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Half Day Family Rafting on the Barron River

Join us for an exciting rafting experience the whole family can enjoy! Departing Cairns, Port Douglas or meet us on location

Join us for an exciting rafting experience the whole family can enjoy. We head to the rapids of the Barron River and on to Lake Placid which is situated in the stunning Barron Gorge National Park, only a short 20 minute drive from Cairns

The emphasis of this trip is FUN and it is the perfect introduction to rafting – we experience the thrill of grade 1 and 2 rapids under the watchful eye of trained and certified river guides. Your backdrop is pristine World Heritage listed Rainforest, providing a great backdrop for photos!

We use both 8 person rafts and 2 person sports rafts for a variety of pure fun. Sports rafts hold two adults or an adult and child, children aged 10 and above can raft together without an adult

Please note this tour requires a short walk over rocks to access the rapid section

Tour includes

  • 2 hours White Water Rafting
  • All tuition and safety equipment
  • Professional and Certified River Guides
  • Pick up from your accommodation in Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas

Optional Extras:

  • Shoe hire ($5)
  • Snacks & souvenir photos

Rafting levy - $30 per person payable direct to the operator on the day

Departures:

  • Cairns 2pm, returning by 5.30pm
  • Port Douglas 1.15pm, returning by 6.30pm

Minimum age 6 years

Price:

Cairns & Northern Beaches - Adult $108 (+ $30 levy - $138 total), Child $98 (+ $30 levy - $138 total)

Port Douglas - Adult $128 (+ $30 levy - $158 total), Child $118 (+ $30 levy - $148 total)

Self Drive - Adult $98 (+ $30 levy - $128 total), Child $88 (+ $30 levy - $118 total)

$30 per person levy is not included in the price below and is payable on the day of travel

Minimum numbers required for tour departure

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