Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns
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Skyrail is a unique rainforest experience, taking you on an unforgettable journey through Australia’s World Heritage protected Tropical Rainforests.
Spanning 7.5km, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway traverses the McAlister Range, through the picturesque Barron Gorge National Park, taking guests on an amazing journey between its Caravonica and Kuranda Terminals.
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Guests glide just metres above the rainforest canopy in Skyrail’s comfortable six-person gondola cabins, which provide spectacular and uninterrupted views of the rainforest, tropical Cairns, the Coral Sea and the lush Cairns Highlands.
At Skyrail’s Red Peak Station, qualified Rangers provide regular, guided boardwalk tours sharing their environmental and cultural knowledge and answering visitor questions.
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Take a stroll amongst the rare and unique rainforest species that surround the boardwalk, including the towering 400 year-old Kauri Pine, majestic Tree Ferns and climbing Wait-a-while palms.
Meanwhile, rainforest pathways at Barron Falls Station lead to three lookouts of the spectacular Barron Gorge and Falls, one of the most popular sites in Australia’s World Heritage protected Tropical Rainforests. |
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While you are at Skyrail’s Barron Falls Station, make sure you visit the interactive Rainforest Interpretation Centre, which was developed in conjunction with CSIRO, Australia’s national scientific organisation.
The Rainforest Interpretation Centre houses interactive touch screen computers and audio-visual presentations, providing a fun and informative learning experience for people of all ages.
Voted Australia’s Best Major Tourist Attraction, Skyrail is recognised as a world leader in eco-tourism providing you with a truly unique rainforest experience available no where else in the world. |
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Skyrail is the World’s Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience
Location:
Just 15 minutes from Cairns and 50 minutes from Port Douglas.
Operating hours:
Daily except Christmas Day from 0815 to 1715
Our recommendations:
One way Skyrail Experiece: 90 minutes
Return journey: 2 ½ hours
Bookings are highly recommended. | |
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns
Corner Kamerunga Road & Cook Highway
Smithfield, Queensland, 4878, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4038 1555
Fax:+61 7 4038 1888
www.skyrail.com.au |