Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail Dr, Smithfield QLD 4878, Australia
ClosedToday 08:30 – 16:45 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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An iconic gondola cableway gliding over the Wet Tropics rainforest to Kuranda — a Cairns must-do, rated 4.7 across 10,000-plus reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:30 – 16:45
- Tuesday
- 08:30 – 16:45
- Wednesday
- 08:30 – 16:45
- Thursday
- 08:30 – 16:45
- Friday
- 08:30 – 16:45
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 16:45
- SundayToday
- 08:30 – 16:45
Why it's worth checking out
The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is one of Tropical North Queensland's signature experiences — a gondola cableway that glides for several kilometres just above the canopy of the ancient Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest, between Smithfield near Cairns and the village of Kuranda. The result is an unforgettable, bird's-eye journey over one of the oldest rainforests on Earth.
The experience includes stops with boardwalks and interpretive displays, plus stunning views over the rainforest, the Barron Gorge and the falls. It's commonly paired with the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway to make a full day trip up to Kuranda and back, offering two spectacular ways to take in the landscape.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 10,000 reviews, it's an overwhelmingly admired attraction. Departure times, durations, ticketing and any combined rail packages vary, and a popular experience like this books out, so it's essential to check current details and book directly ahead before you plan your day — and to allow plenty of time, as the journey and the stops along the way are best enjoyed unhurried.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 10,739 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 88
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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