Tours/Cairns and the Tropical North/Cairns Rainforest River Tubing
Viator · group up to 60 pax

Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

4.7(734)Cairns and the Tropical North1 hour
VIATOR4.7(309)TRIPADVISOR4.7(425)

Description

Enjoy the ultimate tropical escape on this half-day rainforest river tubing adventure with convenient return transfers included—morning tours offer pickups from Cairns and the Northern Beaches, while afternoon tours include pickups from Cairns only. Float through a scenic mix of calm stretches and gentle flowing sections during approximately 90-minutes of river tubing on a professional-grade twin-chamber tube designed for comfort and stability. As you drift downstream, take in the lush rainforest surroundings, granite boulders, and pristine waterways while cooling off in the refreshing waters of Tropical North Queensland. Perfect for travelers aged 5 years and above, this fun and relaxing experience is ideal for families, couples, solo adventurers, and groups looking to connect with nature and enjoy an unforgettable half-day adventure.

Tour Options

Morning Tour Family (2A2C)
  • Rainforest River Tubing: Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns Pickup included
Morning Tour from Cairns
  • Pickup included
Afternoon Tour from Cairns
  • Afternoon Tour Pickup included
Afternoon Tour Family (2A2C)
  • Afternoon Tour Pickup included

Highlights

Safety equipment
Professional guide
Hotel pickup for Morning Tubing from Cairns/Northern Beaches, and Cairns ONLY for Afternoon Tubing
Twin-chamber tube
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Safety equipment
Professional guide
Hotel pickup for Morning Tubing from Cairns/Northern Beaches, and Cairns ONLY for Afternoon Tubing
Twin-chamber tube
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Shoe hire (Available for $5 per pair if required)
Tubing Levy

Pickup Locations & Times

Morning Tour: Pick up from limited spots in Cairns and the Northern Beaches. Afternoon Tour: Pick up from limited spots in Cairns ONLY.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Not suitable for anyone who may be pregnant

Reviews(734)

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Heather_R
August 18, 2026
Loved this experience, great guides, good value

Wear your togs, take a change of clothes and have fun. You can leave your stuff on the bus which saves worrying about your purse and phone. Good idea to go to the toilet before you leave and have a drink with you. Loved the pick up and drop off. Easier than I thought it so much fun.

Operator response

Huge thanks for the awesome feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your day with us on the River Tubing Tour. Cairns is a pretty special place and we love sharing it with travellers like you. Safe travels and come back anytime for round two!

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Sidrah_H
August 17, 2026
Memorable river tubing!!

We had the river tubing tour with Shinaye, Max, and Sophie, and it was an absolutely amazing experience! From start to finish, they were friendly, helpful, funny, and incredibly encouraging. They made everyone feel comfortable and ensured we had a great time throughout the day. Their positive energy and enthusiasm really added to the experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and memorable adventure. It's also worth checking out the other tours they offer, as I'm sure they would be just as fantastic. Thank you, Shinaye, Max, and Sophie, for making it such a memorable day! 🌟🚣‍♀️😊

Operator response

Wow we’re grinning from ear to ear reading your review! The whole crew puts a lot of heart into creating epic days out, so it means a lot that you had such a great time on the River Tubing Tour. We love to hear that our guides helped make such an amazing day and we will be sure to let Shinaye, Max and Sophie know! Thanks for choosing Cairns Adventure Group — see you for another adventure soon!

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stuartcB9492US
August 14, 2026
A family must do, even for fairly young ones

A great trip and exactly what we expected. The trip from Cairns was short and everything was well organised when we arrived at the river. The guides were helpful and friendly especially JC and we all had a fun time on the river especially our 6 year old.

Operator response

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience on our River Tubing 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!

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Anthony_P
August 13, 2026
Tubing down Mulgrave River

Loved this and totally recommend. Guides were amazing and very patient with us. So much fun and would do this again.

Operator response

Woohoo! Thanks for the awesome review, we are stoked that you had a blast on our River Tubing Tour. Our crew is doing a happy dance right now.

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Kirsten_M
August 13, 2026
Would highly recommend

Such a relaxing morning out on the Little Mulgrave River! Pick-up from Reef Fleet Terminal was right on time, and the driver and guides were friendly, professional and efficient — checked us onto the bus smoothly, made sure waivers were sorted, and were upfront about the $20/person tubing levy. The rapids were gentle, and the scenery honestly stole the show — clear water, tranquil surrounds, hard to believe you’re so close to town. The guides were patient and communicated really clearly, which made a big difference for people in our group who weren’t super confident on the water. Never once felt unsafe. One tip if you’re on the shorter side (I’m 150cm) — reaching the water to paddle can be tricky, but you’ll figure out a system, and the guides will give you a push if you drift off course. Helmets and life jackets are provided. We wore crocs, which were perfect for the mud and river water — footwear hire is $5 if needed, so maybe skip the white sneakers! We left around 7:50am and were back by midday — felt like just the right amount of time on the river. Great value, and a lovely activity - our tour had a mix of families with children, couples and solo travellers. A few practical notes: the changing facilities at the end are pretty basic with no showers, and wear sunscreen plus a shirt — you’re out in the sun on the water for a good amount of time even though most of the route is shaded. Otherwise, just listen to the guides — they know exactly what they’re doing.

Operator response

Wow — thank you for such a thoughtful review! Our team is absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience on our River Tubing was a highlight of your time in the tropics. We put a lot of energy into creating tours that are not only fun, but also full of local stories, natural beauty, and good vibes. Your kind words mean the world to us and will definitely be shared with the crew. Whenever you’re back in Far North Queensland, we’d love to welcome you on another adventure!

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G1492ZTclaireh
August 11, 2026
Awesome Afternoon Tubing on the River

This was amazing! It was a last minute decision to book this river adventure and I am so glad I did. The whole thing was really well organized by our awesome guides. We were helped and supported by the super friendly CA Crew, and it was a lot of fun from start to finish. Would absolutely recommend! Five star

Operator response

Cheers for the love! We had a blast showing you around the tropics and are thrilled you enjoyed our River Tubing Tour. Until the next adventure!

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H4065ZAscottb
August 11, 2026
Must do the River Tubing

Tom was a great guide who ensured all had a great experience no matter what. Very helpful guide for those who may not be familiar at river tubing. Recommend for all

Operator response

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience! Our team absolutely loves showing off the best of this region, and we’re pumped to hear you enjoyed the River Tubing Tour. Hope we get to explore more tropical magic with you next time!

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David_B
August 5, 2026
No tour

Trip was booked paid for and confirmed. Then a couple of days later cancelled. ……………………………….::::.:.::

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698wendyt
August 5, 2026
Treat Yourself!!

We had a fabulous day! Great pick up and drop off service. Fantastic, and fun guides and coach driver! Beautiful part of the world. Felt very confident with our safety instructions and would highly recommend this adventure when in Cairns.

Operator response

Huge thanks for the awesome feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your day with us on our River Tubing Tour. Cairns is a pretty special place and we love sharing it with travellers like you. Safe travels and come back anytime for round two!

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Melle_S
August 3, 2026
Super trip

Great trip with super nice guidance, certainly Lily was super as driver and guide. Was relax yet with nice gears

Operator response

Glad we could add some adventure to your Cairns trip!

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