Rafting

From Cairns or Port Douglas: Barron River Half-Day Rafting Guided Tour

Duration

2 hrs - 3 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Transfers available

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    • Tackle spirited grade 3 rapids in a lush tropical gorge on this guided white water run, perfect if you want a punchy river adventure without losing your whole day.

    • Check in online before departure, then meet your river crew and gear up with professional rafting equipment so you are set for two hours on the water.

    • Enjoy a mix of technical rapids and calmer pools along the Barron River as your guide leads the raft, helps you paddle as a team, and keeps the experience safe and engaging.

    • Feel the contrast of cool blue water and green rainforest as you splash through waves, navigate drops, and share big hits and fun moments with your boat crew.

    • Choose the self-drive option if you prefer to make your own way, ideal if you are already nearby or want flexibility before and after your rafting session.

    • Or select hotel transfers from Cairns or Port Douglas for added ease, with return transport that lets you focus on the river action instead of the road.

    • 2-hr white water rafting

    • Rafting equipment

    • Hotel transfers from Cairns or Port Douglas [as per option selected]

    • $30 levy charges

    • Shoes (available on hire for $5 per pair)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    What our guests say

    Kerrie M

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Oct 2023
    The experience paddle lead fellow was terrific. Booking was easy

    Rhonda J

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Sep 2023
    The great tour guide/instructor. Perfect day. Only negative is when signing up for the trip headiut prints the total fee for Headiut!! They fail toention that there is a $30 fee for the park which is payable before bus may move. Very misleading thinking there are no additional fees!!

    Andrew S

    Group
    Verified booking
    Sep 2023
    Awesome experience with excellent guides who were all about safety and fun. Recommend to anyone

    Michelle A

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Aug 2023
    Our guide Matt was absolutely brilliant. He was a date devil but without putting anyone in harms way. He was funny and made the afternoon very memorable. Thank you for the great experience. Just wondering about the photos. Don't seem to have received them. Thank you

    Julie B

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Aug 2023
    The guides were very experienced and safety was key. Made the experience so much fun.

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