
White Water Rafting Barron River | Adrenaline Half Day Tour | FF
White Water Rafting Barron River | Adrenaline Half Day Tour | FF
White water rafting on the Barron River in Cairns is a heart pumping fun experience for those that are game! Join us at Cairns’ premier white water rafting company as we offer a range of white water rafting tours for thrill seekers and families alike. We utilises the latest in white water rafting technology and we are a world leader in training and safety standards. Our vibrant and innovative rafting company offers a friendly and professional service and works hard to ensure that guests feel safe and confident before their day of adventure. Please note Barron River rafting is only suitable for children 12 years and over.
Tour Code: 72
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White Water Rafting Barron River | Adrenaline Half Day Tour | FF
Our half day white water rafting tour experience on the Barron River in Cairns is where you will encounter rapids as extreme as Grade 3.
The Barron River has guaranteed water releases providing the river rapids year round enabling us to operate our white water rafting tours in both the green season and the dry seaon.
Our white water rafting business in Cairns has been in operation on the Barron River for over 12 years and our rafting professionals are trained to the highest standards possible with safety is always put to the forefront.
The imported South African white water rafts are made with the finest materials and engineered with state of the art equipment.
No experience is necessary and can be done in conjunction with other combo tour activities such as skydiving, reef trips, hot air ballooning, ATV & horse riding tours - minimum ages apply
To prepare for your rafting experience make sure you bring your swim wear (or clothing that is allowed to get wet,) a large towel, a change of clothes, money for souvenirs, snacks and waterproof shoes hire (if required).
Please leave jewellery at home and notify staff of any medical conditions.
Half Day Barron River White Water Rafting Adventure
For the Barron River Half Day White Water Rafting Adventure you will be picked up from your hotel/accommodation in Cairns at 1:55pm.
During the green season, an additional session may be available with pick up at 8:45am (returning at 1:00pm).
Transfers are also available from Port Douglas (addtional cost payable on board) and is around 1:15pm (returning at 6:30pm) and again during the green season additional trip may be scheduled at an earlier time (8:00am to 2:00pm).
Self drive: meet at 2:30pm at 100 Lake Placid Road
Please note this rafting adventure is only suitable for children 12 years and over.
For children under 12 with a sense of adventure we recommend "Barron River Family Rafting", also a half day tour.
The Barron River is located northwest of Cairns. Upon arrival at the river you will get a quick orientation before boarding your eight person raft.
Enjoy two fun filled hours on grade 2 and 3 rapids with funny names like kitchen sink, butchers pass, rooster tail, cheese churn and mother in law.
Hold on tight as you manipulate your white water raft throughout rapids, dips, falls and canyons — prepare to get wet!
Although no experience is necessary to conquer the Barron River, prepare to have a jaw dropping experience.
See a selection of all of our Cairns and Mission Beach Tully River white water rafting tours for the adrenaline junkie and some of our great deal Combo Package Tour Deals.
Included in Price
Return accommodation transfers ex Cairns & Northern Beaches (transfers from Port Douglas are additional cost payable on day of travel)
Air-conditioned vehicle
All equipment
All tuition (no experience necessary)
This tour is fully guided by professional environmentalist guides/drivers
For Bookings Call Now!
1300 761 612
Optional Extras
Photos, shoe hire
Duration
2 hours (approx) of rafting
Departure
Cairns: 1:55pm
Northern Beaches: 2:00pm
Port Douglas: 1:15pm
Self drive: meet at 2:30pm at 100 Lake Placid Road
Days of Operation
Daily except Christmas Day
Departs From
Barron River, Cairns
Departure Instructions
Please wait in an area out front of your accommodation where you are visible to the bus driver as they pull up.
Pick up times are approximate times and the bus may be 5-10min late/early.
The bus will wait 10 min after the pick-up time, if there is no contact from guests in this time the bus will depart without them.
Pickup From
- Cairns
- Palm Cove
- Port Douglas
- Cairns Beaches
What To Bring
Bring your tour voucher and POB levy and transfers if applicable (payment cash or credit card)
Wear swimming costume under your clothes
Bring a large towel, change of clothes, water resistant sunscreen, money for souvenirs and snacks
Bring money for shoe hire OR bring secure footwear – lace up shoes or reef sandals that will get wet (we realise that you are on holiday and might not want your shoes wet)
Leave all jewellery and valuables at your accommodation
Fitness Level Required
Medium
Child Policies
Minimum age 12 years
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be in writing. Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee. Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operator’s Cancellation Policy:
50% refund within 48 hours of departure. NO refund within 24 hours of departure
Additional Information
This tour is not suitable for pregnant women
Pay on board: rafting levy of $30 per person and transfers from Port Douglas if applicable ($20 per person)
This tour is weather dependent
Leave all jewellery and valuables at your accommodation
Destinations
Barron Gorge National Park, Cairns
Eco Certification
Nicholas
This half day white water rafting adventure is one of our most popular tours in Cairns not only for adventurous adults but also for the family tours and the backpacker tours
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