There are 2 ways to get from Cape Tribulation to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway by bus, car, or car ferry
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Bus
best- Take the bus from PK's to Smithfieldbus Cairns
2h 41m$35–55Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Cape Tribulation to Daintree River Ferry Northcar
- Take the carferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferrycarferry
- Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Skyrail Rainforest Cablewaycar
2h 3m$27–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cape Tribulation to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is to drive and car ferry which costs $27 - $65 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Tribulation to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 3m and costs $27 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from PK's and arriving at Smithfield. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Cape Tribulation and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is 134 km.
The best way to get from Cape Tribulation to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway without a car is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
The bus from PK's to Smithfield takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Cape Tribulation to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from PK's station.
Cape Tribulation to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Smithfield station.
There are 1009+ hotels available in Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
What companies run services between Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, QLD, Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from PK's to Smithfield 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from PK's to Smithfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
- Phone
- (07) 4099 9444
- [email protected]
- Website
- douglas.qld.gov.au
Car ferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–29
- Schedules at
- daintreeferry.com.au
- Pedestrian / Bicycles
- $5
- Cars / Utes (private use)
- $29
- Motor Bike
- $12
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