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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.

01/11/2024

Here’s another feathered friend that we hadn’t seen before on the river. A beautiful Jabiru!

24/10/2024

Our apologies to all the people whose reservations had to be cancelled over the next 2 weeks. We look forward to hopefully having the river high enough for us to operate again from 10 November 2024.

17/10/2024

This marvellous lace monitor was spotted the other day resting on a tree branch.

13/10/2024

Happy Sunday!
Here are a few of the wonderful creatures you might see during one of our rainforest river cruises.

07/10/2024

This is the first time we’ve seen a pelican enjoying the river this morning!

06/10/2024

Wildlife living in harmony on the river. If only humans could do the same.

27/09/2024

Come with us on a cruise and you might spot a croc on a rock!

26/09/2024

Happy World Cassowary Day with a couple of images of Elvis.

19/09/2024

Elvis’s very timid chick. Blink and it’s gone!

11/09/2024

We’re looking forward to seeing the river return to its normal level soon following work being done at the weir, so that we can get back to nature.

05/09/2024

***UPDATE***

CleanCo Queensland have changed their plans and will now be lowering the river level above the Kuranda weir from Friday, 6 September. 😢

04/09/2024

01/09/2024

Here are 2 of my favourite fathers, Elvis the cassowary and Captain Warren! Both are chick magnets 😁

Happy Father’s Day!

30/08/2024

You can see how much Elvis’s casque has grown when you look at him today in the first image and then back in 2016 in the second image.

24/08/2024

Relax on one of our cruises and you may see some equally relaxed freshwater crocodiles.

22/08/2024

Captain Warren finally managed to get a photo of Elvis with his 2 chicks before they ran off!

16/08/2024

Spot the crocs enjoying the sunshine.

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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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An egret fishing along the riverbank by our jetty. #egret #barronriver #kuranda #rainforestcruise #tropicalnorthqueensland #drivequeensland #thisisqueensland #rainforest #visitkuranda #mareebashiretourism

Today, the sea eagle decided to have a go at grabbing a fish from a cormorant too! It’s a fish fest here on the river. #seaeagle #whitebelliedseaeagle #barronriver #pelican #cormorant #kuranda #rainforestcruise #tropicalnorthqueensland #drivequeensland #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #rainforest #bestofqueensland #visitmareebashire #wildlife

The new resident pelican and cormorants are having a fine time fishing on the river. #barronriver #cormorant #kuranda #rainforestcruise #tropicalnorthqueensland #thisisqueensland #drivequeensland #bestofqueensland #exploretnq #rainforest #visitkuranda #visitmareebashire #cairns #river

The Welcome Swallows like the look of the fish that Darter Bird caught! #darterbird #welcomeswallow #fish #kuranda #barronriver #rainforestcruise #tropicalnorthqueensland #drivequeensland #thisisqueensland #rainforest #exploretnq #visitkuranda #bestofqueensland

On this windy morning we are sad to report that Elvis only has one chick now. #elvisthecassowary #cassowarychick #cassowary #kuranda #rainforestcruise #barronriver #tropicalnorthqueensland #exploretnq #rainforest #bestofqueensland #drivequeensland

Look at all these cormorants catching fish on the river! We’ve never seen so many here before. #kuranda #cormorant #barronriver #rainforestcruise #drivequeensland #tropicalnorthqueensland #visitkuranda #exploretnq #thisisqueensland #bestofqueensland #rainforest

Priscilla wandering through the rainforest. #cassowary #kurandarainforest #kuranda #barronriver #rainforestcruise #drivequeensland #tropicalnorthqueensland #visitkuranda #exploretnq #bestofqueensland #rivercruise #thisisqueensland #rainforest #cairns

Chick alert! Here’s Elvis and he has 2 chicks. Currently impossible to get a photo of them because they’re so timid but you can hear them on the video calling. #elvisthecassowary #cassowarychick #cassowaries #rainforest #kuranda #barronriver #rainforestcruise #drivequeensland #exploretnq #visitkuranda #tropicalnorthqueensland #bestofqueensland #rivercruise #thisisqueensland #tropicalwildlife

A little water python swimming around the new jetty this afternoon. #waterpython #kuranda #barronriver #rainforestcruise #drivequeensland #exploretnq #visitkuranda #bestofqueensland #rivercruise #thisisqueensland #tropicalnorthqueensland #riverlife

A Darter bird on the river with a freshwater catfish. #catfish #barronriver #kuranda #drivequeensland #rainforestcruise #exploretnq #visitkuranda #bestofqueensland #rivercruise #thisisqueensland #tropicalnorthqueensland

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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.