Experience the thrill of white-water rafting in Barron Gorge National Park. Suitable for beginners, this half-day adventure offers rapids up to grade III and stunning rainforest views.
- Barron Gorge - 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.
- Safety equipment provided
- Pickup and drop-off from Cairns or Port Douglas in an air-conditioned coach
- AU$30 river levy (payable direct)
- Optional extras such as shoe rental ($5)
- Souvenir photos optional (available to purchase $59)
Enjoy an outdoor adventure in Queensland with a 2-hour white-water rafting tour in Barron Gorge National Park. This experience is a suitable introduction to river rafting for first-timers, providing an exhilarating time with a rafting guide. Take in rainforest views along the Barron River as you navigate rapids up to grade III. When booking, you have the option to include pickup in Cairns and the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas, or drive yourself to the starting point.
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Children between 12 and 17 years require a parent or guardian to sign a waiver form
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
