White River Rafting in Barron River
White River Rafting in Barron River
4.9 (329)  
North Cairns, QLD 4870
  • Highlights
    • 2 hours white river rafting (rapids graded 3) in Barron River
    • River rafting lessons for safety & to get you having fun in no time
    • Rafting gear & safety equipment
    • Professional & certified River Guides to provide tips & tricks
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  • Overview

    The Barron River Half Day Tour is a fantastic introduction to White Water Rafting. It’s fun, exciting and exhilarating, suitable for all the family.

    The beautiful Barron Gorge National Park is only 20 minutes from the centre of Cairns (40 minutes ex-Port Douglas). It’s known for its rugged rainforest mountains, steep ravines, the mighty Barron Falls and of course, Barron Gorge, which has been carved out over thousands of years by the Barron River.

    This is where we do our half day white water rafting tour, on the ebb and flow of the Barron River, as it snakes its way down from the mountains and heads out to the Coral Sea.

    This is a scenic rafting / rainforest adventure which combines calm water floating with a series of white water rapids for adventure and action.

  • What's included?
    • Enjoy up to two hours rafting, on up to grade 3 rapids.
    • Let our guides entertain you on this spectacular river, offering guaranteed water levels year round!
    • Our rafts carry up to seven passengers plus your river guide. No experience necessary.
    • Return transfers (from Cairns and Port Douglas)
    • 2 Hours White Water Rafting (up to grade 3 rapids)
    • All Tuition (and safety equipment), River Guides (professional and certified), Barron Gorge National Park (stunning rainforest). 
    • Optional Extras: Shoe Hire ($5) | Souvenir Photos

    Grade 3:

    • Rapids with fairly high waves (1-2 m); broken water, stoppers and strong eddies; exposed rocks; small falls. The passage may be difficult to recognise from on the river and inspection from the bank may be required. Maneuvering to negotiate the rapids is required.

    Timings:

    • Cairns (Daily): Pick up at approx 2pm | Return 5.30pm
    • Cairns (Seasonal): Pick up at approx 8.45am | Return 1pm
    • Port Douglas (Daily): Pick up at approx 1.15pm | Return 6.30pm
    • Port Douglas (Seasonal): Pick up at approx 8am | Return 2pm
  • Location

    • Pick Up Locations: Cairns and Northern Beaches, Port Douglas & Self Drive
    • Cairns and Northern beaches rate includes pickups as far north as Palm Cove. Pickups north of Palm Cove are at the Port Douglas rate. 

  • Customer Reviews for Foaming Fury

    4.9

    329 reviews
    Peter Climatianos
    Peter Climatianos
    5 months ago

    Absolutely amazing experience. Was the highlight of our trip and Ash our guide was brilliant. Knowledgeable, funny and made our experience an unforgettable one. Highly recommend doing this as it's fun, thrilling and gets the adrenaline pumping.

    AP
    AP
    a year ago

    It was an amazing tour! We only had a half day left and therefore did Barron instead of Tully but it was so good. The whole tour was very well organized and best of all, our amazing guide Keanu showed us a great time! He was very experienced and super fun. Highly recommend this tour!

    Kylie Cao
    Kylie Cao
    3 months ago

    Well done guys!All our families had lots of fun via tubing. Carlos and Bruce are very welcoming and we feel relaxing both during the way travel on the bus and tubing. Thank you all the instructors and kayakers you are very caring and super friendly too.

    nathan li
    nathan li
    4 months ago

    I recently had the opportunity to go rafting with a group of friends, and I can confidently say it was one of the most exhilarating and memorable experiences of my life. We chose Barron Rafting for our adventure, and from start to finish, they exceeded our expectations. The journey began with a comprehensive safety briefing that not only made us feel at ease but also emphasized the importance of teamwork on the raft. Our guide, Jake, was not only an expert navigator but also an excellent communicator. He made sure we understood the commands and ensured everyone felt comfortable and prepared for the adventure ahead. Once on the water, the adrenaline kicked in as we navigated through the rushing rapids. The river provided the perfect mix of challenging sections and calmer waters, allowing us to catch our breath and soak in the breathtaking scenery. The natural beauty surrounding us, with lush greenery and towering cliffs, added an extra layer of magic to the experience. In conclusion, thank you for the service provided by Ash and his colleagues.

    Andrew McQuie
    Andrew McQuie
    9 months ago

    A nice tour, with friendly guides, this tour is a good introduction to white water rafting. It was great to get a comprehensive training on how to manage the rapids and work as a team. The one big downside was not being able to participate in the most exciting part of the tour the rapid surfing. We were denied the opportunity to participate because we there were two people on our raft to who were not able to swim, despite some other rafts having multiple goes, they never once told us we were not going to be given a turn. I was watching in anticipation of having a go then at the last moment we left, my daughter asked if we could have a turn and they said no, they could have swapped us to another boat for that part, felt let down, this could have easily been solved by better organisation.

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    • Experience Type: Outdoor
    • Activity Level: Moderate
    • Skill Level: Novice
    • ID Required: Yes
    • Booking Required: Yes
    • $30pp River Levy payable on the day
    • Minimum 8 persons to operate
    • Minimum age to participate is 12 years
    • Pickups north of Palm Cove are at the Port Douglas rate.
    • All prices are based per person. Includes levy.
    • All participants will be required to sign a liability release form prior to the trip commencing. The Mulgrave River may be used for half day rafting tours, when the Barron River is not available due to river levels or other reasons.

    Medical 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.

  • 50% refund within 48 hours of departure. NO refund within 24 hours of departure
  • Your voucher(s) and booking information will be included in the confirmation email you will receive shortly after purchasing the experience on Amazed.com.

    If the booking needs to be first confirmed by the host, you will receive your Amazed voucher within 24-48 hours of purchase.

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