Crocodiles in Kuranda

Crocodiles in Kuranda

Encounter a Crocodile in Kuranda   We’ve all heard the saying ‘never smile at a crocodile…’ But while exploring Kuranda, you can get up close and personal in a variety of different ways! Are you ready? Here are our top 9 picks for crocodile encounters  in...
Rainforests keep our rivers flowing

Rainforests keep our rivers flowing

Rainforests keep our rivers flowing   Did you know that without the rainforests that cover the tops of our mountains, our creeks and rivers would not flow all year around? As clouds move through high altitude rainforests, their moisture condenses on the massive...
Green Ants

Green Ants

A Secret World of Green Ants   If you have a keen eye, you may be lucky enough to spot a green ant nest perched high in the upper branches of canopy trees. A bulging cluster of leaves, these nests represent a secret and complex world. Green Ant Nests Green Ant...
Tropical rainforest butterflies

Tropical rainforest butterflies

The Butterflies of Skyrail   Wander around the gardens at Skyrail’s Smithfield and Kuranda terminals, or explore the ancient rainforest, and a flash of colour might catch your eye… from our striking tropical rainofrest butterflies! Following the break-up of...
Abundance of wildlife

Abundance of wildlife

Wildlife in North Queensland Rainforests   Slaty-grey Snakes, Dubious Dtella and Amethystine Pythons! If you know where to look, you can discover an abundance of wildlife around Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Eastern Small-eyed Snake (Cryptophis nigrescens)...
Rain whistling frog

Rain whistling frog

Why rainy days are the best for spotting the Rain Whistling Frog.   While sunny days are great for spectacular views over the rainforest, rainy days bring their own, special quality with the added sounds from the Rain Whistling Frog. On a warm wet day, usually...