RV TRAVEL
SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY
If the budget allows, this is a must-do.
The Skyrail takes you on a 7.5km (90-minute)
rainforest canopy ride above North
Queensland’s Wet Tropics World Heritage
Area. There are two rainforest stations along
the way: Red Peak provides the chance for a
rainforest stroll with a ranger, with fascinating
information on the flora and fauna; and Barron
Falls offers another walk and an Interpretive
Centre.
You can return on Skyrail; better yet, though,
is a historic ride on the Kuranda Scenic
Railway back down the mountain. After
wandering around Kuranda for a while, head
for the Kuranda Train Station, allowing time to
appreciate the charming station festooned with
enough hanging and potted plants to start a
tropical nursery.
The train trundles along through another
section of the rainforest, and an advance
reading on the website of the history will add
immeasurably to the journey.
The 75km of track involved the excavation
of earth and rock by hand, costing the lives of
men who were paid about 0.85c per day. Spare
a thought for them on this beautiful scenic ride.
MORE INFORMATION
SKYRAIL
WWW.SKYRAIL.COM.AU
VISIT WEBSITE
KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY
WWW.KSR.COM.AU
VISIT WEBSITE
Don't miss the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
gorv.com.au
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