Skyrail has the best views in Cairns!
This 7.5km cableway takes you over, through and into the heart of World Heritage Daintree Rainforest.
Flying high, you'll enjoy amazing views over Cairns, the Coral Sea, rainforest mountains, Barron Gorge and the mighty 260m Barron Falls.
Skyrail takes you effortlessly up the mountain and into the World Heritage Rainforest, where you'll enjoy views that are normally reserved for the birds.
Two mid-stations allow you to explore the forest floor. Red Peak Station is 545m above sea level, sitting on a mountain ridge covered with climbing wait-a-while palms, lush tree ferns and majestic buttress roots.
At this station, Skyrail's Rangers will take you on a tour of the elevated boardwalk, where you'll learn about ancient culture, traditional plant use and the towering, 400 year-old Kauri Pine.
From here, Skyrail's cableway tracks along the edge of the Barron Gorge, providing stunning views of the Barron Falls. There is another mid-station stop here, where you can alight from the cableway and enjoy time on the forest floor, with three lookouts over the Gorge and Falls.
This station also has historical displays and an interactive Rainforest Interpretation Centre, where you can learn more about the rainforest's World Heritage values, history, evolution, flora and fauna.
Skyrail takes you to, or from, Kuranda 'The Village in the Rainforest', where you can enjoy markets, shopping, lunch, lattés, homemade ice-cream, river walks and a relaxing day in the village.
Other than the views, the best thing about Skyrail is its accessibility. This easy, exciting cableway is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 9am to 5.15pm.
Skyrail has won many national tourism awards, including Australia's Best Major Tourist Attraction and the inaugural Qantas Australian Tourism Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism. This means that on Skyrail, not only are you experiencing one of Australia's best attractions, but you are helping to conserve the beautiful World Heritage Daintree Rainforest.
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| One Way Skyrail Experience | $41 Adult $20.50 Child $102.50 Family |
One way Skyrail experience between Caravonica Terminal and Kuranda and all stops in between including Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station. | 
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| Add More Into Your Day | Skyrail can be enjoyed on its own, as a half or full day tour, or packaged with one of Cairns' other leading attractions including Kuranda Scenic Railway, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Kuranda Wildlife Experience or Rainforestation Nature Park. All packages are available for self-drivers, or with transfers. | 
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Skyrail provides coach transfers from Cairns city, most northern beaches and Port Douglas. It is also suitable for self-drive guests.
Skyrail is a world first in ecotourism. It is the only company in Australia to have Green Globe Gold Certification, has had Advanced Ecotourism Certification from inception, was the first Australian attraction to win the British Airways 'Tourism for Tomorrow' environmental award and has an ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System.
This is a unique way to visit the rainforest! No where else can you glide just metres over the canopy, before descending to the forest floor to learn more.
You can book Skyrail as a half day or full day tour, or combine it with one of Cairns' other leading attractions, including Kuranda Scenic Railway, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Kuranda Wildlife Experience or Rainforestation Nature Park, for the best day tour in Cairns.
Kuranda Scenic Railway takes you on a scenic journey through the Barron Gorge National Park, winding through handmade tunnels and past rushing, rainforest waterfalls. This is a journey showcasing Cairns' pioneering history and is a must visit for train buffs. Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway are the original and the best day tour in Cairns!
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park takes you back in time to explore Australia's ancient, indigenous culture. A visit to the park includes spear and boomerang throwing, as well as dance performance and face painting. An engaging and interactive, cultural experience for people of all ages.
Kuranda's Wildlife Experience combines three great attractions, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld. For nature lovers, this is a must do package. Be surrounded by beautiful butterflies, cuddle a koala, feed some wallabies and get close to the endangered Southern Cassowary, Australia's largest flightless bird, on this fun, wildlife experience.
Rainforestation Nature Park is a multi-faceted attraction including Aboriginal dance performances, tropical fruits, a rainforest river 'cruise' on an amphibious World War II Army Duck and a collection of native animals, including koalas. Rainforestation is just a short drive from Kuranda and coach transfers from Skyrail are available.
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Skyrail's Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism (Queensland 2008 & 2009 / Australia 2008) affirms the rainforest cableway as an industry leader that minimises its environmental impact, conserves natural resources, respects local cultures and benefits its local community.
Skyrail's commitment ensures visitors today and tomorrow can enjoy, appreciate and learn about the beauty and culture of the World Heritage Daintree Rainforests of Tropical North Queensland, Australia.
Each Skyrail Experience includes:
- A 7.5km cableway journey through World Heritage Rainforest
- Rainforest boardwalks with interpretive signage
- Guided Ranger tours at Red Peak Station
- Entry to the Rainforest Interpretation Centre at Barron Falls Station
- Lookouts and historical displays at Barron Falls Station
- Trip Guides: available in 11 languages
Skyrail's Caravonica Terminal is 15 minutes north of Cairns city and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas. The World Heritage Rainforest exists in a dynamic environment, shaped by seasonal weather patterns. Skyrail operates in all weather and rain or shine, is The World's Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience.
Suitable for all ages, each of Skyrail's gondola cabins seats up to 6 people, including infants. Skyrail can carry most standard type wheelchairs. A Skyrail operator assists passengers on and off the cableway at every station.
You should allow 1.5 hours for a one-way Skyrail experience and 2.5 hours for a return journey, plus any time you would like to spend in Kuranda 'The Village in the Rainforest'.
Booking in advance is advised as Skyrail is Cairns' most popular attraction, and frequently books out during the most desired time slots, especially during peak season and school holidays.