Frequently Asked Questions
Tours & Prices
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
FAMILY
ADULTCHILD
(2 x AD, 2 x CH)
One Way Skyrail Experience: $
Return Transfers: ex Cairns & Beaches Return Transfers: ex Port Douglas †
What is included in my Skyrail Experience?
•A 7.5km cableway journey through World Heritage
Rainforest.
• Rainforest boardwalks, with interpretive signage.
• Guided Ranger tours at Red Peak Station.
• Entry to the Rainforest Interpretation Centre at
Barron Falls Station.
• Lookouts and historical displays at Barron Falls
Station.
• Trip Guides: available in 11 languages.
Where is Skyrail located?
Skyrail is in the World Heritage Rainforests,
a convenient 15 minute drive from Cairns city or
50 minutes south of Port Douglas.
What are Skyrail’s hours of operation?
Skyrail is open every day except Christmas Day
and during planned preventative maintenance
(for more information visit www.skyrail.com.au Special Notices). Skyrail’s hours of operation are
9.00am to 5.15pm; bookings are taken in 15 minute
intervals from 9.00am until 2.45pm for a return
journey, or 3.30pm for a one-way journey.
How often do gondolas leave the station?
Gondolas leave the station continuously; bookings
are taken in 15 minute intervals (please see above
point for timings).
How long does a Skyrail Experience take?
Allow up to 11/2 hours to complete a one-way
experience; this includes spending 20 minutes at
each of our two mid-stations. For a return experience
allow 21/2 hours plus time to spend in Kuranda.
Do I need to make a booking?
Yes, we strongly recommend advance bookings.
During peak periods, passengers without bookings
may be delayed in boarding.
How do I book Skyrail?
Skyrail can be booked at any Accommodation
or Tour Desk. Alternatively, Skyrail operates a
24 hour booking service, which can be accessed on
telephone [4038 5555], fax [4038 1888] or on-line at
www.skyrail.com.au
How do I get to Skyrail?
Skyrail operates a coach transfer service from
most accommodation houses in Cairns, Beaches
(excluding Yorkeys Knob, Holloways and
Machans Beaches) and Port Douglas areas.
Bookings for this service are essential. If you
have a vehicle you can drive yourself to Skyrail or
Freshwater Railway Station (Skyrail and Scenic
Railway package).
Please Note: Self-drive Skyrail and Scenic Railway package:
Skyrail is only able to sell tickets for travel from Freshwater
Railway Station and NOT Cairns Central Train Station.
Freshwater Railway Station is approximately 7km from
Skyrail’s Caravonica Terminal. Skyrail offers coach transfers
between the two locations (a transfer fee applies).
How many people does a gondola carry?
Each gondola seats up to 6 people (including infants).
What should I bring on the cableway?
Daypacks and fold-up baby strollers can be taken on
the cableway. Luggage is not able to be carried on the
cableway or coach transfer service.
Are there any environmental restrictions when
travelling on the cableway?
Skyrail endorses sustainable practices for the
protection of the environment. For this reason,
smoking and the consumption of food and drink
is prohibited in the gondolas. However, you can
purchase food and drink at Skyrail’s gift shops at
Caravonica and Kuranda Terminals.
Can I bring a wheelchair on the cableway?
Yes, Skyrail’s gondola cabins can accommodate
most standard type wheelchairs. However, due to size
restrictions and loading requirements, some types
of wheelchairs can not be carried on the cableway.
Please note, wheelchairs can not be carried on
transfer service coaches. Please ask for more details
at time of booking.
Can children travel unaccompanied?
No. Children must be accompanied by an adult when
travelling in a gondola.
Souvenir Photos
Digital cameras are located
at Caravonica and Kuranda
Terminals and will take your
picture, in gondola, on arrival.
Available for sale from Skyrail’s
gift shops, these photos are
the perfect Skyrail Rainforest
Cableway souvenir.
Accreditations
PLATINUM CERTIFIED
2012
After a 10-year benchmarking and certification programme, Skyrail is the first in the
Pacific Region to obtain EarthCheck’s Certified Platinum rating and the only cableway in the
world to achieve this status. Skyrail is committed to continual improvement of sustainable
environmental performance.
