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Cairns: Raging Thunder Barron Gorge River Rafting Trip

4.7  / 5
18 reviews
Activity provider:Cairns Adventure Group
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Cairns: Raging Thunder Barron Gorge River Rafting Trip

Activity provider:Cairns Adventure Group
4.7  / 5
18 reviews
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From US$ 79.01 per person

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Embark on a scenic rafting day trip down the Barron Gorge that combines calm water floating with a series of 2-3 white water rapids. Get all the gear and training you need for a safe adventure.

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Duration 4 hours
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Instructor
English
Pickup optional
Please call 1-800-801-540 the day prior to travel to reconfirm your booking and pickup time.
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while surrounded by a tropical rainforest
  • Master paddling techniques with rafting guides and practice rafting sessions
  • Feel refreshed while white water rafting through the scenic Barron Gorge
  • Experience bigger and fast-paced rapids as well as easy and gentle rapids
Full description

Prepare for adventure and action on this guided white water rafting tour on the Barron River. Receive all rafting training and equipment needed before venturing into the water to experience grade 2 and 3 rapids. The Barron River is located only 20 minutes from Cairns and offers a great introduction to white water rafting. You’ll get to experience up to 2 hours of rafting with a combination of exciting rapids and calm water paddling.

Begin with pickup from your accommodation or self-driving to the starting point at Lake Placid. Once here, meet your river guide and fellow paddlers and get fitted with your life jacket, helmet, and rafting shoes, if you choose to rent a pair. 

Follow a short track with your group down to the river where you will board your raft and receive a comprehensive safety briefing and paddling instructions from your guide. You will have the chance to practice in the flat water before it's time to hit the white water.

The first couple of rapids you raft through are small and easy, giving you plenty of time to get a feel for how the raft moves through the water before it's time to navigate the bigger, more exciting rapids, including the Rooster Tail.

The combination of grade 2 and 3 rapids will ensure you have a thrilling trip rafting down the Barron. At the bottom section of the river, enjoy a flat paddle where you'll have time to admire the stunning scenery and learn about the surrounding rainforest and native wildlife.

After arriving at the take-out point, change into your dry clothes. On the journey back to your hotel, find the action photos available for preview to purchase.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Tour guide
  • Training session
  • Rafting equipment
  • Changing rooms
  • Rafting levy
  • Shoe rental (available for $5 per pair)
  • Souvenir photos (available for $55)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 12 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Arrive and park in the Lake Placid car park at 2:30 PM.

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What to bring

  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Credit card
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Sports shoes
  • Water shoes
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Intoxication
  • Jewelry
  • Valuables
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4.7 /5

based on 18 reviews

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It was the best activity in Cairns. The activity was full of fun and thrill. Our guide Logan was very competent in her job and looked after us with the safety measures. I will highly recommended this activity in Cairns. Customer service was excellent and there is nothing to complain about.

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