Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Cable car Cairns, Queensland, Australia

What to expect

The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a 7.5-kilometre scenic tourist cableway that runs above the Barron Gorge National Park, in the Wet Tropics of Queensland’s World Heritage Area. It journeys through the Wet Tropics Rainforest, home to the world's oldest tropical rainforest, older than the Amazon Rainforest. The cableway includes six-person gondola cabins that glide metres above the treetops, offering a unique perspective of the ancient landscape. Visitors can explore the rainforest close up at two rainforest stations, Red Peak and Barron Falls, which feature boardwalks, education about the World Heritage area, and complimentary ranger guided tours. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a great place for families to visit and learn about the ancient tropical rainforest together

Plan your family visit to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took the Skyrail back down the mountain and enjoyed the views of the rainforest

Highlights: The kids loved the views and the parents enjoyed the comfortable ride ✨

Cairns With Kids (2022 in Cairns)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with the kids, it's in two sections

Highlights: The kids loved the rainforest cableway, especially the rainforest tour on boardwalks with a ranger. We enjoyed the views of the falls and the overall experience ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway up to Kuranda, enjoying the scenic views of the rainforest

Highlights: The kids loved riding in the cable cars and seeing the rainforest from above. We also enjoyed the guided walks and the Barron Falls stop ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the gondola up to the top of the rainforest and took in the amazing views. We also walked along the boardwalks and saw a few different rainforest creatures

Highlights: The kids loved the ride and the views. We all appreciated the chance to experience the rainforest from a different perspective ✨