Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

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Self Drive

2 Adults x $75.99

$151.98

Approx Total

$151.98

Self Drive to Lake Placid Car Park
Pickup included

Port Douglas Pick Up

2 Adults x $98.98

$197.96

Approx Total

$197.96

Pick up from Port Douglas
Pickup included

Cairns & Beaches Pick Up

2 Adults x $86.21

$172.42

Approx Total

$172.42

Pick up from Cairns and the Northern Beaches
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Safety equipment
Pickup and drop-off from Cairns or Port Douglas with by coach (Saturday & Sundays Cairns Only)

AU$30 river levy (payable direct)
Optional extras such as shoe rental ($5)
Souvenir photos optional (available to purchase $59)

Overview

Enjoy an outdoor adventure in Queensland with a 2-hour white-water rafting tour in Barron Gorge National Park. This experience is a suitable introduction to river rafting for first-timers, providing an exhilarating time with a rafting guide. Take in rainforest views along the Barron River as you navigate rapids up to grade III. When booking, you have the option to include pickup in Cairns and the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas, or drive yourself to the starting point.

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Agincourt Beachfront Apartments 69-73 Arlington Esp, , Clifton Beach, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4879
Alamanda Palm Cove By Lancemore 1 Veivers Rd, PO Box 40, Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4879
Alassio Palm Cove 139 Williams Esp, , Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4879
BIG4 Port Douglas Glengarry Holiday Park 70 Mowbray River Road, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Cairns Beach Resort 129 Oleander St, , Holloways Beach, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4878
Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel 58 McLeod Street, , Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Cairns City Palms 199 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Cairns Colonial Club Resort 18-26 Cannon St, Manunda, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Cairns Harbourside Hotel 209-217 The Esplanade, Entrance through Lake Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Cairns Queens Court 167 - 173 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Cairns Reef Apartment & Motel 670-678 Bruce Hwy, , Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Cairns Southside International 450 Mulgrave Road., , Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park 49-61 Little Pease Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Crystalbrook Flynn 85 Esplanade, Access via 68-72 Abbott St, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Crystalbrook Riley 131 -141 Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Dougies Backpackers Resort 111 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
First City Caravilla 1 Kelly St, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort 57-89 Grafton St, , Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Half Moon Bay Resort 101 - 103 Wattle St, Yorkeys Knob, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4878
Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut 23-51 Anderson Rd, , Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4868
Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa 80 Kewarra Street, , Kewarra Beach, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4879
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa 81-85 Cedar Rd, , Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4879
Mantra PortSea Port Douglas 76 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
NRMA Cairns Holiday Park Cairns Holiday Park 12-30 Little Street, Manunda, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Nimrod Resort Apartments 31 Nautilus St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Niramaya Villas and Spa 1 Bale Dr, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort 122 Lake St, , Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Oaks Port Douglas Resort 87-109 Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Palm Royale Cairns 7-11 Chester Ct, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Paradise Links Resort 24 - 70 Nautilus St, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas 20-22 Davidson St, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas 316 Port Douglas Rd, , Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 209 - 217 Abbott Street, , Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Sea Temple Port Douglas Luxury Apartments U 22 36 Mitre St, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas 168-190 Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
Summer House Backpackers 341 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Tasman Holiday Parks - Cairns Cool Waters 2 Shale St, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Thala Beach Nature Reserve 5078 Captain Cook Hwy, Oak Beach, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877
The Lakes Cairns 2 Greenslopes St, , Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
The Sebel Palm Cove Coral Coast Drive, , Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4879
Travellers Oasis Backpackers 8 Scott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Tropic Days Backpackers 26 - 28 Bunting St, , Cairns, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870
Turtle Cove Beach Resort 4500 Captain Cook Highway, Wangetti, Queensland, Australia, AU, 4877

Pickup details

AU$30 River Levy per person payable on board. We pick up from limited hotels and accommodations in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

Just 20 minutes from central Cairns and 40 minutes from Port Douglas, Barron Gorge National Park is convenient for whichever option you select when booking—either hotel pickup by coach or driving yourself to Lake Placid. The park is known for its rugged rainforest mountains, steep ravines, Barron Falls, and, of course, Barron Gorge, carved out over thousands of years by the Barron River. When you arrive at Lake Placid, meet your guide to get ready for your white-water rafting tour on the river, which snakes its way down from the mountains toward the Coral Sea. During this scenic experience, enjoy a combination of calm water and a series of white-water rapids, providing you with both peaceful floating and more exciting action. You’ll raft for up to two hours on rapids up to grade III. No experience is necessary, making this a good choice for beginner rafters. Rafts hold up to 7 people plus your river guide, who keeps you safe and entertained. When your tour is over, return to your pickup point. AU$30 per person River Levy payable on board IMPORTANT: Saturday & Sunday Morning Tours departs Cairns only

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 12 years
Children between 12 and 17 years require a parent or guardian to sign a waiver form
No Port DOuglas pickup available for Saturday & Sunday Morning Tours

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund

September 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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A great afternoon!

Published on Feb, 2025

An action packed afternoon for adrenaline junkies. Jade was a brilliant guide and made the drops fun with lots of splashing of water, but kept us safe. The pick up & drop off went smoothly and it’s only a 15-20 minute drive from Cairns which is a plus.

A fantastic, fun experience out on the water

Published on Jan, 2025

Great fun, even though it was a little bit scary. Tour guides were great - very informative, friendly and safety conscious.

Super fun experience

Published on Jan, 2025

Was so much fun, the 2 hours went by fast. Hannah was great, full of energy and funny and we felt safe in her hands. Thanks Hannah for being such a legend, 'Team Croc'

Love these guys. Easy for...

Published on Jan, 2025

Love these guys. Easy for beginners but if you're younger it's better to try the hazard 4 rapids they have on offer.

Fun & adrenalin pumping afternoon.

Published on Jan, 2025

I was nervous about white water rafting at the beginning, but in the end, I did enjoy myself. I am 56 years old and was worried that I would end up falling out of the raft. I almost did but managed to hold on. The guides were great and very safety conscience. As the river was up a bit, they took the time to assess the river and choose the best way to navigate the upcoming rapids. We were lucky enough to have the legend Rocky as our guide.

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