Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Round-Trip Experience
Atherton Tablelands, Cairns
Discover Australia’s World Heritage Rainforest on a round-trip Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience. Travel in a comfortable 6-person gondola and stop for a boardwalk tour.
The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in Barron Gorge National Park offers a scenic journey over Australia's World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest, suitable for nature lovers and families.
Highlights
- Travel over and through World Heritage Rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Enjoy a complimentary ranger-guided boardwalk tour at Red Peak Station
- View the Barron Falls from scenic viewpoints including The Edge Lookout
- Visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre
- Use the complimentary Skyrail Interpretive App and Audio Guide
Description
The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway allows you to glide just meters above the canopy along a 7.5-kilometer span in a comfortable six-person gondola. From here, take in views of tropical Cairns, the Coral Sea, and the lush Cairns Highlands.
Stops include Red Peak Station, where a Skyrail Ranger provides a guided boardwalk tour focused on the ancient tropical forests. At Barron Falls Station, explore pathways and lookouts overlooking the Barron Gorge and Falls, visit historical displays, and experience the Rainforest Interpretation Centre. Developed with CSIRO, this centre offers interactive touch-screen computers for all ages.
Located 15 minutes from Cairns city center and 50 minutes from Port Douglas, the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway has won multiple Qantas Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism. During busy periods, gondola sharing with other guests may be necessary.
Includes
- Round-trip Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the World Heritage Rainforest
- Rainforest boardwalks and interpretive signage
- Guided ranger tour at Red Peak Station
- Entry to the Rainforest Interpretation Centre at Barron Falls Station
- Lookouts and historical displays at Barron Falls Station
- Trip guides available in 11 languages
- Free WiFi at Smithfield, Kuranda, and Barron Falls terminals and stations
Excludes
- Transfers to and from the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Smithfield Terminal
- Upgrade to Diamond View gondola
- Any retail purchases or items from the Canopy Cafe
Important Information
- Travel must occur at your pre-booked departure time. Itineraries have pre-set travel times and cannot be changed after ticketing.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. The cableway operates daily, with morning departures recommended to avoid crowds.
