Tour Specials!
* Full day and half Day options
* Choice of Glass Bottom OR Snorkel Equipment
* Flexible departures
* FREE family fun options available
Hotel transfers at extra cost
Skyrail Cableway - Palm Cove
Skyrail Cableway

- Six person gondola cabin
- Multi Award Winning
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Skyrail is the World’s Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience…
The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5kms over pristine rainforest, allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth.
Gliding just metres above the rainforest canopy in comfortable 6 person gondola cabins, the Skyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you’ll see, hear, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment.
Your Skyrail experience will commence or conclude at either the Caravonica or Kuranda, depending on your direction of travel.
Caravonica Terminal: Skyrail’s Caravonica Terminal is located just 15 minutes from Cairns and 50 minutes from Port Douglas and provides a convenient embarkation or disembarkation point and are conveniently serviced by regular coach transfer pick-ups. Self-drive passengers will also find Skyrail's location easily accessible.
Red Peak Station: Your gondola will descend through the canopy layers and take you deep in the forest. Complimentary guided boardwalk tours are available throughout the day.
Barron Falls Station: On approach to Barron Falls Station you will enjoy spectacular views of the Barron Gorge, a deep chasm lined with dense rainforest vegetation and a state-of-the-art Rainforest Interpretation Centre.
Kuranda: From Barron Falls, your Skyrail experience continues through the mountains before gliding over the mighty Barron River and arriving at Skyrail’s Kuranda Terminal. Skyrail’s Kuranda Terminal is located a short walk from the famous
Hours of Operation: Skyrail operates daily from 8:45am to 5.15pm with the last departure scheduled for 3.45pm and is open every day of the year except is closed Christmas Day.
A one-way Skyrail Experience will take approximately 90 minutes to complete and for a return experience you should allow 2½ hours.
You can spend as much time at you like at Skyrail’s rainforest mid-stations enjoying the facilities and rainforest atmosphere.
Plan to spend approximately 20-30 minutes.
Skyrail's Canopy Cafe and retail shop located at the Caravonica Terminal is open from 8.00am.
There is a selection of tropical yogurts, fruit smoothies, savoury breakfast jaffles, croissants, sandwiches, open grill foccacias, gourmet meat patties, quiche, salad, pies, pastries, sausage rolls, spinach and feta rolls, cakes and slices, premium teas and coffees, milkshakes and fruit slushies.
Child Rate: Children are aged 4-14 years inclusive.
Packages: Skyrail can be enjoyed as complete day tour adventure or combined as a package with a number of
Why not complement Skyrail, the World’s Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience with one of the following packages:-
Kuranda Scenic Railway:
The famous Kuranda Scenic Railway was built over 100 years ago and winds its way through the tropical mountain ranges between Cairns and Kuranda. The Train departs Cairns Railway at 8:30am or 9:30am and Freshwater 8:45am or 9:45am and departs from Kuranda at 2pm or 3:30pm. Allow 1.5 hours for this journey.
Train Gold Class:
For an additional charge, upgrade the Kuranda Scenic Railway (KSR) leg of your journey to KSR Gold Class -
KSR Gold Class provides a premium experience for passengers wanting that extra comfort and a little bit of luxury for a most memorable experience. KSR Gold Class includes a dedicated host service, individual seating in lounge style chairs, in ambient historical décor carriages. Advance bookings are essential.
Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class includes:
* Gold Class Attendant
* Individual seating, movable tub style chairs, Club lounge seating - seats assigned at time of ticketing
* Beverage selection - coffee, tea, orange juice, soft drink, sparkling Australian wine, beer, wine and mocktails
* Selection of fresh appetisers - Morning service: savoury croissants, mini muffins and danishes as well as warm spinach and feta rolls/ Afternoon service: locally grown macadamia nuts, selection of Australian cheeses, antipasto, crackers and dried fruits
* KSR Gold Class souvenir pack including pewter KSR pin, pen and postcard & refresher towel
(If guests write their postcards during the journey KSR will post the card free of charge for them)
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park:
A cultural experience, located within walking distance of Skyrail’s Caravonica terminal. Tjapukai combines dance, history and legends to create a dynamic interpretation of 40,000 years of culture. Tjapukai is open 9am-5pm daily and allow 2 hours here.
