Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comTully River Full-Day White Water Rafting from Cairns including BBQ Lunch
based on 9 reviews
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Location: Cairns, Northern Beaches or Palm Cove area
Product code: 3537CNS
Want to go white water rafting on your vacation to Tropical North Queensland? Go rafting on the the Tully River on this action packed full-day white water rafting adventure from Cairns! The Tully River rafting adventure, one of Australia's most popular rafting excursions, winds through World Heritage Rainforest and offers rapids up to grade 4.
The Tully River is Australia's best and most famous one-day white water rafting experience. It's North Queensland's ultimate white water, white knuckle adventure, with up to 5 hours of rafting over more than 45 rapids through World Heritage Rainforest.
The drive to Tully, 87 miles (140 kilometers) south of Cairns, is a scenic journey through cloud-covered coastal mountains, clear rivers and streams, fields of sugar cane and exotic fruits. Rafting in North Queensland has the advantage of departures all year round, tropical water temperatures and ease of access to compliment breath-taking scenery and rapids.
Rapids include the unforgettable "Alarm Clock", "Wet and Moisty", "Stair Case" and the dramatic "Theatre" - all before a riverside BBQ lunch opposite "Ponytail Falls" where time is made to replenish your batteries before the afternoon's remaining rapids.
All you need to bring is lace-up shoes (that WILL get wet), 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, a riverside BBQ lunch with tropical fruits, salads, tea, coffee and cool drinks (vegetarians catered for if advised) as well as light refreshments after the trip while viewing the day's video and photos at Rafters Cafe.
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- Action packed Tully River white water rafting full-day adventure from Cairns
- 5-hours rafting through Tully River - more than 45 rapids
- Rapids are graded to 4, perfect for all levels of experience
- Raft through World Heritage Rainforest
- Enjoy a riverside BBQ lunch including refreshments
- English-speaking informative and enthusiastic river guides
- Hotel pick up and drop off from centrally located Cairns and Northern Beaches
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Rafting on the Tully River
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Departure Point: Cairns and Northern Beaches or Mission Beach accommodation Departure Time:- 7:00am - Cairns and Northern Beaches
- 8:00am - Mission Beach
- 8:15am - Tully (self-drive option)
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 12 hours (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point- Rafting at Tully Gorge
- All rafting equipment (except shoes)
- Experienced river guides
- Hotel pickup and drop off (except from Tully)
- Morning tea and coffee, BBQ lunch and afternoon snack
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Photos (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 13 years
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
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 Tully River is graded rapids up to 4.
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
RAPID GRADE (4) Difficult rapids with high, powerful, irregular waves. Continual maneuvering of rafts is required to negotiate rapids Local Operator Information:
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Awesome time. Our guide was very funny and made the outing even better. Read more ›
Peter J M, United States of America, November 2008
