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Tour 5: Return (Round Trip)

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$107.00/ adult

$53.50/ child

Skyrail UP and Skyrail DOWN

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    Make your own way to Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal
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    One-way Skyrail experience from Smithfield up to Kuranda
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    Free time in Kuranda Village (recommend 2-3 hours)
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    One-way Skyrail experience from Kuranda down to Smithfield
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    Day concludes back at Smithfield terminal, depart Skyrail at your leisure
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    This package can also be done in reverse, starting and finishing in Kuranda Village
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$107.00/ adult

$53.50/ child

Skyrail DOWN and Skyrail UP

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    Make your own way to Skyrail’s Kuranda Terminal
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    One-way Skyrail experience from Kuranda down to Smithfield
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    Free time in Smithfield
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    One-way Skyrail experience from Smithfield back up to Kuranda
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    Day concludes back at Kuranda terminal, depart Skyrail at your leisure
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Tour 6: One-Way

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$71.00/ adult

$35.50/ child

Skyrail from Smithfield up to Kuranda

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    Make your own way to Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal
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    One-way Skyrail experience from Smithfield up to Kuranda
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$71.00/ adult

$35.50/ child

Skyrail from Kuranda down to Smithfield

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    Make your own way to Skyrail’s Kuranda Terminal
  • 2
    One-way Skyrail experience from Kuranda down to Smithfield
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Tour 7: Return (Round Trip) with Bus

$133.00/ adult

$79.50/ child

Skyrail UP and Skyrail DOWN

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    Bus pick up from Cairns City location to Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal
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    One-way Skyrail experience from Smithfield up to Kuranda
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    Free time in Kuranda Village (recommend 2-3 hours)
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    One-way Skyrail experience from Kuranda down to Smithfield
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    Bus transfer drop off back to the same Cairns City location that you were collected from
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Upgrade to Diamond View

Enjoy a unique and unimpeded perspective straight down to the tropical rainforest canopy with Skyrail’s glass floor Diamond View gondola.

Couple sitting in Skyrail gondola with clear glass floor and expansive rainforest views

Guests enjoy dedicated Diamond View only boarding queues & Diamond View gondolas depart the platforms every 7 minutes (approximately).

Diamond View gondolas seat a maximum of 5 people (including infants) and is available on a one-way, per-person basis only. Return and family rates do not apply. Bookings are made on a per seat basis only and you may share a gondola with other guests.

Upgrade to Diamond View Gondola
$34.00 per adult one-way
$34.00 per child one-way

Simply add Diamond View to your experience during the booking process

*Prices valid from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026.

Skyrail Audio Guide App

Ensure you get the most out of your experience by downloading Skyrail’s free multi-lingual Audio Guide App to enjoy in gondola commentary and more.

Discover the World’s Oldest Rainforest Story, an exciting collaboration between Buda:dji, the Djabugay Peoples and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Hear the dreamtime stories of the Djabuganydji bama, the Traditional Custodians of this land. The Story to Country weaves history, language, culture, traditions, and nature.

  • Immerse yourself in the Dreamtime Stories and sounds of the Djabugay Peoples through in-gondola commentary.
  • See augmented reality rainforest animals appear at Red Peak / Guriguri Bunda: and Barron Falls / Dindin.
  • Discover the Wet Tropics Rainforest and connect with its unique history and culture through the shared stories of the Djabuganydji bama.

To enjoy this immersive ancient rainforest experience, download the free Skyrail Audio Guide App today!

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Attribution

The words and images in this story of country embody traditional knowledge of the Djabugay Traditional Owners. It was created with the knowledge, consent and generosity of the Djabugay Native Title Aboriginal Corporation and the Djabugay People.  

ICIP (Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property) Notice: 

The images in the story embody traditional ritual knowledge of the Djabugay Traditional Owners. It was created with the consent of the Djabugay Native Title Aboriginal Corporation and we acknowledge Buda:Dji’s right to maintain, control, protect and develop their ICIP. 

 Acknowledgement: 

We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to Buda:Dji and the Djabugay people for their support and involvement in sharing their rainforest story. 

We encourage learning about the Djabugay peoples, their language, and their ongoing efforts to preserve their culture, we encourage you to visit djabugay.org.au. 

“Skyrail acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country and recognise their continuing connection to the rainforests, waterways and culture of this region. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future and commit to working together towards a sustainable future for all.” 

Audio Guide Voiceover: Dennis Hunter 

Music and Vocals ©: Bunda:rra / Didjirr Didjirr – Dennis Hunter 

Artwork ©: Bagarra-la ngundal djin.gal-mu (Looking at the rainforest from the sky), Tahalani Hunter