Skyrail Rangers

After spending most of my life appreciating Australia’s natural ecosystems and working closely with wildlife, I have now been fortunate enough to become a Ranger in one of the most exceptionally beautiful locations in the world – the Wet Tropics Rainforest.

Have you ever seen a Musky Rat-kangaroo or heard of the elusive Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo? It’s extraordinary the flora and fauna you can find within this ancient rainforest, and I’d love to show you this living museum!

Come and experience the magic and unlock the secrets of the Wet Tropics with me on the lush boardwalks of Red Peak. It’s another world out here!

Growing up here in Cairns has given me a great appreciation for this beautiful region.

I am incredibly passionate about sharing stories of the Rainforest and witnessing people’s eyes light up and connect deeper to the forest on my Boardwalk Tours. I feel there is so much healing for the soul when you are surrounded by greenery.

I feel being nature in helps so much with anxiety and mental health. My favourite part of the boardwalk is the Ancient Queensland Kauri Pine. What an incredible specimen, that has survived 400 years on this mountain top/island in the sky.

As a photographer, I like to look through the lens of beauty.

Being part of the Skyrail family for almost 20 years, it is very important to me as an Indigenous Ranger that I get to showcase the rainforest and my culture, the world’s oldest living culture, with you.

The Barron Gorge National Park is a special story place, a healing place, and a sacred place to me, and the Djabugay people.

I take great pride in sharing my heritage and its significance, so join me at Red Peak / Guriguri Bunda: where I feel like I have the whole world at my feet!

My exposure to the environmental sciences early on began my deep-set love for nature. Having grown up and then studied in Cairns through JCU, I was always surrounded by rainforest.
Prior to working with Skyrail I was a Blue Mountains National Park ranger, as well as bush regenerator. Working in these fields has become natural to me, as well as something I thoroughly enjoy and feel passion for.

With my background in recreational rock climbing, I have spent countless days exploring the Wet Tropics. It is a pleasure to help others connect with these areas, while simultaneously doing my bit to protect them.
I love learning and sharing knowledge, so being a Skyrail ranger allows me to fully explore that side of myself and use it to enhance the experiences of others.

I am fluent in English, Japanese and Chinese and am a very passionate Skyrail Ranger. I am lucky because there are not too many jobs in the world where your ‘office’ is world heritage protected tropical rainforest.

My favourite part of the ranger guided tour is imparting our knowledge about the Basket Fern.  It’s an amazing story of how fascinating the rainforest is, as it’s more than just a plant but its own mini eco-system.

I would love to tell you many fascinating rainforest stories on a ranger guided tour with me at Red Peak!

For the past ten years, I’ve called the lush tropical rainforests of Cairns and the Wet Tropics World Heritage area home.
Sharing the wonder of this ecological wonderland with visitors on the boardwalk of Red Peak is the absolute highlight of my job.

Every day, I get to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Wet Tropics, working alongside our amazing team to conserve and protect it together.

Join me during your ancient rainforest experience and let me share my stories with you.

Originally from Japan, I have lived in Cairns for over 20 years. I love sharing stories about the beautiful tropical rainforest, especially the remarkable diversity of flora and fauna that can be seen at Red Peak.

My favourite rainforest creature is either the Southern Cassowary, an impressive dinosaur bird that saunters through the rainforest undergrowth, or the delicate Ulysses Butterfly, its striking blue colour standing out as it flutters through the tropical green rainforest.

I look forward to sharing more about these rainforest inhabitants with you on a ranger guided tour at Red Peak!

Having grown up in Germany and Switzerland, I developed a deep appreciation for nature. Now, I’m lucky to call the Wet Tropics my home.

I love sharing the wonders of the rainforest, helping you uncover this amazing ancient ecosystem that has existed for millions of years—long before humanity walked the Earth. It’s rewarding to see someone’s eyes light up with fascination, and the more we understand this extraordinary ecosystem, the more we’ll care about protecting it.

Let’s experience this precious piece of our planet’s history together.