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Cairns Waterfalls Riverboarding Experience by Rapid Boarders

Duration: 4.5 Hours
Starts / Ends: Cairns, QLD
Price Per: From $299.00
Suited To: All Ages, 12+, Active Travellers
Accommodation: N/A

Experience the rapids of the Barron Gorge on this River Boarding tour!

HIGHLIGHTS

Barron Gorge National Park, is well known as one of two White Water Rafting hotspots around Cairns over a challenging grade 3 Whitewater If you have already been White Water Rafting before, River Boarding is your next adventure! Just a short 15min drive from Cairns, we take you to the mighty Barron river in amongst the tropical rainforest.

River Boarding is a more personal experience, everyone has their own individual riverboards, fins, safety equipment & we are head first into the river rapids, tackling the course from within the Barron Gorge River (as apposed to on the river).

 

Suitable for families, people looking for their next adventure, or to try something new like Australia’s only riverboarding tour company. With a maximum of 16 people in your group (unless private charter), this is definitely a personal experience to enjoy in the Wet Tropics!

 

Duration

Please allow up to 4.5hrs for the whole experience from start to finish, every day is a little different, depends on weather, road conditions & fun!

INCLUDED

  • Wetsuits (Winter Season)
  • Helmet, Life Jacket
  • Fins, Riverboard
  • Safety equipment to wear for the riverboarding adventure
  • Professional instruction from a certified instructor
  • Return Shuttle Transport from Allbout Cairns Shop to location

 

What to Bring

 

  • BYO food – Snacks
  • Swimmers, boardies, cozzies, bikinis, rash top (Optional)
  • Towel, Sunnies & Sunscreen
  • Comfy sandals or flip flops
  • Shoes aren’t needed but thick socks can be a good idea to prevent fins from rubbing
  • Maybe something a little warmer in winter, dry change of clothes & jumper
  • Camera/Go Pro & attachments (must be hands free)
  • Cash (just in case for extras)
  • Wear contact lenses rather than prescription glasses.
  • Daily medication
  • Humour & a sense of adventure

 

Restrictions

 

  • Age: Guests under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Pregnancy: Strongly not recommended during any stage of your pregnancy.
  • Fitness Levels: We accept your challenge to cater to everyone’s pace, size & ability.
  • Swimming Levels: Guests need to have a very basic level of confidence to manovere in the water.
  • Medical Conditions: Please advise diet requirements, allergies, surgeries, impairments, or disabilities that may affect your level of enjoyment on the day & so we can best cater to you.

 

Extras

Pick up from Cairns CBD accommodation $10.00 per person Pre-purchased Photo packages $25.00 per person ($45.00 on the day) Go Pro Hire $60.00 per camera, $25.00 32GB SD Card

Carbon Neutral Tours Booking direct supports small and sustainable business practises Maximum of 12 people - unless booked as a group