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Skyrail Rainforest Foundation

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4038 5555

Address: 6 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.skyrailfoundation.org

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25.01.2022 Did you know that this uniquely stunning plant known as the Medinilla balls-headleyi, is endemic to only two regions in the whole world? Yep you guessed it, Tropical North Queensland is one of them! In fact, this very photo was captured by one of the rangers at Skyrail! Although rare, the Medinilla flourishes at Red Peak and is one of the most vibrant plants we have in this ancient rainforest You can also find this beauty growing in Cape York Peninsula, located approxim...ately 13 hours north of Cairns. Fun fact: The fruits from this plant were chosen as the inspiration for the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation logo, which you can read more about this by visiting http://www.skyrailfoundation.org/aboutus We feel super lucky to have such a rare plant growing in our backyard The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area sure does have it all! Photo by Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Ranger Tim Hackwood IG - @timhackwood

24.01.2022 Happy Friday Quoll Seekers! Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast and James Cook University have developed an innovative technique using camera ...traps to identify individuals and determine the sex of #endangered spotted-tailed quolls in Far North Queensland This novel method can provide additional demographic data on these elusive marsupials which helps us to learn more about their populations and assist in their #conservation. For more details on the study, which has just been published in Australian Mammalogy, click on the link here: https://www.publish.csiro.au/AM/AM19017 Keep up the great work guys! Wet Tropics World Heritage Area Tree Kangaroo and Mammal Group Wildlife Queensland - Brisbane Branch Wildlife Queensland FNQ/Cairns branch Queensland National Parks Threatened Species Recovery Hub Queensland Science Cairns and Far North Environment Centre Animal Ecology at USC Image credit: J. Rowland/USC

23.01.2022 Pencil this in your diary and join us for #tropicaltreeday! We are asking the local Cairns community, along with our friends at Pacific Toyota & Cairns Regional Council, to help regenerate Arthur Strike Conservation Park by planting 1,500 trees!

23.01.2022 Have you ever wondered why the #WetTropics of Queensland is recognised as a World Heritage Area? Well let us tell you why The area has outstanding universal value. The rainforest is home to an abundance of plants and animals that are both ancient and unique. The area encompasses scenic beauty. The diversity of plants and animals found in this unique environment is a treasure trove of curiosities that attracts visitors from around the world, sparking visitor enjoymen...t. The area provides various community benefits. This area is not just a rainforest, it really is so much more... and we are grateful to call it home : IG/jaidon_e #TheAncientRainforest See more

22.01.2022 Frogs are an important part of the rainforest ecosystem. You can learn more about the amphibians of the Wet Tropics here: www.skyrail.com/blog/rainforest-frogs/ ... Photo by Tim Hackwood

22.01.2022 Join the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation for only $30 per year to help protect tropical rainforests through research & education! PLUS receive exclusive 'show your card & save' discounts at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and other Cairns attractions! Join here: http://www.skyrailfoundation.org/membership

22.01.2022 Did you know that it is #WorldEnvironmentDay this Friday the 5th of June? Although we should always be appreciating #Nature, let this Friday be a day of reflection for us to re-imagine our relationship with nature and the environment. It is important that we put nature at the heart of our decision-making. After all, to care for ourselves we must care #ForNature.

20.01.2022 What are you doing at home, work or school to help support #NationalRecyclingWeek? Let's go beyond the bin with Planet Ark

19.01.2022 Skyrail is good to go from September 5! Being tens of millions of years older than the amazon, the ancient rainforest has been globally recognised as the second most irreplaceable natural world heritage area on earth What is even better, is that this unique living time capsule is only a short 15 minute drive from Cairns CBD! A day spent in this living museum of outstanding beauty is a day you will never forget ... : @kevinpariseau [IG] #TheAncientRainforest #RedPeak

19.01.2022 There's nothing quite like walking the boardwalk at #RedPeak on a clear sunny day. The air up here is always so refreshing... What's even a bigger bonus is getting to check out this monstrous Kauri Pine, which is known to be anywhere between 300 and 500 years old Come and see it for yourself! Skyrail is open on weekends as well as additional days during school holidays. You can see our calendar of scheduled opening dates on our website - https://www.skyrail.com.au/visit...or-information/notices/ To assist us in being COVID Safe, advance bookings are essential. : IG/gajted #TheAncientRainforest