Skyrail has achieved Advanced Ecotourism and Climate Action Innovator certifications.
These independent assessments recognise Skyrail as an innovative leader, committed
to environmental best practice and conservation and providing guests with the opportunity to
learn about the environment.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Skyrail is a product partner of the Planet Safe Partnership Program, recognising a high level of
commitment to environmental sustainability.
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The award winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is
conveniently located adjacent to Skyrail’s Caravonica Terminal.
Tjapukai provides visitors with a dynamic interpretation of 40,000
years of Aboriginal history, legends, dance, culture and traditions
presented by the descendants of the local Tjapukai people.
Rainforestation
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Kuranda Wildlife Experience
Skyrail and Tjapukai
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ADULTCHILD
(2 x AD, 2 x CH)
One Way Skyrail Experience,
One Way Kuranda Scenic Railway &
Entry to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park: One Way Transfer: Caravonica/Freshwater*(SELF DRIVE) One Way Transfer: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Port Douglas Skyrail and Rainforestation
The Kuranda Wildlife Experience combines three unique attractions,
the Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly
Sanctuary. Meet some of Australia’s most unique, beautiful and
rare animals.
One Way Skyrail Experience,
One Way Kuranda Scenic Railway &
Entry to Kuranda Wildlife Experience: One Way Transfer: Caravonica/Freshwater*(SELF DRIVE) One Way Transfer: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Port Douglas Djabugay Aboriginal Guided Tours
Skyrail and Aboriginal Guided Tour
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Cnr Captain Cook Highway &
Cairns Western Arterial Road
PO Box 888 Smithfield Qld 4878
CAIRNS AUSTRALIA
330.50
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388.00
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440.50
T: +61 7 4038 5555
F: +61 7 4038 1888
E: [email protected]
FAMILY
One Way Skyrail Experience,
One Way Kuranda Scenic Railway
& Entry to Rainforestation: One Way Transfer: Caravonica/Freshwater*(SELF DRIVE) One Way Transfer: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Port Douglas Skyrail and Wildlife Experience
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Skyrail is open every day except Christmas Day and during planned preventative
maintenance (for more information visit www.skyrail.com.au - Special Notices). Hours of
operation are 9.00am to 5.15pm. Bookings are taken in 15 minute intervals from 9.00am
to 2.45pm for a return experience, or 9.00am to 3.30pm for a one-way experience.
ADULTCHILD (2 x AD, 2 x CH)
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ADULTCHILD
(2 x AD, 2 x CH)
Return Skyrail Experience &
Entry to Kuranda Wildlife Experience: Return Transfers: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Port Douglas The Djabugay Aboriginal Guided Tour at Barron Falls provides a
fascinating insight into the Aboriginal history, language, culture,
stories and traditions of the indigenous rainforest people through a
personalised, small group [maximum 10 guests], 40 minute guided
walking tour through the rainforest. Walk in the footsteps of the
Djabugay people on our natural rainforest trails.∆
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Upgrade your Kuranda Scenic Railway experience with Gold Class. Tailored to provide a more luxurious and personalised
experience, the Gold Class upgrade is $48 per person or $192 per family and is available on the 9.55am and 3.30pm services
only on all packages which include Kuranda Scenic Railway. Ask for more information: bookings are highly recommended.
Return Skyrail Experience &
Entry to Rainforestation: Return Transfers: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Port Douglas Rainforestation, a short drive from Kuranda, provides an interesting
array of activities to complement your Skyrail experience. Cruise
the forest waterways in a World War II amphibious army duck, see
the koalas, meet the native inhabitants at the Wildlife Park and
watch the Pamagirri cultural dance performance.
94.00 115.00 FAMILY
ADULTCHILD
(2 x AD, 2 x CH)
Return Skyrail Experience &
Entry to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park: Return Transfers: ex Cairns & Beaches†
Return Transfers: ex Port Douglas T-QUAL Accreditation is the Australian Government’s partnership with quality tourism
accreditation, rating and certification programs. It has been introduced to elevate and standardise
quality across the industry to ensure the sustainability of Australia’s tourism.