Rainforestation:
Located a short drive from Kuranda, Rainforestation will take you on a cruise through forest waterways on a World War II amphibious army duck, let you meet some of Australia’s favourite animals and enjoy traditional performances by the Pamagirri dance troupe.
Kuranda Wildlife Experience:
The Kuranda Wildlife Experience includes entry to the Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Cuddle a koala, get close to a kangaroo, see and feed one of the world’s largest birds, the Cassowary, and be surrounded by the graceful motion of over 1,500 butterflies, all native to the rainforest region.
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| Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013 | ||||
| Skyrail | Adult | Child | Family | |
| One Way Skyrail, no transfers required | $45.00 | $22.50 | $112.50 | |
| Rtn Skyrail, no transfer | $68.00 | $34.00 | $170.00 | |
| Rtn Skyrail, transfer ex Cns & Beaches | $89.00 | $44.50 | $222.50 | |
| Rtn Skyrail, transfer ex Port Douglas | $111.00 | $55.50 | $277.50 | |
| Skyrail+Train+R'forestation, one way transfer from hotel | $155.50 | $77.75 | $388.75 | |
| Skyrail & Train | Adult | Child | Family | |
| Skyrail+Train, no transfers required | $93.00 | $46.50 | $232.50 | |
| Train+Skyrail, no transfer required | $93.00 | $46.50 | $232.50 | |
| Skyrail+Train, self drive(shuttle required back to car) | $101.50 | $50.75 | $253.75 | |
| Train+Skyrail, self drive(shuttle required back to car) | $101.50 | $50.75 | $253.75 | |
| Skyrail+Train+one way transfer Cairns hotel | $103.50 | $51.75 | $258.75 | |
| Skyrail+Train+Cns & Beaches hotel transfers | $114.00 | $57.00 | $285.00 | |
| Train+Skyrail+Cns & Beaches hotel transfers | $114.00 | $57.00 | $285.00 | |
| Skyrail+Train+Port Douglas hotel transfers | $136.00 | $68.00 | $340.00 | |
| Train+Skyrail+Port Douglas hotel transfer | $136.00 | $68.00 | $340.00 | |
| Skyrail+Train GoldClass+oneway transfer Cairns hotel | $150.50 | $98.75 | $446.75 | |
| Skyrail+Train Gold Class+Cns & Beaches hotel transfers | $161.00 | $104.00 | $473.00 | |
| Train Gold Class+Skyrail+Cns & Beaches hotel transfers | $161.00 | $104.00 | $473.00 | |
| Skyrail+Train Gold Class+Port Douglas hotel hotel transfers | $183.00 | $115.00 | $528.00 | |
| Train Gold Class+Skyrail+ Port Douglas hotel transfer | $183.00 | $115.00 | $528.00 | |
| Skyrail & Tjapukai | Adult | Child | Family | |
| Rtn Skyrail & Tjapukai, no transfer | $104.00 | $52.00 | $260.00 | |
| Rtn Skyrail & Tjapukai, transfer ex Cns & Beaches | $125.00 | $62.50 | $312.50 | |
| Skyrail-Train-Tjapukai, self drive | $137.50 | $68.75 | $343.75 | |
| Rtn Skyrail & Tjapukai, transfer ex Port Douglas | $147.00 | $73.50 | $367.50 | |
| Skyrail-Train-Tjapukai, transfer ex Cns & Beaches | $150.00 | $75.00 | $375.00 | |
| Skyrail-Train-Tjapukai, transfer ex Port Douglas | $172.00 | $86.00 | $430.00 | |
| Skyrail & Wildlife Experience | Adult | Child | Family | |
| Rtn Skyrail & Wildlife, no transfer | $112.00 | $56.00 | $280.00 | |
| Rtn Skyrail & Wildlife, transfer ex Cns & Beaches | $133.00 | $66.50 | $332.50 | |
| Skyrail-Train-Wildlife, self drive(shuttle required back to car) | $145.50 | $72.75 | $363.75 | |
| Rtn Skyrail & Wildlife, transfer ex Port Douglas | $155.00 | $77.50 | $387.50 | |
| Skyrail-Train-Wildlife, transfer ex Cns & Beaches | $158.00 | $79.00 | $395.00 | |
| Skyrail-Train-Wildlife, transfer ex Port Douglas | $180.00 | $90.00 | $450.00 | |