18.01.2022 Truly a living museum of outstanding beauty The Wet Tropics rainforest has survived for millions of years due to a fortuitous combination of moisture, temperature, wind direction and altitude Pretty fascinating right? This unique ecosystem has survived dramatic changes in climate when others have simply disappeared! It goes without saying that this rainforest has one huge epic tale of survival ... #SkyrailRainforestFoundation

18.01.2022 Did you know that this rainforest has descended from the forests of Pangaea and Gondwana hundreds of millions of years ago? Plant and animal fossils tell us that parts of Gondwana was once covered with lush forests, with some of their ancestors living right here in this Wet Tropics World Heritage area today. We aren't kidding when we say that this region is a living museum of outstanding beauty! You can learn more about this rainforest by visiting the Wet Tropics Worl...d Heritage Area website - https://www.wettropics.gov.au/ : IG/akshatgaur91 #TheAncientRainforest #WetTropics #WorldHeritage

18.01.2022 We are very proud of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway staff member Sarah, who is giving up her time during the COVID-19 pandemic to volunteer with the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation

18.01.2022 Due to COVID-19, we remain temporarily closed until further notice. Just remember, the ancient rainforest has been thriving for the last 140 million years, and will be just as spectacular the day we welcome you all back! We absolutely cannot wait to have you all experience the feeling of relaxation as you become immersed in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquility of one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth, accentuated by panoramic views of unsp...oiled rainforest, imposing mountain ranges, the Barron Gorge, Coral Sea and tropical Cairns region. #SkyrailRainforestFoundation : @chompytheallygator [IG]

17.01.2022 A window back in time... a time before the dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Plant and animal fossils tell us that parts of Gondwana was once covered with lush forests, with some of their ancestors living in the Wet Tropics rainforest today. : IG/lucygougnard #TheAncientRainforest

15.01.2022 We made a clip to celebrate #WorldRiversDay, take a moment to reflect on the importance of our waterways and enjoy being mesmerised by the Barron Falls in the #wetTropics of Tropical North Queensland

14.01.2022 Who out there is a frog fan? Well don't we have some interesting information for you! Did you know... the Wet Tropics Rainforest surrounding us here in Cairns only accounts for 0.01% of Australia’s landmass; yet, it is home to 54 frog species, 21 of which are found nowhere else on Earth? We don’t know about you, but we think that’s pretty special! It certainly is an important reminder to us of the biological and ecological significance of this rainforest and regio...n Read more about our frog friends here - https://www.skyrail.com.au/blog/rainforest-frogs/ #SkyrailRainforestFoundation

14.01.2022 Named after its milky sap and its resemblance to a pine tree, the Milky Pine species is home to numerous rainforest species including Sulpher Crested Cockatoos and Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroos. #SkyrailRainforestFoundation

13.01.2022 Need a clean start? Buy eco-friendly soap and shampoo in reusable containers. We know how important it is to wash our hands right now. Let's keep clean, keep sa...fe #happyathome and make sure we are caring for the climate as well as ourselves. It’s all the little things that help the big picture. Eco-friendly soaps not only reduce packaging, but are often better for your skin, aren’t tested on animals and use less chemicals. The Authority is working with the Wet Tropics community to build a better climate future through its Accept Act Adapt: Climate Adaptation Plan 2020-2030. #AcceptActAdapt #WetTropics #ReduceReuseRecycle #upcycle https://www.wettropics.gov.au/climate-adaptation-plan-for-t See more

12.01.2022 Whilst enjoying your Skyrail experience, you will in fact be surrounded by an ecosystem that holds outstanding universal value. The Wet Topics is extremely important for its rich and unique biodiversity, and has a common importance for present and future generations of all humanity. As such, the permanent protection of this heritage is of the highest importance to the international community as a whole. The Skyrail Rainforest Foundation was established in 2005 with the p...rimary objective of raising and distributing funds to support tropical rainforest research and education projects, and to date, the foundation has provided more than $465,000 to research projects. Feeling like you want to contribute to the protection of tropical rainforests? You too can become a part of this amazing vision by joining the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation today. Visit our website for more information https://www.skyrail.com.au/a/skyrail-rainforest-foundation/ #SkyrailRainforestFoundation

10.01.2022 Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay from all of us here in the ancient rainforest! Just a friendly reminder to take time #ForNature today #TheAncientRainforest... : @mitchellpettigrew [IG] #SkyrailRainforestFoundation

