Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

Overview

Available languages

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7 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to upgrade to the popular Rainforestation Nature Park.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

The largest butterfly flight aviary & exhibit in Australia. Situated next to the Kuranda Markets, it is home to over 1500 tropical butterflies. Wander through the aviary's lush tropical gardens and breeding laboratory to learn more about a butterfly's life cycle & behaviour.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Glide over and through the canopy of the ancient rainforest and marvel at the spectacular views from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There are two stops along this gondola journey where you can alight and explore the rainforest from within.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Cairns pickup and drop off

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Rainforestation Nature Park with Lunch (if option selected)

Food and drinks, unless specified

Birdworld, Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Rail/Sky

Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, free time in Kuranda, return on Skyrail (approx. 8.5 hours)
Pickup included

Sky/Rail

Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail, free time in Kuranda, return on the Scenic Railway (approx. 10 hours)
Pickup included

Rail/Rainforestation/Sky LUNCH

Rainforestation Includes : Army Duck, Pamagirri Dancers and Koala & Wildlife Park
Includes Tropical BBQ Lunch
Rail/Rainforestation/Sky: Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, visit Rainforestation Nature Park, free time in Kuranda, return on Skyrail (approx. 10 hours)
Pickup included

Reviews

4.38

228 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

144

For the time we had, it...
Enise H,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
For the time we had, it was an amazing little tour. The drivers that took us to Kuranda and back were lovely, the train and sky rail experience absolutely stunning and a must-do in Cairns! Wish we had more time, but that was nothing to do with the tour. Just so much to do at such a beautiful place.
Really awesome cable ride over rainforest
P L,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The cable car was fabulous - over 45 minutes over the rainforest. The train was cute, with lots of history. Kuranda town had some nice boutique shops. But this is not a guided tour and you are on your own.
Kuranda Skyride tour.
Corinne K,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Easy to get around, great ride up to the top. Line up went fast and was easy to board the gondola! 😊
It's OK, but nothing amazing
Y8522EAleec,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
My wife and I were here for the first time in Australia. We wanted to see a bit of the rainforest from an aerial view and had heard so much about it from others. This took us above the rainforest canopy, giving us a bird's-eye view of the forest below. In a way, it was disappointing, as ... can't really see a lot of the forest below, as it was pretty much the same treetops, etc. We thought there would be more. After about 10 minutes, it's a repeat. The best part was Barron Falls
Lush green paradise
Dholakia2014,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very interesting rain forest visit.. we missed the train ride as it wasn't in our itinerary but sky rail was fantastic.. we got great view from that and enjoyed the beauty of the nature
Excellent day out.
George P,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent experience. We found Kuranda a lovely town. Lots of shops and eats. Skyrail offered great views and the the scenic railway was also educational and riding on the old Brisbane train was fun.
Bird's eye view
Uponthemountain,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I loved flying over the rainforest like a bird. The app provides interesting location-based information along the way, and cool AI visuals in the 3 stations.
Untimely cancellation
Nicole L,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
I booked for a Friday. On Saturday I had a reservation for a boat trip. At 6:00 a.m. on Friday, they canceled. On Sunday I flew to Sydney. I'm never gonna make that trip. Very very disappointed 😞 😞 😞
Great Experience
Ian T,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Have been to Kuranda a couple of times by train and thoroughly enjoyed it both up and back but hadn’t experienced the Skyrail. Decided to try up and back and was truly impressed by the efficiency of the process and particularly the staff. They were all very friendly and helpful with any queries. The operation ran smoothly and noted a lot of overseas visitors and was proud to see an Australian Tourist Venue operating at a very high standard. Well done!
Not the greatest trip when it’s hot.
Steven N,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The Skyrail had beautiful views. The train was awful. The train cars have no fans and on a hot day with high humidity were very uncomfortable. Everyone in our car couldn’t wait to get off as soon as possible. The village at the end was a pure tourist trap. Would not go back.