Barron River Half Day White Water Rafting Adventure

The Cairns area's popular Barron River is a great option to get out on the water and take part in a white water rafting adventure! This Barron River half day white water rafting tour - that includes all required rafting equipment - offers 2 hours of pure rafting fun, on a course that offers the intermediate challenge of Grade 3 rapids. With guaranteed water levels all year round, the Barron River makes for the ideal rafting destination due to its proximity to Cairns.

Booking this tour will let you join a friendly, experienced guide and the rest of your rafters on the exhilarating rapids of the Barron River as it winds its way through the heart of the Barron Gorge National Park. You'll be surrounded by the beautiful greenery of Cairns' tropical natural rainforest that provides a great visual contrast to the waters you'll be having fun on - if you're out for a semi-challenging, enjoyable rafting experience in the Cairns region, then this is the package for you!

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Inclusions

• 2 hours of White Water Rafting on the Barron River
• Rafting equipment
• Guaranteed water levels all year round
• All tuition (no experience necessary)

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers (you will need to make your own way to the rafting departure point, 100 Lake Placid Rd, Caravonica)
• Meals
• A $30 per person Rafting Levy is not included and is payable directly to the local tour operator on the day of the activity

Highlights

• Fun, exciting and exhilarating for all the family
• Rafting in the beautiful Barron Gorge
• Close to Cairns & Port Douglas

Time

• Tours depart at 2pm and return at approximately 5.30pm

Departure Location

• Please meet at 100 Lake Placid Rd, Caravonica (Approx 25 minute drive from Cairns City and 60 minute drive from Port Douglas). Once you have received your voucher, please call the operator to confirm the tour departure time

What To Bring

• Your tour voucher and $30 Rafting Levy (cash or credit card accepted)
• Swimming costume
• Towel
• Money for souvenirs and snacks
• Leave all jewellery and valuables at your accommodation
• A change of clothes
• Sunscreen
• Secure footwear that you will be prepared to get wet

Additional Information

Cairns Adventure Group has been significantly affected by Cyclone Jasper and the subsequent flooding across the region. Due to current road closures and damage to Barron Gorge hydro station, we are unable to operate Barron River Rafting.

Terms And Conditions

• Please note that some medical conditions, disabilities and impairments may exclude participants from rafting for safety reasons, e.g. pregnancy and serious vision impairments. Passengers should disclose any medical condition, disabilities and impairments at time of booking
• Every participant must sign a Liability Release Form prior to commencing rafting tours
• For safety reasons, some medical conditions, disabilities and impairments may exclude participants from rafting. Passengers should disclose any medical conditions at time of booking
• Passengers under the age of 18 years must have a parent or guardian to sign the Liability Release Form on their behalf
• Minimum age is 12yrs

Cancellation Policy

• 50% cancellation fee applies within 48 hours of departure and 100% cancellation fee within 24 hours of departure

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements