Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Things To Do Smithfield, Cairns, Queensland
Enjoy a unique perspective of Australia’s World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest, glide above the canopy before descending to explore. Learn about ancient plants and animals that existed before dinosaurs roamed the earth, whose descendants can still be seen in the rainforest today.
Complimentary Ranger guided boardwalk tours, the immersive Rainforest Discovery Zone, engaging interpretive signage and scenic lookouts at Red Peak help you unlock the secrets of this mystical landscape. Marvel at the iconic Barron Gorge and Falls from The Edge Lookout at Barron Falls / Dindin.
Discover the World’s Oldest Rainforest Story, an exciting collaboration between Buda:dji and the Djabugay people and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Hear the dreamtime stories of the Djabuganydji bama, the Traditional Custodians of this land, in the multilingual Skyrail Audio Guide App. Ensure you get the most out of your experience with in-gondola commentary and more.
Just 15 minutes from Cairns, there is free parking for self-drivers including RV’s, and electric vehicle charging bays. Bus transfers available from selected Cairns City locations.
Skyrail is universally accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Open daily with some pre-planned preventative maintenance dates, dates listed on the visitor information tab of the official Skyrail website.
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Australian Tourism Export Council Queensland Tourism Industry Council Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation Visitor Information CentreAccreditation
Australian Tourism Accreditation Climate Action Innovator Certified by Ecotourism Australia EarthCheck Certified ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC World HeritageRates
Adult price for a one-way experience is $71.00 | Round trip (return) experience is $107.00
Family prices and selected Cairns city bus transfers are also available, visit the official Skyrail website to book your rainforest experience.
Prices are valid for travel from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.