Barron River Half Day Rafting with Cairns & Nth Beaches Hotel Transfers
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May 2026
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What you can expect
The Cairns area's popular Barron River is a great venue 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 necessary 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 reasonable distance form Cairns.
Booking this tour will let you join a friendly, experienced guide and the rest of your rafters on the alternating smooth and bumpy waters 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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What you need to know
- 2 hours of White-Water Rafting on the Barron River
- Rafting equipment
- All training and equipment provided
- Experienced river guides
- Transfers from select Cairns & Nth Beaches hotels
- River Levy $35 per person - payable on the day of travel
- Souvenir photos available
- Shoe hire - available if required
- Fun, exciting and exhilarating for all the family
- Rafting in the beautiful Barron Gorge
- Close to Cairns & Port Douglas
- Tours depart Cairns at approximately 2.30 pm returning at approximately 6pm
- Select Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation
- Your tour voucher and $35 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
- Please note that some medical conditions, disabilities and impairments may exclude participants from rafting for safety reasons, e.g. serious vision impairments. Passengers should disclose any medical conditions, disabilities and impairments at time of booking
- Rafting is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant
- Every participant must sign a Liability Release Form prior to commencing rafting tours
- Passengers under the age of 18 years must have a parent or guardian to sign the Liability Release Form on their behalf
- Minimum age: 12 years for Barron River Rafting
- River Levy $35 per person - payable on the day of travel
- Pre-bookings essential; subject to availability and minimum numbers
- Changes allowed 48 hours prior; within 48 hours booking becomes non-refundable
- Minimum age: 12 years for Barron River Rafting
- River Levy $35 per person - payable on the day of travel
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- 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
Recent reviews
A wonderful day out
A wonderful day out! Loved the hospitality and our guide, Steve! Refreshing waters, a good swim, a couple of breathtaking instances. On-time pick up, good transfer facility, good buses, fun people. Fantastic photographer and awesome pictures! Coffee wasn't great.
Review for Barron River Half Day Rafting from Cairns or Nth Beaches
Great day for my first time white water rafting
Great day for my first time white water rafting. Great leaders and beautiful scenery in the tropics. Would definitely recommend and do it again!