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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

Activity Duration (7 hours)
Extreme
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns
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Experience the thrill of the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway on a day trip from Cairns.

What you'll do

Take a day trip from Cairns to Kuranda on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and return via the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Alternatively, make the one-way journey by railway and return by skyrail. Enjoy a tranquil ride as you soar above the rainforest canopy, with views from Cairns all the way to the Great Barrier Reef. Spend free time in Kuranda Village. If you wish, upgrade your transport with admission to the Rainforestation Nature Park — the latter option with or without lunch.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsPickup is available from selected Cairns locations - please contact the operator after booking to confirm your pickup location and time.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Cairns Railway Station, 142 Bunda St, Cairns City QLD 4870, AustraliaCairns Night Markets, 54-60 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, AustraliaHarley Magic, 385 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Rainforestation Nature Park with Lunch (if option selected)
  • Cairns pickup and drop off
  • Entry/Admission - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Entry/Admission - Kuranda Scenic Railway

What is not included?

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Birdworld, Koala Gardens & Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)
  • Entry/Admission - Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
  • Entry/Admission - Rainforestation Nature Park
  • Entry/Admission - Kuranda Koala Gardens
  • Entry/Admission - Birdworld Kuranda

Additional Information

  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers

Meet your host

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Eland Urban Adventures
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Cairns Mountain Bike Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns in Cairns, Australia. This mountain bike tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
1

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.

2

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.

3

Rainforestation Nature Park

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Rainforestation Nature Park

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

4

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Kuranda Scenic Railway

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

5

Kuranda Koala Gardens

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Kuranda Koala Gardens

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.

6

Barron Gorge National Park

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Barron Gorge National Park

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.

7

Birdworld Kuranda

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Birdworld Kuranda

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.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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