Cairns, Australia Skyrail, Kuranda & Cairns Excursion

Skyrail, Kuranda & Cairns

DETAILS

5
hrs Estimate Duration
Family Recommended

OVERVIEW

Ride a gondola over Australia’s World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest canopy and explore a delightful mountain village nestled in the heart of all that green. It’s a short drive by coach to the starting station of the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, a chain of see-through gondolas that glides over untamed Queensland terrain for nearly 5 miles – traveling just a few feet over the treetops. The immersive Skyrail journey provides an intimate sensory experience, where you can see, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest – one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse environments on earth. The cableway has two mid-stations where you can step off on the forest floor to learn more what you’re seeing. Walkways at Barron Falls station lead to lookouts offering breathtaking views of Barron Gorge and its thundering cascades; a state-of-the-art Rainforest Interpretation Center is here as well. Your Skyrail journey ends in Kuranda, where you’ll enjoy a brief overview drive of the town, then have time to take in its delightful color independently. Established during Queensland’s 1800s heydays of logging and mining, this was an outpost where you could stock up on goods and enjoy some culture and sophistication. It still is today.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience a thrilling treetop-level glide over miles of World Heritage rainforest on Skyrail Cableway.
• Be immersed in the sights, smells and wonders of one of the earth’s most vibrantly alive environments.
• Take time at two mid-stations to walk the forest floor and discover dramatic Barron Gorge lookouts.
• Disembark in Kuranda, a historic township with a distinctly artsy vibe, nestled in the heart of the forest.
• Explore this colorful village at your leisure, browsing its markets, cafés, galleries and shops where opals and aboriginal crafts are among the offerings.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, insect repellant, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.

Need to Know:

Note:This tour includes approximately 90 minutes of walking and standing, at times over uneven natural surfaces. There are some steps to negotiate, and guests must step up to board Skyrail. This tour is not available to wheelchair guests and those with mobility concerns are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of stamina before participating. The Skyrail seats 6 guests per gondola, and a slight delay during loading and unloading is normal. The order of sights visited may vary and the itinerary may be reversed. This tour does not operate with a separate guide, but rather with a driver/guide.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Adventure

Activity Level:

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Easy
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Moderate
3

Challenging

Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.

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Skyrail, Kuranda & Cairns