Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns
Overview
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7 hours
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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‘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)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
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.
Options
Rail/Sky
Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, free time in Kuranda, return on Skyrail (approx. 8.5 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
Sky/Rail
Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail, free time in Kuranda, return on the Scenic Railway (approx. 10 hours)
Pickup included
Reviews
215 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do in Cairns
Hannah I,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was amazing. Having done it before 25 yrs ago I was back with family this time and just as good. The views are amazing. The train back is very relaxing too. Kuranda has so many little shops and restaurants and things like BirdWorld which is a definite must if you’re a bird lover.
Prompt and efficient. Great day out
Karen S,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good day out worth the money spent . If U r travelling solo it's a breeze and you don't feel isolated. Plenty of others travelling solo
Views you can only imagine.
Amanda N,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00The day was perfect from pick up to drop off. Driver had some great knowledge of the area we were driving through as well as what to expect on our tour. Skyrail is such a great experience and the views stunning. Kuranda itself was a cute town and worth a wander through with all it has to offer. The Scenic rail ride down was just as spectacular with being told how it came to be just amazing. Thank you.
Skyrail
Susan C,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00The train ride back is long. Skip it and take the Skyrail back down. Loved the Skyrail. The town is touristy but we enjoyed BirdWorld. The butterflies were a bit underwhelming. Because we were there at “winter” the shops close down at 3:00. Plan accordingly
Great views easy day!!
Renee P,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was a great way to spend the day! The views are stunning!! Very easy to navigate the stops. Of you would like to spend more time shopping, be aware that stopping along the way does cut into time in Kuranda. The town was full of great shops!! We visited the bird and butterfly sanctuary…which were both really neat. So much to do, I wish we had more time to spend in town. The train ride was a nice was to relax after walking all day.
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