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    Rafting group navigating rapids on Barron River, Cairns.

    Barron River Rafting

    Barron River is renowned for its exhilarating rapids, providing an adrenaline-pumping experience for adventure enthusiasts. Led by experienced and knowledgeable guides, Barron River rafting is suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters. Located quite close to Cairns, it's also a perfect day trip activity.
    from AU$ 128

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    Group whitewater rafting on Tully River, navigating rapids with paddles.

    Tully River

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    Jul 2025
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    The ticketing process was easy and straightforward. The day was a good surprise! The staff the biologists, every staff member was good and respectful ! Joelle was great ! The food was yummy , what a good buffet at such a good price, the salads excellent!! We enjoyed our day at the Greenland Island. Thank you Head out !
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    Richard

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    Sep 2025
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    Great experience Boat was clean comfortable and fast Being able to stand on the bow and experience wind in my hair and uninterrupted view of the sea and the islands was amazing Green island is beautiful and relaxing. Not too many people Glass bottom boat was a great experience and to see the reef ad fish was awesome inspiring
    Evon Pearce
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    Evon

    New Zealand
    Aug 2025
    4/5
    Everything was great. Crew were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the commentary on the glass bottom boat tour and in the croc museum.
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    Michelle

    Australia
    Aug 2023
    5/5
    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
    Karen Blenkinsop

    Karen

    Nov 2022
    5/5
    Loved the Barron River Rafting. Guide was great & explained everything really well. Met 3 lovely people on the raft. Only thing that could improve is we were waiting on the bus at the meeting stop for 40 minutes.
    Alfred Robinson

    Alfred

    Aug 2021
    5/5
    Great experience! Our group had a lot of fun, and our guides were wonderful. Very friendly, and made sure that all of us were completely comfortable during the entire trip
    Renee

    Renee

    Sep 2021
    5/5
    Did the snorkeling tour and absolutely loved it! I love exploring marine life and this was the perfect getaway. Would recommend taking a sunscreen for sure though
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    NL

    Francisca

    Netherlands
    Nov 2024
    5/5
    We were lucky that the conditions were perfect. The snorkeling was really fantastic. In addition, there was plenty of equipment and the guides were super!

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