Australia's most exciting White Water Rafting experience is the Tully River. A unique way to experience the North Queensland rainforest with all the thrills and spills.
Experience one of Australia’s most famous white water rafting adventures on the Tully River, widely regarded as the country’s premier rafting destination for continuous action and powerful rapids. This full day rafting tour from Cairns combines a scenic rainforest journey with an adrenaline-charged river experience in the heart of North Queensland’s tropical landscape.
Your day begins with a late morning pickup from a central location in Cairns. Sit back and enjoy the 90-minute drive south as the route winds through sugar cane farmland, tropical creeks and lush rainforest valleys on the way to the town of Tully.
Upon arrival in Tully, there is time to purchase a light lunch (own expense) before continuing by coach for approximately 40 minutes into the rainforest-covered mountains of Tully Gorge National Park where the rafting begins.
At the river put-in point, you will meet your professional river guide and the rest of your rafting crew. After being fitted with a helmet and life jacket, the guide provides a detailed safety briefing and paddling instructions to ensure everyone understands the commands and techniques required on the river.
The adventure begins with a few smaller rapids to warm up before entering the more powerful sections of white water. The Tully River delivers long stretches of exciting Grade 3 and Grade 4 rapids that keep the action flowing from start to finish. Under the direction of your guide, paddlers respond to calls such as “paddle forward”, “get down”, and “hold on” while navigating waves, drops and churning currents.
Between the thrilling sections, calmer stretches of water allow time to relax, catch your breath and take in the dramatic rainforest scenery of Tully Gorge. Towering mountains, dense tropical forest and pristine riverbanks surround the rafting route, creating one of the most spectacular white water settings in Australia.
After completing the rafting section and reaching the take-out point, guests change into dry clothes before boarding the coach for a short transfer to the historic El Arish Hotel. Here you will enjoy a well-earned country pub dinner while sharing stories of the day’s rapids with fellow rafters.
Following dinner, relax on the return coach journey back to Cairns where you will be dropped back at your accommodation after a full day of white water rafting on the Tully River.
Prepare for the ultimate white water rafting adventure on the Tully River, where each twist and turn promises an exhilarating journey through pristine rainforest landscapes.
• Full day Tully River white water rafting tour departing from Cairns
• Navigate exciting Grade 3 and Grade 4 rapids with experienced river guides
• Scenic drive through sugar cane farmland and tropical rainforest to Tully Gorge
• Finish the day with a country pub dinner at the historic El Arish Hotel
• Return coach transfers between Cairns and the Tully River rafting location
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Tully River Rafting: Self-drive 12:55pm-8:15pm, Cairns 10:00am-9:30pm, Mission Beach 11:45am - 8:30pm
Self Drive Meeting Point : Golden Gumboot Tully
Mission Beach
January - December
Daily
Not operating on 25th December and 1st January
Tully River Rafting: Cairns 10.00am to 9.30pm, Mission Beach 11.45am to 8.30pm, Self Drive 12.55pm to 8.15pm
Digital photos available for purchase
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Please note that you MUST HAVE a competent swimming ability and be able to understand and follow River Guide instructions in English, to participate in Tully River rafting. This is for your safety. English speaking and comprehension will be assessed by River Guides at the time of pick-up; if there are concerns about your ability to understand instructions and communicate with our River Guides, you will not be able to participate in the tour and no refund is available or will be provided. Rafting is not suitable for anyone who may be pregnant.
Dietary requirements must be advised at the time of booking. All times and activities in this itinerary are intended as a guide only and are approximate and subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control (i.e. weather/water). For your safety you will not be permitted to raft if we detect you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and in these instances, no refund will apply. If you have any medical conditions you are worried about, please talk to our friendly team. Action digital photos of the day will be available to buy.
Swimwear, towel, change of dry clothes, secure footwear such as sandshoes or adventure sandals (no thongs), waterproof sunscreen, cap to wear under helmet (optional). Hire shoes available for $5 if you don’t want your shoes getting wet. Thermal tops and dry tops available for $5 for hire each. Also bring your voucher and money for additional refreshments and purchase of any digital photos you may like as an awesome reminder of your epic adventure. Please leave jewellery and valuables at your accommodation.
Minimum age: 13 years (Under 18 years must travel with a guardian or parent)
Our T&Cs:
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
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Note: rafting levy payable on day of travel
au$199.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Tour Code: 29
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