Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

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Kuranda Scenic Railway — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 80 people
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Down Under Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Kuranda Scenic Railway
Included: Cairns pickup and drop off
Included: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Included: Rainforestation Nature Park with Lunch (if option selected)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Birdworld, Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)

Itinerary

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

30 min Admission not included

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

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.
Rainforestation Nature Park

2 hours Admission not included

Choose the Rainforestation Package if you would like to visit this wonderful nature park. See Australian wildlife in their wildlife park, and take an amphibious Army Duck tour through the rainforest. PLEASE NOTE: NO free time in Kuranda if this option is selected
Kuranda Scenic Railway

1 h 30 min Admission included

Take a historic journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail, travelling through the rainforest and along the mountainside of Barron Gorge.
Kuranda Koala Gardens

30 min Admission not included

Visit this wonderful Wildlife park to see iconic Australia wildlife. Feed and pat the tame wallabies and kangaroos. Discover wombats, freshwater crocodiles, lizards, snakes and much more! Koala photos are also available.
Barron Gorge National Park

10 min

See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout, and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.
Birdworld Kuranda

30 min Admission not included

Immerse yourself in this wonderful free flying bird exhibit. See and enjoy the company of hundreds of rare and beautiful exotic and Australia native species in the lush tropically landscaped setting.
Down Under Tours - Day Tours

Passing by

Down Under Tours is Tropical North Queensland’s leading day tour operator with an extensive range of tour options to suit any taste. We love to share the beauty of Tropical North Queensland and the ancient rainforest with our passengers.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield, Bus Zone at the front of Skyrail Terminal

End point

6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield, Bus Zone at the front of Skyrail Terminal

Pickup points

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Gilligan's Hotel & Resort
Palm Royale Cairns
Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apartments
Motel Nomad
Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut
Edge Apartments
Cairns Reef Apartment & Motel
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Grosvenor in Cairns

and 10 more pickup points

Pickup is available from selected Cairns locations - please contact the operator after booking to confirm your pickup location and time.

Using your ticket

Confirm pickup location and time with operator after booking. Your driver will provide your Kuranda Boarding Pass upon pickup for your tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Sky/Rail

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

Pickup included
Rail/Sky

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

Pickup included
Coach Tour & Scenic Rail

Coach Tour & Scenic Rail: Skyrail is closed on this date. Skyrail Upgrade Closure period 20 July - 18 August 2026

FREE Kuranda Wildlife Park: Includes BONUS entry voucher to either Birdworld OR Koala Gardens!

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
Scenic Rail & Coach Tour

Scenic Rail & Coach Tour: Operates on dates Skyrail is closed for planned works from 20 Jul to 25 Oct 2026.

FREE Kuranda Wildlife Park : Includes BONUS entry voucher to either Birdworld OR Koala Gardens!

Pickup included