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Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Tickets

Tourists enjoying the scenic view from Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in Cairns
Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway gondola over lush rainforest in Cairns, Australia.
Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway gliding over lush tropical rainforest in Cairns, Australia.
Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway gliding over lush tropical rainforest in Cairns, Australia.

Highlights

  • Gaze out at Australia's pristine tropical rainforests from high up in the sky on a fun cableway ride.

  • Spanning over 7.5 kilometers, you're guaranteed striking views of the Barron Gorge National Park.

  • Experience an adventure-filled exploration of Red Peak and Barron Falls with walkways, boardwalk tours, and stellar lookout points. Choose between a 1.5hr one-way or a 2.5-hr round-trip journey.

  • Situated just 15 minutes north of Cairns and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas, you'll find Skyrail's Smithfield terminal, the gateway to your Skyrail experience.

  • Ride on a diamond-view gondola with glass flooring, making for an ideal sightseeing experience.

  • Your informative app lets you see augmented reality rainforest animals in front of you.

  • Choose from one-way, round-trip, and diamond-view gondola cableway rides.

Inclusions

  • 1-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience

  • Round-trip Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience (Optional)

  • Access to Red Peak's Rainforest Discovery Zone, Ranger Guided Boardwalk Tours, rainforest boardwalk loop, scenic lookout

  • Access to Barron Fall's The Edge Lookout, CSIRO Rainforest Interpretation Centre, rainforest boardwalk loop, Historical Precinct & more

  • Free WiFi

  • Multilingual app & audio guide

  • Diamond View Gondola (Optional)

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance

  • Hotel transfers

  • Food & drinks

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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The Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is spread across 7.5 km over Australia's unblemished tropical rainforests. This is an ultimate tropical rainforest experience that lets you glide just meters above the canopy before descending into the heart of the forest. Your first rainforest mid-station is the Red Peak Station- as you slip through the canopy layers, notice the rainforest discovery zone, enjoy ranger-guided boardwalk tours, and gaze out from the scenic lookout point. The next mid-station is the Barron Falls Station, where you'll be surrounded by rich views of the Barron Gorge. Convenient walkways take you to three lookout points, and you may also visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre!

Whether you choose the one-way journey lasting 1.5 hours or the round-trip adventure lasting 2.5 hours, every moment will be filled with awe-inspiring sights and memorable experiences. Located just 15 minutes north of Cairns and a mere 50 minutes south of Port Douglas, you'll find Skyrail's Smithfield terminal. This convenient location serves as the perfect starting point for your Skyrail experience.

Diamond View Gondola Upgrade

If you're thinking of dialing up your sightseeing experience, consider upgrading to the Diamond View Gondola Skyrail Experience. Glass flooring gives you a better view of the rainforest canopy below you. Not just that, but you'll also have a dedicated boarding queue, with a maximum of 5 passengers per gondola. This experience is available as a 1-way ride only.

Ticket Information

This ticket has the following variants that you can choose from:

  • One Way Skyrail Experience

  • Round Trip Skyrail Experience

  • One Way Skyrail Experience with Diamond View Gondola

  • Round Trip Skyrail Experience with Diamond View Gondola

Important Information

  • Ensure you arrive at the ticket office 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow enough time to check in. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred

  • Children aged 14 yrs and younger must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the Skyrail experience

  • Each standard gondola seats a maximum of 6 people (including infants) or a maximum of 480kg (1058 lbs) whichever is first. Non-shared use of gondolas is subject to availability

  • Please note that timings are dependent on cableway operational constraints and may be longer than these recommended times

  • You can spend as much time as you like at Skyrail's rainforest mid-stations enjoying the facilities and rainforest atmosphere

  • For the protection of the environment, smoking and the consumption of food and drink is prohibited in all gondolas. Eating and drinking is allowed at all of Skyrail's terminals and stations

  • Day packs and fold up strollers can be taken on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Luggage is not permitted on the cableway or bus transfers. Small coin operated lockers are available at Smithfield (Cairns) Terminal (subject to availability and at own risk)

  • Skyrail’s Smithfield (Cairns) terminal is located 15 minutes north of Cairns and 50 minutes south of Port Douglas.

  • A one-way journey takes approximately 1.5 hours including time spent exploring Red Peak and Barron Falls.

  • Allows 2.5 hours for a round-trip experience.

  • First departure from Smithfield is at 8:30am and the last one-way or round trip experience from Smithfield departs at 1:00 PM.

Timings

Available every 15 min from 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Discounted Tickets

Infants aged 3yrs and below go free. Children aged 4-14yrs and families (2 adults + 2 children) enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry valid photo IDs)

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the ticketing office

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid delays

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

Ticket Redemption Points

You can redeem your tickets at any one of the two terminals:

1. Smithfield Terminal

2. Kuranda Terminal

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout

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