SKYWIRE Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

The Skywire is one of the Worlds longest Flying Fox experiences! - your trip starts from our Base area, onboarding a mini-bus journey up through the Native Forest to the launch platform of the Skywire. Your guides will entertain you on the trip up with facts and stories of the forest, points of interest and surrounding areas. The Skywire ride takes up to 4 people at a time and can reach a speeds of up to 100km/hr. The ride takes you both on a forward facing and backwards journey, with 800 metres of gravity assisted freewheeling in each direction - combined with 700 metres of a scenic journey in each direction, finishing back at the start after nearly 12 minutes of thrilling adventure!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Spectators are welcome to journey to the launch platform at an extra cost

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Free, unlimited parking during opening hours

Your mini-bus expereince to the launch platform is aboard one of our 4X4 vans equipped with air-conditioning and professional drivers

Food and drinks

Lunch

What To Expect

On arrival to Cable Bay Adventure Park you'll want to check in at our booking office at least 10minutes prior to your departure time. If you're early, don't worry - you can grab a coffee or a bite to eat at our onsite, licensed, Base Cafe. We're open daily from 9am with our first departure for the day leaving at 10am and our last trip for the day departing at 3:00pm. Allow 1-1.5 hours round trip from the Base area for your experience. Participants must be 1.2 metres tall, child rates apply for children aged 15years and under, we also offer family rates for 2 Adults & 2 Children The Skywire launch platform is set at 300 metres above the Base cafe. Included in your experience is a commentated, 4km mini-bus journey up through the native forest to the launch platform. The Skywire ride takes up to 4 people at a time, seated side by side, strapped into individual racing car style seats with 5 point harnesses and takes approximately 12 minutes to complete the return journey! The Skywire is weather dependent - we can't operate in heavy rain or high winds. Bookings are highly recommended especially in the busy summer season.

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SKYWIRE Experience

Reviews

4.73

176 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

142

Speed buzz with a spectacular view
Sue M,
Mar 10, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It was very professional and felt 100% safe, It was a fun ride there and back. Views out amazing especially on our sunny day. Recommend you wear warmer clothing due to speed travelled. Staff super friendly, cafe great it was fun
Great fun enjoyed the...
Cheryl B,
Feb 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Great fun enjoyed the ride and the guide was really lovely. Only negative long drive up and down for a relatively short ride.
Great fun!
Emma B,
Jan 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A thrilling experience! Informative guide during the van drive to the summit. Be prepared to go forwards and backwards!!!
Sky ride
Maria B,
Jan 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very safety conscious, great staff too. Loved the ride! It was exhilarating ride and lasted a long time which made it worth the money.
Awesome
Marlene B,
Dec 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Really great staff. Awesome experience. Skilled driving up the narrow track. Fletcher was funny and helpful. And Taylor your driving was very skilled we felt completely at ease.