Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Sail over treetops in an open-air gondola.
Overview
If you want to get up close and personal with the oldest continually surviving rainforest in the world, make tracks to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway located 15 minutes north of Cairns.
Aboard the cableway, you'll glide over the pristine jungle canopies between Smithfield and Kuranda, soaking in panoramic views of the rainforest and beyond before ending your ride near the banks of the heaving Barron River. You can also opt for the open-air Canopy Glider to sail top-down over the treetops with the expert guidance of a Skyrail Ranger or upgrade to the diamond view experience to ride in a gondola with a glass floor.
To maximise your rainforest ride, combine your treetop adventure with the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway to see the sights from a different perspective on your round trip. Plus, if you want to help maintain the tropical rainforest, you can donate to The Skyrail Rainforest Foundation which distributes funds to research and education projects that help protect and conserve this natural wonder.