| Skyrail & Rainforestation | Adult | Child | Family | |
| Rtn Skyrail & R'forestation, no transfer | $120.00 | $60.00 | $300.00 | |
| Rtn Skyrail & R'forestation, transfer ex Cns & Beaches | $141.00 | $70.50 | $352.50 | |
| Skyrail+Train+R'forestation, self drive | $153.50 | $76.75 | $383.75 | |
| Rtn Skyrail & R'forestation, transfer ex Port Douglas | $163.00 | $81.50 | $407.50 | |
| Skyrail+Train+R'forestation+Cns & Beaches hotel transfers | $166.00 | $83.00 | $415.00 | |
| Skyrail-Train-R'forestation, transfer ex Port Douglas | $188.00 | $94.00 | $470.00 | |
| OPTIONAL EXTRAS | |
| Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013 | |
| Kuranda Gold Class upgrade | $47.00 |
| TERMS | |
| Child Age = 4-14 years | |
| Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children | |
| CURRENCY CONVERTER | |
| WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES |
Palm Cove Holiday Packages that include Skyrail Cableway
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KURANDA SCENIC TRAIN & SKYRAIL
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KURANDA ARMY DUCK EXPERIENCE
Experience the Skyrail, The "World Famous" Kuranda Scenic Rail and the Army Duck all in one day!!
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* Famous Skyrail
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* Free time in Kuranda
* Rainforestation Army Duck
Only $155.00 Per Adult
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2 Day Reef, Kuranda Train & Skyrail Combo
* Osprey V Reef Cruise
* Glass Bottom Boat Tour
* Snorkelling Gear & lunch
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Island Views is perfect for a family. These spacious apartments are the most luxurious in Palm Cove.
STAY 7 PAY 5
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from $255 per night
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ELLIS BEACH BUNGALOWS
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* Absolute Oceanfront
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* Only 30 mins from Cairns
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A Romantic Tropical escape with style!!
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4 DAY ULTIMATE PACKAGE
* Return hotel transfers
* Outer Reef Cruise
* Snorkel or Intro/Cert dive
* 30 Minute Hot Air Balloon
* FAMOUS Skyrail Cableway
* Scenic KurandaTrain
* Free time in Kuranda
* Tully River Rafting
* Cape Trib Safari
From $837 per adult
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STAY 7 PAY 5
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Green Island Tropical and Enchanting Green Island, only 1 hour off the coast of Cairns
* Full day and half Day options
* Choice of Glass Bottom OR Snorkel Equipment
* Flexible departures
* FREE family fun options available
From $79.00 /Adult
Hotel transfers at extra cost
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Go Jungle Surfing
Experience where the Rainforest meets the Reef in this unique 1 day tour
* Wildlife Habitat tour
* Daintree River Cable Ferry
* Alexandra Lookout
* Jungle Surfing
* Picnic Lunch
Only $199 p/a
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A Perfect way to end a Perfect Day.......
Sunset Cruise & Dinner Package Enjoy a Sunset Cruise on 'MV Crocodile Explorer' followed by a three course meal at Dundee's on the Waterfront.
Includes:
-1.5 hour Sunset Cruise
-Welcome glass bubbly
-Superb 3 set menu @ Dundee's
-Child 2 course menu
Only $77per adult
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