Rainforest Residents
The Butterflies of Skyrail Wander around the gardens at Skyrail’s Smithfield and Kuranda terminals, or explore the world’s oldest tropical rainforest, and a flash of colour might catch your eye… […]
An Abundance of Wildlife
Slaty-grey Snakes, Dubious Dtella and Amethystine Pythons! If you know where to look, you can discover an abundance of wildlife around Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. A recent wildlife observation night hosted […]
Rainforest Ecosystems at the Cairns Aquarium
Follow a drop of rain as it descends from the mountain ranges, joins creeks, streams and flooded billabongs, travels through the Rainforest, past the Mangroves, through the Great Barrier Reef […]
Tropical Tree Day 2017
The sun is shining at 7.30am on a balmy Cairns Sunday. The support teams for Tropical Tree Day 2017 are busy setting up an array of activities, turning the once […]
Rain Whistling Frog
Why rainy days are the best for spotting the Rain Whistling Frog While sunny days are great for spectacular views over the rainforest, rainy days bring their own, special quality. […]
Amethystine Python
The Amethystine Python is named for its iridescent blue sheen that can be seen under certain lighting To help keep our tropical rainforest as pristine as possible, Skyrail’s Rangers regularly […]
Orchids in Tropical Rainforest
Visit the tropical rainforest of Barron Gorge National Park with Skyrail and you’ll be treated to a beautiful display of various orchids that are currently in flower. The orchid family (Orchidacea) […]
World Ranger Day at Skyrail
Skyrails story cannot be explained in words, but instead is portrayed to the world through the eyes of some of our regions most influential Instagrammers. Skyrail invited a select few […]
An Iconic Cairns Brand
The Cairns Post has compiled a list of 20 “Iconic Cairns brands” that they believe have been instrumental in shaping the city. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway has featured prominently in the […]
Red-bellied Black Snake Spotted at Skyrail
The Red-bellied Black Snake is a very common snake all along Australia’s east coast and a frequent visitor to Skyrails Red Peak Station. They are often seen trying to find what […]