Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns

If you want to go to Kuranda, I hope I’ll be forgiven for repeating the advice I gave in my review of the Kuranda Scenic Railway. In my opinion, the best way is to go up on the Skyrail, and down on the railway.

A bus picked us up from Cairns, and the driver said the Skyrail was the longest cableway in the world. Guides wouldn't stick their necks out so far ... some said they couldn’t make that claim, because there were two changes of car involved; another said she thought there was now a longer one in Canada, anyway … the best we'd had was 'it may be one of the longest'.

Either way, it's a mind-boggling feat of engineering, when it's considered that every last part was airlifted to its location. It lifts you up the mountains through the rainforest canopy, which, even if you don’t spot much wildlife, turns a mere ‘ride’ into an ‘experience’. Passengers have to change cars at Red Peak Station, and can break their journey at this point, to take a walk through the forest conducted by a ranger. The other point is the Barron Falls; passengers have a magnificent aerial view of the falls approaching this station, and are allowed out again, to take a short walk for a more leisurely look

Kurunda Railway is amazing. You have to take this to see the true colours. You can see the whole rainforest below it is beautiful. This is a not to be missed route, you WILL miss out on the incredible scenery and overall experience.

The Kuranda skyrail and scenic railway are definitely worth doing while visiting Cairns. We took the skyrail up and got amazing views of the rainforest below. There are two stops where you can get out of the cable car and view the spectacular scenery. Kuranda itself is a village in the rainforest and is very much geared up for tourists. There are plenty of craft shops and shops offering local produce. We got the scenic railway train from Kuranda to Cairns and again it offered great views although not as spectcular as the the skyrail on the way up.

The Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Railway are a must for any visitor to Cairns. We took the Railway up in the morning, spent the day in Kuranda and then took the Skyrail back in the afternoon. The scenery on both is stunning but more so from the Skyrail as you are taken very high up right over the rainforest so those who are afraid of heights may be better taking the train back down!

This is definitely a must - do attraction because the views are absolutely spectacular. The skyrail (cable car) also gives you the opportunity to experience the rainforest first hand - there are numerous stops on the ride to get off, stretch your legs and actually go into the rainforest itself which is utterly stunning up close as it is from the skies.
The Kuranda Skyrail is suitable for people of all ages but its probably best to stay away if you’re scared of heights!
It is not and attraction to be missed!

This is the most AWE inspiring ride you’ll EVER take! I kid you not! 7.5kms of awesome scenery - the last 2kms of which you won’t believe the grandeur, the magnificence & it will bring a lump to your throat & tears to your eyes.

Make sure that you catch the Skyrail from Kuranda NOT from Cairns! You skim over the rainforest & can stop at 2 way stations in the heart of the rainforest. It is well worth while stopping at these way stations as the guides are very knowledgeable & it’s the safe & maybe the only way you should be in the middle of the rainforest.

Try & get in a car on your own especially after the 2nd way station to appreciate fully the beauty that you are about to see. Some tourists chatter incessantly - they might spoil what should be an absolutely wonderful experience. You’ll also feel less of a fool when you’re so overawed by the beauty that it brings tears to your eyes.

It truly is such a stunning ride that you’ll NEVER forget the sights you see when you skim over the top of the rainforest & see Cairns, The Great Barrier Reef and the curvature if the earth. WOW & double WOW! It is SO stunning it takes your breathe away.

Whatever you do if you are in Cairns - DON’T miss this trip! Even if you are unimpressed with magnificent views - you won’t be unimpressed by this experience.

This is the BEST attraction in the world for magnificent natural beauty - AWESOME & then some!

5 Star is insufficient for this - it deserves 100!