Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a 7.5-kilometre scenic cableway in Tropical North Queensland, connecting Smithfield near Cairns with the village of Kuranda in the Mareeba Shire. Traversing the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest and Barron Gorge National Park, it offers aerial views of dense canopy and Barron Falls. Opened in 1995, it features two mid-stations with boardwalks and interpretive displays, providing an accessible way to experience ancient rainforest.

Visitors ride in six-person gondolas, including Diamond View glass-floor gondolas, gliding above the rainforest canopy between Smithfield and Kuranda. The journey includes two stops: Red Peak Station with a 175-metre boardwalk through ancient rainforest and guided ranger tours, and Barron Falls Station with lookouts over Barron Gorge and Barron Falls, interpretive displays and rainforest boardwalks. Expect panoramic canopy views, gorge scenery, educational exhibits and opportunities for photography.