Cairns Rafting Tours

Check-in is mandatory for all guests (1x per person) and must be completed prior to rafting. Click the following link to complete your check-in.

NOTE: For guests under 18yrs, please see [terms and conditions] prior to completing.

• Self Drive to our Depot: 2:30pm – Meet at 36 O’Keefe St. Free street parking.
• Cairns City and Northern Beaches: 2:05pm – 2:40pm
• Port Douglas: 1:45pm – 2.00pm
• Self Drive to Lake Placid: 3:00pm – Meet at the Car Park (101 Lake Placid Road). Our Team will meet you at the carpark – please wait with your vehicle.

Please contact us if you are unsure of your pick up time or location on phone +61 7 4042 7300 or email info@cairnsadventuregroup.com.au.

• A towel
• Change of clothes
• Secure footwear
• Cash / Credit Card / A Payment Method – If you have booked via a Travel Agent or Online, you may have a $30pp River Levy to pay on the day. This can be done with cash or card (1.5% surcharge applies), payable on the bus. You will also need some form of payment if you wish to use our shoe hire, or purchase sunglasses straps and/or photo memories.

• Light, sun-protective clothing (denims or heavy materials discouraged).
• Bathers with a rash vest are recommended.
• Secure footwear*.

*Any shoe with a back strap or that wraps around the heel. Examples include crocs (in sports mode), sandals (with a back strap), old runners and reef shoes. If you do not have suitable shoes, they can be hired from us for $5.00 per pair. This can be arranged in advance by calling our Office, or on the day with our Guides. This is in addition to the tour cost.

• If you’ve booked via a travel agent or online, you may have a $30 per person River Levy to pay on the day. This can be settled with cash or card on the bus (please note a 1.5% surcharge applies to card payments).
• Secure footwear is required. If needed, shoes can be hired for $5 per pair by calling our office in advance or directly from our guides on the day.
• If you wear glasses or sunglasses, we strongly recommend using straps. These can be purchased for $5 each through our office or with our guides.
• All guests must be over 12 years old.
• Expectant mothers are not permitted to participate.
• Please disclose any medical conditions prior to travel. If you’re unsure about your ability to participate, we recommend consulting with a medical practitioner. Medical details must be noted on your pre-arrival check-in form.
• You can capture the adventure with our Rafting Photo Package – $59, available to pre-purchase through our office or directly with our guides after the tour.
• Personal belongings will be securely stored on the bus, which will meet you at the bottom of the river post-tour.
• Please note: Due to flood damage in Barron Gorge (December 2023), toilet facilities are unavailable post-tour, and changing facilities are limited.
• For more information on accessibility, visit our Accessibility Page

• Contact us if you have any queries or need more info +61 7 4042 7300 or email info@cairnsadventuregroup.com.au.
• For Terms and Conditions of your booking, please click here

• Can I take a GoPro Rafting?

  Yes! GoPro’s are permitted if they are secured to your body. They cannot be handheld or loose in the boat.

• What safety equipment is provided?

  Life jackets and helmets are provided and checked by our Guides before the activity. Shoes and glasses straps can be hired or purchased.

• Barron River Safety Video (English)
• Barron River Safety Video (Chinese)
• Barron River Safety Video (Japanese)