Skyrail was the first tourist attraction in Australia to be awarded the international environmental
management certification ISO 14001 reinforcing Skyrail’s commitment to world’s best
environmental practices.
Skyrail and Scenic Railway
71.00 $ 35.50 $177.50
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One Way Skyrail Experience &
One Way Kuranda Scenic Railway:
One Way Transfer: Caravonica/Freshwater*(SELF DRIVE) One Way Transfer: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Port Douglas Combine your journey with Kuranda Scenic Railway. Built over 120
years ago, this historic train winds its way through the mountains
between Cairns and Kuranda.
47.00 $ 23.50 $117.50
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Return Skyrail Experience: How to get to Skyrail
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www.skyrail.com.au
PHONE (07) 4038 5555
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ADULTCHILD
(2 x AD, 2 x CH)
One-way Skyrail Experience &
Djabugay Aboriginal Guided Tour: Return Skyrail Experience &
Djabugay Aboriginal Guided Tour: Return Transfers: ex Cairns & Beaches†
Return Transfers: ex Port Douglas One Way Skyrail Experience, One Way Kuranda
Scenic Railway & Djabugay Aboriginal Guided Tour: One Way Transfer: Caravonica/Freshwater*(SELF DRIVE) One Way Transfer: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Cairns & Beaches† Return Transfers: ex Port Douglas BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED
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You can also book at Travel Agents, Tour Desks, Hotels, Motels & Caravan Parks.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Prices: All prices are inclusive of GST. Prices are subject to change without notice. Fares: Child 4-14 years inclusive.
Family: 2 Adults and 2 Children. Children must be accompanied by an adult while travelling on the cableway.
*Railway Packages: Skyrail is only able to sell tickets for travel from Freshwater Railway Station and NOT Cairns
Central Train Station.
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Beach Transfers: From most beaches, excluding Holloways, Machans and Yorkeys Knob.
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Djabugay Aboriginal Guided Tours: Appropriate, flat soled, enclosed footwear is essential. Rainforest trails are not
suitable for guests with mobility issues or wheelchairs.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Skyrail reserves the right to alter prices, schedules or other published
details without notice. 2. Skyrail is not a common carrier and reserves the right to refuse to carry any
person or property or to cancel any service for any reason. If this happens Skyrail will refund the price
of the ticket which will be in full satisfaction of any claim by the purchaser or passenger. 3. Skyrail
does not operate the coach transfer service and is not liable for the coach operators acts or omissions
whether negligent or otherwise. 4. Price valid from 01 April 2013 to 31 March 2014. 5. Transfers to and
from Cairns, Beaches and Port Douglas accommodation houses and between Skyrail and train station
are subject to availability. Skyrail Pty Ltd ABN 82 010 880 458. All prices inclusive of GST.
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The Skyrail Experience
At the terminals and stations
An unforgettable
rainforest experience
that’s different every day!
Skyrail’s Caravonica Terminal is 15 minutes north of Cairns city and 50
minutes south of Port Douglas. Features include reservations, retail, the
Canopy Cafe and entry/exit to the rainforest cableway. Coach transfers
are available from most locations; please ask when booking.
iscover one of Queensland’s most picturesque national parks on
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Skyrail. Traverse rugged coastal mountains with steep ravines, tumbling
waterfalls and World Heritage Rainforest.
Enjoy stunning, panoramic views from the comfort of a six-person
gondola cabin, as you glide just metres above the rainforest canopy on
this amazing 7.5km journey.
he Wet Tropics Rainforests exist in a dynamic
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environment, shaped by seasonal weather patterns.
Skyrail operates in all weather, rain or shine, and
is always ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Rainforest
Experience’.
Lush rainforest surroundings at Red Peak Station invite you to take
a closer look at the diverse array of plant species, including the
towering 400 year-old Kauri Pine.
xplore the forest floor on Skyrail’s 175 metre rainforest boardwalk,
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which meanders through the tropical undergrowth taking you
past majestic buttress roots, beautiful tree ferns and climbing wait-awhile palms.
e enthralled during an interpretive boardwalk tour as Skyrail’s
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Rangers share their environmental and cultural knowledge of the area.
