Raging Thunder: half day Barron River Rafting (code CBL)
Cairns is lucky enough to have the Barron River located just 20 minutes away, with the half day white water raft adventure leaving you plenty of time to enjoy other activities on the same day.
Barron Half Day Rafting
The Barron River is perfect for anyone who has never tried White Water Rafting or those looking for an afternoon of fun and excitement. Your guide will take you on an eco-adventure through the Barron Gorge National Park aboard your 8 person inflatable raft, tackling grade 2 and 3 rapids including the infamous Rooster Tail where an action photo will be taken. Plus you’ll get a chance to try raft surfing (dependent on water levels) and to cool off with a swim in Lake Placid.
Includes:
-Up to 2 hours White Water Rafting
-Tea and coffee at the end of your rafting trip
-Guaranteed water levels all year round
-All tuition - no experience necessary (most of your fellow rafters will have never rafted before)
-All accommodation transfers
Extra costs: AU$25 for insurance charges, land management agency prescribed daily client fee, water release fees, transfer costs, GST and administration charges is payable on the day of travel.
What to bring: Lace up shoes (Shoes available for hire) | change of clothes| towel | suncreen | Ticket
Please note: Rafting is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant. Min age 13 years old.
Cairns - Depart 2pm for the 30 minute drive up the Barron Gorge Valley
Top Of the River - Gear-up with life jackets, helmets and paddles
Raft - From just below Barron River Power Station down a series of grade 2 and 3 rapids
Paddle - From the last rapid paddle the short distance to Lake Placid
Relax - Arrive at our afternoon tea location for a coffee or tea, and to view photos of the day’s action, return to Cairns approx 6.00pm
Departs Cairns & Northern Beaches daily at 2pm.
Returns approx 6.00pm.
Extra costs: AU$25 for insurance charges, land management agency prescribed daily client fee, water release fees, transfer costs, GST and administration charges is payable on the day of travel.