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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway:
You’ll glide just metres above the rainforest canopy before descending through the canopy layers and deep into the heart of the forest at Skyrail’s two rainforest mid-stations (Red Peak & Barron Falls) for the ultimate tropical rainforest experience.
- Travel in a 6 person gondola cabin with panoramic views as you glide above the rainforest canopy on the amazing 7.5km journey.
- Gondolas leave the station continuously; bookings are taken in 15 minute intervals
- One-way Skyrail Experience will take approximately 90 minutes to complete
- Return Skyrail experience should take approximately 2 ½ hours, this includes spending time at the two rainforest mid-stations.
- Skyrail operates daily from 9am to 5.15pm with the last departure scheduled for 3.30pm (closed Christmas Day)
- Skyrail's Canopy Cafe and retail shop located at the Smithfield Terminal is open from 8.00am.
Plan to spend 20-30 minutes at the two Rainforest mid-stations:
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Barron Falls: Enjoy spectacular views of the Barron Gorge, state-of-the-art Rainforest Interpretation Centre, lookouts and historical displays.
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Red Peak: Lush rainforest surroundings including the towering 400 year-old Kauri Pine. Interpretive boardwalk tour with Skyrail Ranger available throughout the day.
Skyrail Smithfield Terminal is located just 15 minutes drive from Cairns and 50 minutes from Port Douglas. Self-drive passengers will find Skyrail's location easily accessible with free car parking.
Skyrail Kuranda Terminal is located a short walk from the famous village of Kuranda.
Diamond View Gondolas
upgradeBe amazed by the spectacular tropical rainforest from the unique viewing perspective of Skyrail’s glass floor Diamond View Gondolas.
11 Diamond View Gondolas not only provide guests with panoramic views of the tropical landscape, coral sea and rainforest canopy, but also offer the unique perspective of looking straight down from the treetops to the forest floor below.
Diamond View gondolas carrying a maximum of 5 passengers, will depart stations approximately every 7 minutes and passengers travelling on them will enjoy dedicated boarding queues at all terminals and mid-stations.
Kuranda Village:
This ‘Village in the Rainforest’ has numerous attractions including a butterfly sanctuary, a colourful bird aviary, koala park, walking tracks and a diverse range of markets (open every day from 9am to 3pm), shops, cafes and restaurants (extra costs).
We recommend allowing yourself two to three hours in Kuranda.
How to Get There:
Self Drive:
Coach Transfer: Skyrail runs a regular coach transfer service from most hotels in Cairns, the Northern Beaches (Trinity Beach & Palm Cove) and Port Douglas areas. If you require a coach transfer, please advise name of hotel in your booking request.
*Please advise your preferred times of travel on your booking request
Skyrail Packages
2 Day Reef Magic & Kuranda






FREE SEMI-SUB & GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOURS
5 HOURS ON THE REEF
SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY
FREE TIME IN KURANDA VILLAGE
1 ADULT
Kuranda & Reef Combo






2 MAGNIFICENT REEF LOCATIONS
ALL SNORKELLING GEAR
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL & SKYRAIL
FREE TIME IN KURANDA VILLAGE
1 ADULT
Skyrail Guest Reviews (8)
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
The Skyrail down was amazing and a lovely scenic experience.
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Excellent service from the Skyrail.
Sunday, April 08, 2018
Amazing day. Did the skyrail to Kuranda and return as the train was not operational. Will definately be doing it again.
Skyrail Rates
All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||||
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2019 | ||||
Skyrail | Adult | Child | Family | |
Skyrail | One way, no transfers required | $53 | $27 | $133 | |
Skyrail | One way, includes one way transfer. | $65 | $32 | n/a | |
Skyrail Return, no transfers required | $79 | $40 | $198 | |
Skyrail Return + Cairns/Beaches hotel transfers | $102 | $51 | $255 | |
Skyrail Return + Port Douglas hotel transfers | $129 | $65 | $323 | |
All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||||
Prices valid from 01 April 2019 until 31 March 2020 | ||||
Skyrail | Adult | Child | Family | |
Skyrail | One way, no transfers required | $55 | $28 | $110 | |
Skyrail Return, no transfers required | $82 | $41 | $205 | |
Skyrail Return + Cairns/Beaches hotel transfers | $105 | $53 | $263 | |
Skyrail Return + Port Douglas hotel transfers | $134 | $67 | $335 |
OPTIONAL EXTRAS | |
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2020 | |
Diamond View 1 Way | Adult | $20 |
Diamond View 1 Way | Child | $10 |
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2019 | |
Skyrail Diamond View 1 way | Family | $60 |
TERMS | |
Child Age = 4 - 14 years old | |
Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children | |
CURRENCY CONVERTER | |
WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES |
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