Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Ticket
One-way Skyrail experience gliding above the Australian Tropical Rainforest
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Brinsmead Kamerunga Road at Skyrail Base Station
Certified Sustainable Partner- Glide above Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest
- If you want to explore the scenic beauty of the place, you can choose to experience both The Skyrail and Scenic Railway Train.
- Choose to depart from either Smithfield or Kuranda for your experience
- The 7.5 kilometer scenic cableway will let you capture amazing natural views, so bring your camera
- Take your time at the two incredibly picturesque stops: Red Peak and Barron Falls
- Great for groups or friends or family - the cable car can host up to 6 people!
- Enjoy a complimentary Ranger Guided Tour at Red Peak
What to expect
Experience a 360-degree view on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, taking you from Cairns to the ancient Wet Tropics Rainforest, the world's oldest tropical rainforest.
The cableway has set the highest standard in sustainable tourism since 1995, providing you with the most environmentally friendly way to immerse yourself in the most ancient tropical rainforest experience without leaving a footprint behind.
What's included with your Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ticket?
Here’s what you can expect on your railway adventure:
- Journey in gondola cabins with panoramic views of the ancient rainforest
- Ranger-guided tours across Red Peak station give insights into the ancient tropical rainforest's history
- Discover plants and trees like the Queensland Kauri Pine found nowhere else in the world
- 3 Lookout stops with breathtaking views of the Barron Gorge and Barron Falls, an ideal spot for taking photos of the waterfalls






Experience a wide Barron Falls Approach journey with the captivating gondola journey

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is accessible for all ages and abilities

Immerse yourself in the Rainforest Discovery Zone, unveiling the wonders of the lush, vibrant ecosystem

Wander through the Misty Red Peak Boardwalk, surrounded by the allure of the rainforest

Capture family moments at The Edge Lookout as the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway unveils Barron Falls

Marvel at Barron Falls from the Diamond View Gondola with your family on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Gazing at Kauri, kids embark on an enchanting Skyrail Rainforest Cableway adventure, accompanied by a Ranger at Red Peak

Embrace the stunning Barron Gorge view at The Edge Lookout with both couples and families
Good to know
Insider Tips:
- Want to explore Kuranda in another way? Why not try taking the Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class on your way back to Cairns?
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