Ken Chapman, Chairman of the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation, accepts a donation from Andrew Kennedy, General Manager Tourist Trains, at Kuranda Scenic Railway

Kuranda Scenic Railway is a proud member and supporter of the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation and on 8th April 2009, they extended their commitment by installing donation boxes at each of their stations.

The boxes, proudly branded with Skyrail Rainforest Foundation colours, logo and vision, provide Kuranda Scenic Railway patrons with the opportunity to contribute to the Foundation’s objectives, to support tropical rainforest research and education projects.

Andrew Kennedy, General Manager Tourist Trains, said the boxes were a continuing commitment to the preservation of the Wet Tropics Rainforests.

"Kuranda Scenic Railway and associated Queensland Rail businesses are committed to the preservation and protection of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, which we are delighted to showcase to our visitors every day," Mr Kennedy said.

"Kuranda Scenic Railway is proud to support the rainforests through our involvement with the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation and now our patrons can also choose to contribute towards important rainforest research and education projects," he said.

Foundation donation boxes are displayed at each Kuranda Scenic Railway station and include membership applications forms. All donations over AUD $2 are tax deductible and are contributed directly towards research and education projects.

The historic Kuranda Scenic Railway takes guests on a pioneering journey through the Barron Gorge National Park, passing by tumbling waterfalls and through hand-carved tunnels.

Donations to the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation can also be made on-line, or by contacting us on email info@skyrailfoundation.org.