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 the perfect ancient rainforest itinerary.
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.
Click to view: Timetable for Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Skyrail is closed for scheduled maintenance on Monday 28th May. Click here for more information.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway |
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One way Skyrail Experience: | $53.00 | $26.50 | $132.50 | Book now |
| Return Skyrail Experience (Round Trip): | $79.00 | $39.50 | $197.50 | Book now | |
| With Return Transfers From Cairns & Beaches | $102.00 | $51.00 | $255.00 | Book now | |
| With Return Transfers From Port Douglas | $129.00 | $64.50 | $322.50 | Book now | |
| Skyrail Rainforest Cableway & Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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| With One Way Self-Drive Transfer: Smithfield/Freshwater | $112.50 | $56.25 | $281.25 | Book now | |
| With One Way Coach Pick Up only: From Cairns | $114.50 | $57.25 | $286.25 | Book now | |
| With Return Transfers: From Cairns & Beaches | $126.00 | $63.00 | $315.00 | Book now | |
| With Return Transfers: From Port Douglas | $153.00 | $76.50 | $382.50 | 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. Tjapukai, where Australia begins. |
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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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| Kuranda Wildlife 3 Park Pass |
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The Kuranda Wildlife Experience combines three uniqe attractions, Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Meet some of Australia's most unique animals. |
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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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| 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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Kuranda Rainforest Journeys - ATV Tour
Explore Barron Falls Estate (adjacent to Skyrail's Barron Falls Station) with Kuranda Rainforest Journeys, engage all of your senses to explore exotic fruit orchards and fascinating pioneer history on an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle - Quad Bike).
Your personal tour guide will take you on an ATV journey through the secluded estate nestled atop the majestic Barron Falls, home to the elusive cassowary. Find out more
Please note:
- The prices shown above are in Australian Dollars, GST inclusive and valid from April 1st 2018 to March 31st 2019.
- A child is aged between 4-14 years inclusive
- A family is 2 adults and 2 children of the same family
- Booking Conditions: Prior to receipt of the boarding ticket, changes can be made and upgrades may be possible, subject to availability. Once bookings are processed and boarding tickets are issued, guests must travel at their pre-allocated time as indicated and changes (including refunds for any unused portions) or upgrades are not possible.
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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 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.