Float silently above the ancient Wet Tropics rainforest canopy in a gondola, then ride one of the world's great heritage railway journeys back through cloud forest gorges — a double icon of Far North Queensland.
What to expect
Glide over a canopy of 135-million-year-old rainforest, stopping at two mid-stations for boardwalk nature walks and waterfall lookouts above Barron Gorge. Arrive in the charming village of Kuranda for lunch and exploring artisan markets, butterfly sanctuary, and wildlife encounters. The return leg aboard the 1891-built Scenic Railway threads through fifteen hand-carved tunnels and clings to dramatic cliff edges above the Barron River gorge — a genuine engineering marvel.
Good to know
Yorkeys Knob to Smithfield Skyrail terminal is approximately 10 minutes by taxi. Book the Diamond View Gondola upgrade directly on the Skyrail website at time of reservation. Allow a full day — plan to be back at the port by 5:00 PM.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Yorkeys Knob — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.