From rainforest to reef
Coastal Queensland tourism experiences for all
Here you’ll find guides to some of Queensland’s most exciting destinations and accessible experiences along the coastline, welcoming people with disability and mobility restrictions. While only 4.4% of people living with a disability in Australia use a wheelchair[1], offering a variety of accessible experiences creates opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to explore and travel without limitations. Accessible tourism is thoughtfully designed to enhance travel convenience for everyone, including people who use a mobility aid. It also provides valuable assistance to people using prams, those who might have difficulty navigating stairs and those for whom space to manoeuvre is needed. The tourism industry is increasingly embracing, adapting and expanding experiences to be more accessible and inclusive. Whether you’re travelling solo or with friends and family, your next unforgettable journey along Queensland’s coast awaits.
Explore Far North Queensland’s World Heritage-listed wet tropics rainforest!
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Soaring sky high above the rainforest canopy, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway gives visitors a bird’s eye view of Queensland's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics. The adventure begins in Smithfield, just 15 minutes out from Cairns city centre, and provides manual wheelchair and mobility-friendly access to all. In little time, visitors will embark on an aerial journey, gliding through the treetops to Kuranda, arriving to discover spacious, wheelchair-accessible boardwalks for a guided tour with a ranger. Take in the awe-inspiring vistas of Barron Gorge and Din Din (Barron Falls) from The Edge Lookout.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
What goes up, must come down… and there’s no better way to return through Wet Tropics rainforest to Cairns than by Kuranda Scenic Railway. It's one of Australia's most spectacular rail journeys, where guests traverse a heritage-listed railway line, through breathtaking scenery and travel alongside towering waterfalls and deep ravines. The train unwinds its way through 15 hand-built tunnels and more than 55 bridges. Kuranda Scenic Railway has ramps and motorised lifts for boarding assistance and accessible seating, facilities and space for assistance animals on board – available on every service.