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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery and unlock the secrets of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Enjoy a unique perspective of Australia’s World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest as you glide above the ancient canopy before descending to explore Red Peak/Guriguri Bunda: and Barron Falls/Dindin. Discover its stories on a Ranger Guided Tour, at the Rainforest Discovery Zone and from The Edge Lookout. This 90 minute experience is accessible for people of all ages and abilities and is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Cairns or 50 minutes from Port Douglas. Connect with ‘The World’s Oldest Rainforest Story’ in the Skyrail Audio Guide App, a collaboration with Buda-dji and the Djabugay people.

07 4038 5555
reservations@skyrail.com.au
skyrail.com.au
6 Skyrail Dr, Smithfield QLD 4878
A green cable car travels above dense tropical forest with three people inside, under a clear blue sky.
A cable car moves over dense rainforest toward a large waterfall, with lush green trees and blue sky in the background.
Two people stand on a wooden viewing platform overlooking a large waterfall surrounded by dense green forest.
A woman stands next to a man in a wheelchair on a wooden path through a lush forest, both looking up at the trees.
A group of people, including children and adults, stand on a wooden walkway in a lush forest as a guide points toward something in the trees.

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