Guided tours are held regularly throughout the day.
ainforest displays, touch tables and interpretive
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signage complete your visit to Red Peak Station,
providing an insight into the rainforest’s diverse
array of flora and fauna.
Barron Falls is the most visited place in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
A mighty 260 metres (853 feet) tall, the majestic Barron Falls can be enjoyed
from three lookouts along easy access rainforest walks. Here you will marvel
at the spectacular views and beauty of the Barron Gorge and Falls.
Discover the fascinating history and evolution of the Wet Tropics World
Heritage area with a fun learning experience at the interactive Rainforest
Interpretation Centre. Touch-screen computers, videos and pictorials will
help you to unravel some of the mysteries of this complex ecosystem, while
enhancing your enjoyment of the rainforest.
tep back through time with a visit to Skyrail’s fascinating historical displays
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and cultural signage.
njoy a 40 minute walk in the rainforest along a natural
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trail with Djabugay Aboriginal Guided Walking Tours and
gain a fascinating insight into the Aboriginal history, culture,
stories and traditions of the indigenous rainforest people.
Skyrail’s Kuranda Terminal stocks a unique range of gifts and rainforest
souvenirs. Just a short walk from the village of Kuranda, this terminal is
adjacent to the Kuranda Railway Station.
uranda, the ‘Village in the Rainforest’, boasts numerous attractions
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including a butterfly sanctuary, bird aviary, koala park, art galleries,
cafes, restaurants and the famous art and craft markets, which are open
7 days a week.
ainforest walking tracks can take you from Coondoo Street in Kuranda, on
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a gentle 3km circuit through the Jumrum Creek Conservation Park, along the
banks of the Barron River and back to the Kuranda Railway Station.
e recommend you allow 11/2 hours for a one-way Skyrail
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experience and 21/2 hours for a return journey. Please note,
these times refer specifically to your Skyrail experience;
please allow additional time for a visit to Kuranda.
Australia’s Tropical Rainforests provide a dynamic environment,
influenced by season, weather and time of day. These conditions govern
the behaviour of the rainforest’s plants, birds and animals ensuring
that every visit to the rainforest will be different.
Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
The Wet Tropics World Heritage area, also known
as the Daintree, is the oldest continually surviving
Tropical Rainforest region on earth. Dating back
more than 100 million years, they are internationally
recognised as one of the most ecologically
fascinating natural areas in the world.
Occupying 900,000 hectares, the Wet Tropics
account for approximately 0.26% of Australia’s total
land mass. Despite their relatively small size, they
are home to an amazing diversity of life, including
65% of Australia’s fern species, 30% of its orchid
species, 60% of its butterfly species and 50% of
its bird species.
World Heritage Protected
The Wet Tropics Rainforests were World Heritage
listed in 1988. The list recognises and encourages
the preservation of areas considered to be of cultural
or natural value to humanity, ensuring they are
preserved for future generations.
Australian Tropical Rainforests satisfy all four
criteria for World Heritage status: 1. Represents
a major stage of the earth’s evolutionary history;
2. Provides outstanding examples of ongoing
environmental processes; 3. Contains the highest
quality of natural occurrences, or areas of natural
beauty; 4. Contains the most important natural
areas for the conservation of the variety of life.
The Skyrail Rainforest Foundation raises and distributes funds to support
Tropical Rainforest research and education projects. Skyrail donates a
percentage from each sale of merchandise in its retail stores to the Foundation;
these funds assist the Foundation with its rainforest research and education
charter. You can help - become a Skyrail Rainforest Foundation member or
make a donation. Visit the website for more information.
www.skyrailfoundation.org
Barron Gorge National Park
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway operates in the Barron
Gorge National Park, which incorporates 2,820
hectares of Tropical Rainforest. Established in
1940, the Barron Gorge National Park is one
of several in the Wet Tropics World Heritage area,
and with its rugged, coastal mountains, steep
ravines, the mighty Barron Falls, rich wildlife
and Tropical Rainforest, it is considered to be the
most picturesque.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is the most scenic
and environmentally sensitive way to visit the
Wet Tropics World Heritage area.