Cairns White Water Rafting — Compare Rapids Trips
Cairns has two rivers for white water rafting: the Barron River (Grade 3, half day, close to town) and the Tully River (Grade 3–4, full day, Australia's best commercially rafted river). Compare every rafting trip below with live pricing.
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Barron River Rafting (Cairns Return Transfer)
Cairns, QLD
Half-day white water rafting on the Barron River with Cairns return transfers. Navigate exciting rapids through stunning tropical rainforest gorge — perfect for first-timers and thrill-seekers alike.
Tully River Rafting (Cairns Return Transfers)
Cairns, QLD
Australia's best white water rafting — a full day on the mighty Tully River with Grade 3-4 rapids. Includes Cairns return transfers, lunch, and expert guides through 45 rapids in pristine rainforest.
Aqua Adventure (Cairns Jetboating & Barron River Rafting)
Cairns, QLD
Double-hit adrenaline combo in Cairns — jetboating through Trinity Inlet followed by white water rafting on the Barron River. 4 hours of high-octane water action with stunning rainforest scenery.
Barron River Rafting (Port Douglas Return)
Port Douglas, QLD
Half-day Barron River rafting with Port Douglas pick-up and return. Perfect for travellers staying in Port Douglas wanting tropical white water rafting in a stunning gorge setting.
Barron River Rafting (Self Drive)
Cairns, QLD
Budget-friendly Barron River rafting — drive yourself to Lake Placid and jump straight into the action. 2.5 hours of white water rapids through tropical gorge without transfer costs.
Daintree Flow (Tully Rafting & Daintree Tour)
Cairns, QLD
2-day combo of adrenaline and nature — Tully River white water rafting and Daintree Rainforest exploration. Two of North Queensland's best experiences back to back.