Cairns Tours
Combine your Skyrail Rainforest Experience with the Kuranda Scenic Railway
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a well known Cairns attraction that may be enjoyed as a half day activity, complete day tour or combined as a package with Cairns other leading tour attractions to create one and two day itineraries including the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
Looking for things to do in Cairns and things to do in Port Douglas? Skyrail is a must do rainforest experience, create the perfect itinerary with us for your visit to Tropical North Queensland.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway |
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One way Skyrail Experience: | $51.00 | $25.50 | $127.50 | Book now |
| Return Skyrail Experience: | $77.00 | $38.50 | $192.50 | Book now | |
| With Return Transfers From Cairns & Beaches | $100.00 | $50.00 | $250.00 | Book now | |
| With Return Transfers From Port Douglas | $124.00 | $62.00 | $310.00 | Book now | |
| Skyrail Rainforest Cableway & Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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| With One Way Self-Drive Transfer: Smithfield/Freshwater | $110.50 | $55.25 | $276.25 | Book now | |
| With One Way Coach Pick Up only: From Cairns | $112.50 | $56.25 | $281.25 | Book now | |
| With Return Transfers: From Cairns & Beaches | $124.00 | $62.00 | $310.00 | Book now | |
| With Return Transfers: From Port Douglas | $148.00 | $74.00 | $370.00 | Book now | |
If you have your own vehicle, you may drive yourself to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where there is ample free parking. A downloadable version of Skyrail's Self-Drive Guide with driving directions is available here for your convenience. A self-drive shuttle operates at the end of your experience between Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal and the Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station. The cost of this shuttle is included in the Self-Drive package option.
| Additional Cairns Tours Package Options |
| Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park |
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An interpretation of 40,000 years of Aboriginal history, legends, dance, culture and traditions presented by the descendants of the local Tjapukai people. |
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| Add Buffet Lunch: | $30.00 | $15.00 | $90.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Rainforestation Nature Park |
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Board an amphibious WWII Army Duck for a rainforest tour, visit the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience then meet iconic Australian animals in the Wildlife Park, including the endangered Tasmanian Devil. |
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| Add: | $61.00 | $30.50 | $152.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Kuranda Wildlife Experience |
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Combines three uniqe attractions, The Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Meet some of Australia's most unique, beautiful and rare animals. |
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| Add: | $49.50 | $24.75 | $123.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Diamond View
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Be amazed by the spectacular tropical rainforest Cairns tour 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 stations. Allow 2 hours (this includes spending time at the two rainforest mid-stations) for a one-way Skyrail Diamond View experience. Diamond View is available on a one-way per person basis only; return and family rates do not apply. |
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| One-way Skyrail Add: | $15.00 | $7.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Canopy Glider
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Take in this spectacular tropical rainforest adventure from the unique viewing perspective of Skyrail’s Canopy Glider. Accompanied by a Skyrail Ranger and with a maximum of 4 guests, combine a thrilling rainforest adventure with personalised interpretation of the plants, animals and history which surround you. Glide above the rainforest in the open-air gondola and enjoy breathtaking, uninterrupted 360-degree panoramic views of the Tropical North Queensland region. This premium rainforest adventure is available to a select number of guests per day, advance bookings essential. The Canopy Glider operates with 2 departures daily. Check in times are: 9:15am (from Smithfield Terminal) or 1:45pm (from Kuranda Terminal).* Height, age and weight restrictions apply. Please allow between 2-3 hours for a one-way Canopy Glider experience. |
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Skyrail and Great Barrier Reef Packages
The top things to do in Cairns are a visit to the reef and rainforest. Once you have booked your Skyrail experience, why not complete your Cairns itinerary with a Great Barrier Reef cruise? This will be offered to you after your Skyrail booking is confirmed.
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Please note:
- If you are visiting Skyrail in May and June 2017 please visit special notices for more information.
- The prices shown above are in Australian Dollars, GST inclusive and valid from April 1st 2017 to March 31st 2018.
- A child is aged between 4-14 years inclusive
- A family is 2 adults and 2 children of the same family
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For your convenience, Skyrail will issue you with a boarding ticket for your Kuranda Scenic Railway journey which will include the carriage number you will be seated in. Please ensure you board at least 15 minutes prior to departure to select your seat.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tours are available from Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands including Kuranda. The tour prices shown above are in Australian Dollars, GST inclusive and valid from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018.
The Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class service is available on the 9:55am and 3.30pm services only.
If you experience technical difficulties during your booking process please contact our friendly reservations team.
How do I get to Skyrail?
Self Drive: If you have your own vehicle, you may drive yourself to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where there is ample parking. Skyrail's Smithfield Terminal is located 15 minutes north of Cairns city and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas. A downloadable version of Skyrail's Self Drive Guide is available here for your convenience. A self-drive coach transfer operates at the end of your experience between Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Terminal.
Coach Transfers: Skyrail runs a regular coach transfer service from most hotels and motels in Cairns, the Northern Beaches (excluding Holloways, Machans and Yorkeys Knob) and Port Douglas areas. If you require a coach transfer, please indicate this in your reservation. You will require a coach transfer, unless you are self-driving, using public transport, or have arranged alternate means. Coach transfers must be booked in advance of travel to ensure availability. Coach transfers are charged in addition to your Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience.
