Experience the heart thumping thrill of the white water rapids on the spectacular Barron River Gorge, through the Barron Gorge National Park & the World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics. Also, enjoy the calm areas where you can absorb the natural, ethereal beaty of the worlds oldest rainforest & waterfalls.

The Barron River Gorge

The Barron River Gorge is located just 20 minutes drive north of Cairns and lies along a traditional pathway used by the original indigenous Djabugay people. The spectacular Barron Falls, further upstream, are considered a sacred site. The famous Kuranda Railway and Skyrail Cableway also traverse sections of the gorge.

The White Water Rapids

This heart thumping ride, with rapids to grade 3, spears through The Barron Gorge National Park and the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics.

Grade 3 rapids: Rapids with fairly high waves (1-2 m); broken water, stoppers and strong eddies; exposed rocks; small falls. The passage may be difficult to recognize from on the river and inspection from the bank may be required. Maneuvering to negotiate the rapids is required. As a generalisation grades tend to go higher as water levels increases because of the steep nature of river gradients in this country.

In the calmer sections you will get to enjoy the ethereal beauty of the worlds oldest rainforest and waterfalls from a unique waterline perspective. During the day you will also discover why the Barron's rapids have names such as 'Rooster Tail', 'Cheese Churn' and 'Hells Gate'.

What to bring

All you need to bring is lace-up shoes, that WILL get wet (rental shoes are available for a small fee), swimming costume & towel (you will need to have your swimming costume already on when you are picked up), a spare change of clothes and don't forget the 15+ sunscreen.

You will be provided with safety equipment, including life jacket, helmet and spray jacket, as well as light refreshments after the trip while viewing the day's photos.

Departure Point

Tour departs from your Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas accommodation.

Northern Beaches includes: Palm Cove, Holloways Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach, Clifton Beach

Departure Time

Departs Cairns and Northern Beaches at 1:30pm
Departs Port Douglas at 1:05pm

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick up is available from most Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas hotels.
Please advise your hotel details at time of booking in the space provided
You are required to call the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to confirm your pick up.

Additional Information

This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of tour date
Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Children aged 13-18 years require a Parents or Guardians counter signature on waiver form
Tour is operated in English

For further details, click on the 'More Info' button above. To book online immediately, click on the 'Book' button.

Prices include GST
Prices are per person.

Prices include:
* Approximately 2 hours of rafting through Barron Gorge
* All rafting equipment (except shoes which can be hired at a small cost)
* Internationally-experienced river guides
* Return transfers to and from your Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas accommodation

Prices do not include:
* Optional gratuities
* Action photos or video of your trip available for purchase
* An on-board levy of AUD $25.00pp (payable direct to the operator upon commencement of trip)