Skyrail Cairns, Australia

Skyrail Gondola over the Rainforest

The Skyrail rainforest cableway is the most popular tourist attraction in North Queensland – and you can see why as soon as you step into your gondola.

This is an experience few people miss when coming to Cairns.

Skyrail Trip Informaton

Stretching for 7.5 kilometres (4.7 miles), Skyrail is the world's longest gondola cableway. There are 32 towers along the way, with the tallest being 40.5 meters high above the rainforest floor.

Skyrail Station at Kuranda

It takes 1.5 hours to complete a one-way journey with 20 minutes spent at each station. Starting at Caravonica Terminal, the gondola reaches high above the rainforest canopy where it pauses at Red Peak Station. This station is at the top of the mountain, and you can hop off the gondola and take a tour along the 175-metre boardwalk through the rainforest.

From Red Peak, the gondola continues to Barron Falls Station where breathtaking views of the magnificent waterfall will amaze you. CSIRO Interpretative Centre at Barron Falls Station will enable you to discover more about he plants and animals of this tropical region.

Family Enjoying Skyrail

From here, Skyrail descends to Kuranda Terminal – the end of the line. The little village of Kuranda is a short walk from the terminal where restaurants, shopping, and environmental shows are available.

Gondolas depart continually from all stations from 8:30am until 4:00pm.

Many travellers choose to join a tour group which includes Skyrail, or alternatively discount holiday packages with Skyrail as part of the package.

Popular Cairns Attraction

Skyrail Station at Kuranda

Few visitors leave Cairns without having experienced Skyrail and since opening, Skyrail has received numerous awards, including being voted Australia's best major tourist attraction at the Australian Tourism Awards, and for three years at the Queensland Tourism Awards.

Don't forget to bring your camera as the veiws over Cairns from the gondolas are awesome, and well worth a few snaps.

Skyrail is suitable for all ages, and each gondola seats up to 6 people, including infants. Skyrail can carry most standard type wheelchairs. A Skyrail cableway operator assists passengers on and off the cableway at every station.

Bookings & Enquiries

If you have any questions about the Skyrail tours on this page, or have some specific requests, please send us an email explaining what you're after . Please include any information that will help us assist you, including the number of members in your group or the ages of your children and we help you choose the best trip for you.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway — Return Journey

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 for the ultimate tropical rainforest experience.

Your return Skyrail experience will take approximately 2½ hours. Skyrail can commence or conclude at either the Caravonica or Kuranda, depending on your preferred direction of travel. A gondola will fit 6 people, including infants.

Booking in advance is advised for Skyrail as it is Cairns' most popular attraction, and frequently books out during the most desired timeslots especially during peak season and during school holidays. Prices are per person; families please review Skyrail's child policy below.

Prices	Adult	Child	Family
Skyrail Return Journey	$56.00	$28.00	$140.00

Child Policy:

Children are aged 4-14yrs, children under 4 travel free

Includes:

Skyrail experience between Carovonica Terminal and Kuranda and all stops in between including Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station.

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway & Kuranda Scenic Railway

Skyrail and the Kuranda Train put together a special package due to the overwhelming number of visitors who want to experience both the Skyrail and train in one day. Built over 100 years ago the Kuranda Scenic Railway's historic train winds its way through the tropical mountain ranges from Cairns to Kuranda. The train station is conveniently located adjacent to Skyrail’s Kuranda Terminal.

Your return Skyrail experience will take approximately 1½ hours one way, and your Kuranda Scenic Railway 1¾ hours. Skyrail can commence or conclude at either the Caravonica or Kuranda, and the Kuranda Scenic Railway can commence or conclude at Cairns Central Station, Freshwater Station or Kuranda Station depending on your preferred direction of travel and location.

Booking in advance is required as the train is a tourist attraction and tickets are via pre-purchase only. Both attractions frequently book out during during peak season and school holidays. Prices are per person; families please review the child policy below.

Prices	Adult	Child	Family
Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Railway	$97.00	$48.50	$242.50

Child Policy:

Children are aged 4-14yrs, children under 4 travel free

Includes:

One way Skyrail experience between Carovonica Terminal and Kuranda and all stops in between including Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station. One way Kuranda Scenic Railway, including Barron Falls Station.

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