Barron Gorge National Park Half-Day White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas
Overview
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off from Cairns or Port Douglas with transport by air-conditioned coach
- Safety equipment
What to expect
Just 20 minutes from central Cairns and 40 minutes from Port Douglas, Barron Gorge National Park is convenient for whichever option you select when booking—either hotel pickup by coach or driving yourself to Lake Placid. The park is known for its rugged rainforest mountains, steep ravines, Barron Falls, and, of course, Barron Gorge, carved out over thousands of years by the Barron River.
When you arrive at Lake Placid, meet your guide to get ready for your white-water rafting tour on the river, which snakes its way down from the mountains toward the Coral Sea. During this scenic experience, enjoy a combination of calm water and a series of white-water rapids, providing you with both peaceful floating and more exciting action. You’ll raft for up to two hours on rapids up to grade III.
No experience is necessary, making this a good choice for beginner rafters. Rafts hold up to seven passengers plus your river guide, who keeps you safe and entertained. When your tour is over, return to your pickup point.
Total duration of this tour depends on your pickup location or if you drive yourself.
AU$30 per person River Levy payable on board to Foaming Fury.
Stop At:
• Foaming Fury, 19-21 Barry St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
• Barron Gorge National Park, Wrights Lookout Rd, Queensland Australia
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Children between 12 and 17 years require a parent or guardian to sign a waiver form
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Stop what you're doing and book your tickets. My friend and I had an incredible afternoon white water rafting and it was worth every penny. We want to come back and do the full day Tully next time. We went on a gorgeous sunny day but I think it would be heaps of fun in the pouring rain, too. The...
Stop what you're doing and book your tickets. My friend and I had an incredible afternoon white water rafting and it was worth every penny. We want to come back and do the full day Tully next time. We went on a gorgeous sunny day but I think it would be heaps of fun in the pouring rain, too. The view upstream is breathtaking, and I was surprised that you also get several opportunities to hop out of the raft and drift down some small rapids. What made it even more fun was our guide Jack (aka. 21). His energy and humour made the whole experience a memorable highlight of our trip to Cairns. Great guides make such a difference and I'm so grateful we got put with him, can't thank him enough. Give this man a raise!The whole thing was great. Jack 21 was a great guide, informative with big emphasis on safety. Also great at explaining requirements and rowing techniques of the tour. Well done Jack.
The whole thing was great. Jack 21 was a great guide, informative with big emphasis on safety. Also great at explaining requirements and rowing techniques of the tour. Well done Jack.Fantastic time with Marko and Liv. Lots of fun. A bit of danger- but not too much. Loved floating down the river solo. Highly recommended.
Fantastic time with Marko and Liv. Lots of fun. A bit of danger- but not too much. Loved floating down the river solo. Highly recommended.We did the white water rafting on the Barron River and could not recommend it enough! Everything was fantastic! From having to change dates due to covid originally to the pick up on the day the whole rafting experience to drop off - nothing short of outstanding! Christian, Jess, Jacki and the who...
We did the white water rafting on the Barron River and could not recommend it enough! Everything was fantastic! From having to change dates due to covid originally to the pick up on the day the whole rafting experience to drop off - nothing short of outstanding! Christian, Jess, Jacki and the whole crew were top class and definitely made our time so much more enjoyable! It is a must! Thanks team!! :)What a sensational day! Adrenalin, exhilaration, fun & lots of laughs. Kristian our guide was a legend. His experience evident and jovial manner made our day. A huge thanks!
What a sensational day! Adrenalin, exhilaration, fun & lots of laughs. Kristian our guide was a legend. His experience evident and jovial manner made our day. A huge thanks!We went on this amazing adventure on Monday 2nd May 2022. We had the most exciting time. Kristian is such an awesome guide, we had so much fun. I was nervous at first. Kristian soon made feel at ease. He is great fun, very experienced. Made the adventure 10 times better. Thanks Kristian. If your ...
We went on this amazing adventure on Monday 2nd May 2022. We had the most exciting time. Kristian is such an awesome guide, we had so much fun. I was nervous at first. Kristian soon made feel at ease. He is great fun, very experienced. Made the adventure 10 times better. Thanks Kristian. If your not sure we highly recommend you do this. Michael and Saverina