Brace yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as you surge through the heart of Barron Gorge National Park. Feel the rush as you tackle the rapids, then soak in the stunning scenery while floating past rugged cliffs, dramatic ravines, and lush rainforest. You have the option to include a pickup from Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas, or the option to drive yourself to the meeting point. This option must be selected at the time of booking.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
We pick up from limited hotels and accommodations in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas (If option is selected). A self-drive option is also available (If option is selected).
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive lasts about 4h 30min.
Prices start at $92 per person for this Cairns and the Tropical North experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:45 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from limited hotels and accommodations in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas (If option is selected). A self-drive option is also available (If option is selected).
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 84 participants.
Children between 12 and 17 years require a parent or guardian to sign a waiver form
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,627 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Foaming Fury.
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Great experience for both of us, love the river and nature around. The team also really supported for all of us.
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience on our Barron River Rafting Tour! Our team absolutely loves showing off the best of this region, and we’re pumped to hear you enjoyed the adventure. Hope we get to explore more tropical magic with you next time!
Great experience with wonderful guides Great way to see the river Could improve with only 1-2 pick up locations in Cairns
Thank you for your feedback on our Barron River Rafting Trip! It means the world to our guides!
Even though my husband and I are ‘seniors’ and the oldest in all of the groups rafting that day, we were well looked after and had a lot of fun.
Wohoo we are so happy you had a blast on our Barron River Rafting Trip and we hope you join us for another adventure soon!
Very well looked after by the team especially Liv our leader, gave clear instructions, felt safe, great fun, enjoyed the rapids, well organized, thank you
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience on our Barron River Rafting Tour! Our team absolutely loves showing off the best of this region, and we’re pumped to hear you enjoyed the adventure. Hope we get to explore more tropical magic with you next time!
It was exhilarating. Our guide Jack was brilliant and our bus driver Jackie was exceptional. The only criticism I have is that we paid for the rafting but when we arrived we were then slugged with a $70 river levy. The trip was still worth every cent but I think the full coat should be told up front.
Very good experience, a family to join the stream, coach very careful, feel safe and exciting
Thank you :)
Excellent the whole Family loved it great experience. My son was not sure but after the first rapids he was hooked.
You’re a star! Glad we could add some adventure to your Cairns trip., and we're thrilled your son enjoyed it after his first rapid!
Excellent the family had a ball
Thanks heaps! Nothing we love more than happy adventurers. See you next round!
Great fun experience. Arnaud our guide was very good and funny.
You’re a star! Glad we could add some adventure to your Cairns trip.
The staff are lovely and super helpful. They made us feel comfortable and had great knowledge and experience on the Barron river rapids
Cheers for the love! Until the next adventure!
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| Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive | 4h 30min | 4.8 (1,627) | $92 | |
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