Skyrail over the Rainforest
Top down view: The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway offers some spectacular views of the rainforest.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is one of the region's best known tourist attractions.
The calbecars wind over 7.5 kilometres of pristine World Heritage listed rainforest between Smithfield and Kuranda.
Gliding just metres above the rainforest canopy in comfortable six-person gondola cabins, the Skyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you’ll see, hear, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment.
Visible from the cars it the magnificent Barron River Gorge, complete with massive waterfalls.
Voted Australia’s Best Major Tourist Attraction, the multi-award winning Skyrail is recognised not only as a premier tourist experience, but as a world leader in eco-tourism.
Skyrail can be enjoyed as complete day tour adventure or combined as a package with a number of Cairns’ other leading tourist attractions.
Skyrail’s Kuranda Terminal is located a short walk from the famous village of Kuranda where you’ll be able to enjoy the local attractions and shopping.
Kuranda features the bird and butterfly sanctuaries, Cairns Venon Zoo and Cairns Wildlife Safari Park.
There are also 2 massive markets, which feature locally produced arts, crafts and souvenirs in a rainforest outdoor setting.
Packages are available which inclue a trip up the range on the Skyrail and back down on the Kuranda Scenic Railway- a perfect way to see the most of this wonderful Far North Queensland destination.
For more information about Kuranda, or other tourist attractions in the area, please follow the links below:
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