Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comBarron River Half-Day White Water Rafting from Cairns
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas, Australia
Product code: 3537BAR2
Seeking a white water rafting adventure? The Barron River, 20-minutes north of Cairns, offers spectacular scenery including the Barron Falls on this two-hour white water rafting tour from Cairns.
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 rapids are up to Grade 3.
This heart thumping ride spears through The Barron Gorge National Park and the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics. 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'.
All you need to bring is lace-up shoes (that WILL get wet), swimming costume and 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.
Australian Whitewater Rafting Grading System.
Grades do vary when water levels vary. As a generalization grades tend to go higher as water levels increases because of the steep nature of river gradients in this country. These grades are referred to as the NORMAL grade. Below are the general characteristics of the six grades of whitewater.
The Barron Gorge is graded rapids up to 3.
RAPID GRADE (1) Rapids are small regular waves.
RAPID GRADE (2) Rapids with regular medium sized waves (less than 1 meter) RAPID GRADE (3) Rapids with reasonable size waves (1-2 meters) with a need to hold on at times.
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- Feel the rush of white water rafting on this half-day tour from Cairns
- 2-hours rafting through Barron Gorge National Park
- Safety equipment including spray jackets, helmets and life jackets
- Rapids are graded to 3, perfect for beginners
- English-speaking informative and enthusiastic river guides
- Hotel pick up and drop off from centrally located Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas hotels
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Tour options:
Happy rafters on the Barron River north of Cairns
- Cairns and Northern Beaches: Daily
- Port Douglas: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Cairns and Northern Beaches - 1:30pm
- Port Douglas - 1:05pm
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point- Rafting at Barron Gorge
- All rafting equipment (except shoes)
- Experienced river guides
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Photos and DVD's (available for purchase)
- Rafting shoes (available to hire)
- On-board levy of AUD $30.00per person payable direct
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of travel. 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
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
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It was awesome. I will definitely go again and strongly recommend it. Read more ›
Tahia A, Australia, November 2007
As beginner's trip and introduction to white water rafting, this was excellent. Very well organised. Read more ›
Simon T, United Kingdom, October 2008
