Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is one of Tropical North Queensland's must-do experiences! You will embark on a fascinating journey of discovery, where you will glide meters above the pristine jungle canopy before descending to see the World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics Rainforest close-up at the two mid-stations; Red Peak & Barron Falls. As the gateway to the iconic "village in the rainforest", Kuranda, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway spans 7.5km and features unsurpassed panoramic views of the ancient rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park and cascading Barron Falls/Din Din waterfall, as well as views all the way out to the waters of the Great Barries Reef and beyond. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquillity of one of the world’s most botanically fascinating areas, that has remained relatively unchanged for 130 million years!
The experience will take you 90 minutes including time spent at both Red Peak and Barron Falls, join a complimentary Ranger Guided Tour and be sure to enjoy the in-gondola commentary from the Skyrail Interpretive App and Audio Guide. Make sure you book YOUR rainforest adventure online today so that you can experience the wonder of this must do experience for yourself!
Timber ramps, paths and decking
Smithfield Terminal Skyrail has a large, free car park at the Smithfield Terminal, including dedicated accessible parking spaces. • If arriving by coach transfer or taxi, there is a drop-off zone at the front entrance with easy access to the terminal. • A short walk across the level pedestrian crossing provides access to the front entrance. • Accessible toilets are located to the right of the entrance. • There are no steps at this terminal. • The Canopy Café and gift shop is in a large foyer with plenty of seating and space for guests to relax. • There are queueing barriers in place with colour coded directional signs to facilitate ticketing and boarding processes. Kuranda Terminal Kuranda Terminal is located next to the Kuranda Scenic Railway Station in Kuranda and is a short walk to the village. There is a designated accessible parking space located at the front of the terminal next to the coach pick up / drop off point. Public parking is available on Arara Street, Kuranda. • If arriving by coach transfer, car or taxi, there is a drop-off zone at the front of our Kuranda with approximate 30 metres (100 feet) distance to the terminal entrance. • A wide, paved arrival walkway with no steps provides terminal access. • An open 1600 millimetre (63 inches) wide entrance leads through the gift shop to ticketing on the left, boarding and toilets on the right. • Accessible toilets are next to the boarding queue. • Seating is provided in the undercover foyer. • There are no steps at this terminal. • There are queueing barriers in place with colour coded directional signs to facilitate ticketing and boarding processes. • Boarding platform door is 1450 millimetre (57 inches) wide. • Distance from Kuranda Terminal to Kuranda Information Centre is approximately 650 metres (2132 feet) by a paved inclined walkway.
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Prathyush Prashanth Rao
27 days ago
Breath-taking. Must visit. This needs to be preserved.
The skyrail has two stops on the way to the village. It was great for the two stops to be included - the rainforest tour and the waterfall. The skyrail gave great perspective of how large and essential the reserve is. The experience was fun and eye opening. The experience took about an hour to complete.
Nina Gurnett
6 months ago
experiencing OZ together for 2024 Family fun 🤩 🌴
Hi to all We took the Skyrail up the mountain and it was fabulous. Train going back, I wish we hadn’t done. The train ride was hot and stuffy. Then most of us ended up with headaches from the screaming brakes all the way back down holding our ears.
Olga Lovgach
7 months ago
I understand why Avatar was inspired with this forest
Great views from the cabins, total route is over 7 km. Well organised stops with a massive waterfall and a free guided walk. Lots to see and do in Kuranda village. Many places to eat there as well and interesting gifts. A must-do when you're in Cairns area.