About this tour
A full-day white-water rafting adventure on the Tully River in Tropical North Queensland, lasting 12 hours including transport and a pub dinner. You'll spend up to 3 hours navigating Grade 3–4 rapids through Tully Gorge National Park with expert guides, tackling steep drops and fast currents. Hotel pickup from Cairns or Mission Beach is available, or self-drive. All gear and training are provided. A river levy of $35 applies on the day.
Highlights
- Up to 3 hours of Grade 3–4 white-water rapids through Tully Gorge National Park
- Expert guides lead you through steep drops and swirling currents
- All rafting equipment, training, and safety gear supplied
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns or Mission Beach included
- Post-rafting pub dinner to debrief with your crew
- Self-drive option available if you prefer independent transport
- Suitable for ages 13+ with strong swimming ability and English comprehension
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your Cairns or Mission Beach hotel early (exact time confirmed on booking), or drive yourself to the meeting point. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, guides will walk you through paddling techniques and river protocol. You'll then launch into the rapids, spending approximately 3 hours navigating fast-flowing Grade 3–4 sections with drops and turbulent currents; guides will call commands that you must follow precisely.
After exiting the river, you'll have time to recover and freshen up before heading to a local pub for a group dinner. The experience winds down with storytelling and reflection before return transport to your accommodation (or self-drive departure).
What travellers say
- Genuinely challenging rapids — not watered down for casual paddlers
- Expert guides manage safety while maintaining high-intensity action
- All equipment and training included; no prior experience needed
- Flexible transport: hotel pickup, or self-drive to suit your schedule
- Post-rafting meal builds camaraderie with your crew
- Not accessible to weak swimmers or non-English speakers for safety reasons
- Physically demanding — requires high fitness and cardiovascular health
- River levy ($35) and optional add-ons charged separately on the day
- Early start and 12-hour commitment may exhaust less resilient participants
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This trip suits experienced adventurers seeking genuine adrenaline and high-intensity thrills rather than beginner-friendly paddling. You must be a competent swimmer, fully fluent in English, and physically fit — guides will assess language and swimming ability on pickup day, and participation can be refused if concerns arise. Not suitable for anyone with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Minimum age is 13 (younger teens need parental waiver countersignature). The river levy ($35) is payable on the day. Shoe hire and sunglass straps cost $5 each if needed; photos are available for separate purchase. Dietary requirements must be flagged at booking for the meal. Group size and exact pickup times depend on your chosen transport option.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.