cruising today on the Kuranda Riverboat.

20/11/2023

One baby Welcome Swallow has hatched on the riverboat.

31/10/2023

One of the Welcome Swallows that lives on the Kuranda Riverboat has laid eggs in its nest. Looking forward to seeing the babies.

30/10/2023

A couple of images of Elvis and the chicks taken this morning.

20/10/2023

Elvis with his 2 surviving chicks.

11/10/2023

Captain Warren and I are on holiday but we’ve been told by Skipper Kim that Elvis has 3 baby chicks!

No photos of them yet but we’re hoping to receive one if the chicks stay still for long enough to get one taken.

13/08/2023

The marvellous Priscilla today!

11/08/2023

Young Archie was seen today by Captain Warren. Archie is now fending for himself in the rainforest, as it’s now mating time for Elvis and Priscilla.

09/08/2023

Nothing better than hugging a freshwater turtle!

📸by Allan who posted it on Google after enjoying one of our cruises.

03/08/2023

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

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+61412159212

Website

http://www.kurandariverboat.com.au/

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Even though it will be some time before we will be able to cruise on the river again, it was marvellous to see Elvis had survived the terrible flood that happened a few weeks ago. #elvisthecassowary #rivercruise #flood #kuranda #kurandavillage #kurandarainforest #rainforest

Video by Keiran Pates showing the damage along the river where our cruises used to depart from.

Elvis’s chicks are growing well. #elvisthecassowary #cassowarychicks #kurandarainforest #kurandavillage #kuranda #rainforest #rainforestcruise #thisisqueensland

Elvis with his chick. It’s impossible to ever tire of seeing these magnificent creatures. #elvisthecassowary #cassowary #ratite #dinosaurbird #cassowarychick #exploretnq #kuranda #kurandavillage #thisisqueensland #drivequeensland #savethecassowary #cassowarytrail #kurandaconservation #rainforestcruise #wildlifephotography #ausgeo #wildlife #barronriver

Wonderful to be back cruising after a week of river flooding. Elvis turned up this morning too with 2 chicks, which is odd because the last time he was seen, a few weeks ago, he only had 1! #elvisthecassowary #kurandarainforest #kuranda #kurandaconservation #cassowarytrail #cassowary #travelqld #drivequeensland #thisisqueensland #lovecassowaries #exploretnq #ratite #cassowarychicks #tropicalwildlife #tropicalrainforest #visitkuranda #rainforestcruise #barronriver #bestofqueensland

Tree falling in the rainforest! #rainforest #kurandavillage #kurandarainforest

Elvis and his cute cassowary chicks! They make the sweetest sound too! #elvisthecassowary #kuranda #kurandavillage #kurandarainforest #ratite #cassowary #cassowaries #cassowarytrail #kurandaconservation #drivequeensland #rainforesttour #rainforestcruise #tropicalwildlife

Elvis and the chicks at the creek in the rainforest. #elvisthecassowary #cassowarychick #cassowaries #kuranda #kurandavillage #kurandarainforest #cassowarytrail #kurandaconservation #drivequeensland #tropicalvillage #tropicalnorthqueensland #thisisqueensland #drivetokuranda #tainforestcruises

Elvis with his babies! The fourth one is under his feathers.

Kuranda Riverboat Tours requires a Coxswain/Guide for our rainforest river cruises. This is a casual role of up to 3 days per week, which requires the successful applicant to be available over a 7-day roster, including weekends. Starting from $35.00/hour. Requirements: * Current Australian Coxswain grade 1 license * Meet & greet our passengers * Provide commentary during cruises (training provided) * Guiding experience required * Wet Tropics Tour Guide Certification highly regarded * Current First Aid Certificate * Friendly, fit and enthusiastic team player * Cleaning riverboat daily Email Warren Clinton your resume with at least 2 referees to [email protected].

Priscilla in the rainforest.

Incredible footage of Elvis and Priscilla mating today! This was filmed by Captain Warren during one of our guided rainforest walks. #cassowariesmating #elvisthecassowary #matingcassowarry #cassowaries #kuranda #kurandavillage #ausgeo #natgeowild #exploretnq #thisisqueensland #cassowarytrail #kurandaconservation #rainforesttour #rainforestcruises #wettropics #wildkuranda #barronriver #kurandarainforest

Freshwater crocodile catches large fish! Wonderful video taken the other day by a passenger on the riverboat! #freshwatercrocodile #barronriver #kuranda rainforestcruise #drivetokuranda #wildkuranda #kurandarainforest #thisisqueensland #riverlife

The river is flooded on this ANZAC Day when we remember those who died for our freedom. #anzacday #flooded #kuranda

Elvis and his daughter River just turned up this morning! Beautiful creatures that we are so fortunate to see. #elvisthecassowary #kuranda #kurandavillage #fatheranddaughter #cassowary #dinosaurbird #cassowarytrail #kurandaconservation #exploretnq #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #barronriver

We’re stuck in a heatwave up here currently and everything is feeling it, even Elvis. #kuranda #kurandavillage #elvisthecassowary #cassowary #heatwave #thisisqueensland #tropical #rainforest #tropicalnorthqueensland #travelqld #rivercruise #rainforesttour #barronriver

Elvis and chick, which is nearly 6 months old. #kuranda #kurandavillage #thisisqueensland #elvisthecassowary #cassowary #cassowarytrail #kurandaconservation #wettropics #flightlessbird #rainforesttour #bestofqueensland

Elvis with his offspring, which snuggled in under his rear end! #elvisthecassowary #cassowarychick #kurandavillage #kuranda #snuggle #dinosaurbird #thisisqueensland #cairns #rainforestcruise #rainforesttour #rivercruise #barronriver

Lots of rain last night, so no cruises for some days. #barronriver #wetseason #flood #wettropics #kuranda #kurandavillage

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From 24 September 2015 the Kuranda Riverboat is under new ownership, having been bought by Warren & Melissa Clinton, residents of Speewah since 2002. Brian Clarke founded the business and commenced operating the Kuranda Riverboat Tours on the Barron River in Kuranda in 1982. It is an iconic attraction in the village and loved for its tranquil and relaxing tours. The Kuranda Riverboat operates 5 daily cruises, 7 days a week, subject to seasonal river conditions. The boat carries a maximum of 30 passengers and 1 crew. Current cruise times are as follows: Departs 10.45 am - Returns 11.30 am Departs 11.45 am - Returns 12.30 pm Departs 12.30 pm - Returns 1.15 pm Departs 1.30 pm - Returns 2.15 pm Departs 2.30 pm - Returns 3.15 pm Adults $20 Children $10 (5-15 years) Family $50 (2 adults and 2 children) Prices valid from 1/4/18 - 31/3/19 We also conduct Paradise Kuranda Guided Rainforest Walks in a secluded area of tropical rainforest on the other side of the Barron River followed by light refreshments, and accessible only via the Kuranda Riverboat. We welcome group bookings also and can arrange tours on the river from early morning to late afternoon. Sunset cruises can also be booked. See our timetable on our website at www.kurandariverboat.com.au. Adults $30 Children $15 (5-15 yrs) Family $80 (2 adult and 2 children) Prices valid from 1/4/18 - 31/3/19 Pay CASH only on the boat or pay by CREDIT CARD or online via our page or our website. Tours depart from our jetty below the Kuranda Railway Station. Walk across the Kuranda Railway Station footbridge and go down the stairs the river where you will see our red flags flying. We are happy to offer the Kuranda Riverboat for private charters for weddings, Christmas drinks parties, birthdays, bird watching, etc. Let us know how we can assist you with your group bookings/private charters.