09.01.2022 Don't mind me! I'm just sitting here minding my own business looking pretty.. Recently, @keiranlusk was lucky enough to spot this beautiful cassowary whilst on his Skyrail experience. It's not often we get to see these stunning birds in #theancientrainforest, so when we do we get a little excited! Have you ever been lucky to spot one in the wild? #Cassowary #WetTropics : Keiran Lusk Photography

09.01.2022 The cassowary, also known as 'the dinosaur bird', plays a vital role in the #WetTropics and are well known for their epic gardening skills We are extremely lucky to have these birds living in the Wet Tropics Rainforest, as they are one of only a few species that can disperse large rainforest fruits and are the only long distance dispersal agent for large seeded fruits. Without them, the rainforest today wouldn't be the same! Fun fact - Recent research suggests a cass...owary's distinctive casque (helmet) may help cassowaries to feel the low vibrating sound made by other cassowaries over long distances. This unusual sense, called infrasound, was used by some dinosaurs, and is also shared by a few modern animals, including cassowaries and elephants. How cool is that?! Wanting to learn more about our prehistoric bird friends? Check out the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area page or visit their website - https://www.wettropics.gov.au/cassowaries #SkyrailRainforestFoundation

08.01.2022 Are you eligible for a 6-month extension to your membership? Check your email for the membership update sent last week and hold onto your card for another 6 months thanks to COVID!

08.01.2022 We've been here millions of years and we're not going anywhere. Enjoy surreal now and enjoy for real later after #Covid19 restrictions are lifted. One of the pl...anet’s most important biodiverse places, the #WetTropics is also one of the oldest surviving ecosystems, but its #rainforests are under threat from #ClimateChange. If we #AcceptActAdapt, together we can #FlattenTheClimateCurve #happyathome Terrain NRM Cairns and Far North Environment Centre Visit Queensland, Australia See more

07.01.2022 An ancient partnership Did you know that the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area is one half of a very unique relationship? In fact, Tropical North Queensland is the only place where two natural World Heritage Areas meet the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest The rainforest once stretched all the way out to the continental edge where the Great Barrier Reef grows today. It’s only in the last 500,000 years or so that rising sea levels flooded the rainforest to... create the foundation of the reef Just another reason why Tropical North Queensland is a very special place #SkyrailRainforestFoundation

06.01.2022 We embrace the rain during summer! We have said it before and will continue to remind you all, that experiencing #TheAncientRainforest on a misty, rainy day in the tropics really is something special... Come and see it for yourself this summer A friendly reminder that Skyrail will be closed in November for pre-scheduled maintenance, but will be open and ready to welcome you all in December! You can check our calendar of scheduled opening dates on our website https://ww...w.skyrail.com.au/ : IG/travel_neharry #MistyRainforest #WetTropics

04.01.2022 Did you know... that there are so many things that nature can teach us. You will find that when you are exploring the rainforest at #RedPeak, you will automatically have a greater level of presence and awareness. By really immersing yourself into your surroundings, you will find that your senses will increase and you will notice the relaxing sounds and fresh smells of the rainforest. The stillness of the rainforest provides us with a greater level of clarity, and allows ...us to grow an appreciation for an ecosystem that is hundreds of millions of years old.. Nature teaches us to take pleasure in the simple things, which in turn, increases our overall happiness. : IG/ingrid__carter #TheAncientRainforest

03.01.2022 Not only are you looking at a mesmerising view of the ancient rainforest, but a landscape that contains one of the most complete and diverse living records of the major stages in the evolution of land plants in the world. Being 130 million years old, components of this rainforest are surviving fragments of the primordial Gondwana forests and are among the oldest tropical rainforests on earth. Fascinating isn't it?... Throughout your 90 minute Skyrail experience, you will be amazed at what you discover about the ancient rainforest.. #SkyrailRainforestFoundation : @ben.chuah

01.01.2022 The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area is a fascinating region; a living example of how the world once was. #SkyrailRainforestFoundation

01.01.2022 Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area truly is a living natural and cultural wonder. Being home to the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest, and the world’s oldest culture with 20 Rainforest Aboriginal tribal groups having land and cultural connections to it, there is no surprise when we say this fascinating living museum has been a refuge for the ongoing evolution of species that continues today right before your eyes! I don't know about you,... but we think this little pocket of paradise in Explore Tropical North Queensland is certainly something special! And only a 15 minute drive from Cairns CBD We can't wait to have you all exploring #TheAncientRainforest some day soon. #SkyrailRainforestFoundation