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Self-Drive Kuranda Experience: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway & Scenic Rail

Make the most of the Australian rainforest with this scenic experience

★ 4.0 · 3 ratings3 hrs

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A train navigates a curved track through a lush, green mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky.

A green cable car travels over dense forest, with a clear blue sky and distant mountains in the background.

A red and cream train passes through a lush, mountainous area with a large waterfall in the background.

Three people on a wooden walkway through a lush forest. One points out something of interest to the other two.

A green cable car with passengers travels over a lush forest with mountains and a coastline in the background.

Duration3 hrs

LocationCairns

The experience

Make the most of the Australian rainforest with this scenic experience

During this day of exploration the sights simply don't stop! After you've driven yourself to the Skyrail Smithfield Terminal, you'll enjoy much more unique ways to enjoy the exotic views ahead.

First up, float over the Barron Gorge National Park on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda. After you arrive in the town you can explore its attractions – including the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and the Rainforestation Nature Park.

Before you head home, you'll take a ride on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, one of Australia's most unique rail journeys! After you've chugged your way past waterfalls to Freshwater Station, a shuttle will return you to your car.

What’s included

Kuranda boarding pass
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway one-way ticket
Kuranda Scenic Railway one-way ticket
Transfer from Freshwater Station to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal
Booklets available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese

Not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch

Where to go

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Australia/Brisbane

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will be closed from 20th July – 25 October 2026 for renovation work. Skyrail service from Smithfield to Barron Falls Station will be closed

A new temporary tour itinerary and operations are offered during this closure period

Good to know

Please keep in mind you need to arrive 15 minutes before Skyrail departure time

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs at 12:00 & Scenic Rail Standard Class departs at 15:30

How to use

Before your trip, the operator will contact you to reconfirm your tour and provide your electronic Kuranda Trip Guide

This guide includes your Skyrail, Scenic Rail, and coach transfer tickets, along with your itinerary, discounts, and useful information to help you make the most of your day

At Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal, use the Skyrail tickets in your electronic Kuranda Trip Guide to board the cableway at 12:00 PM and begin your tour

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