Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure plunges you into the heart of Tully Gorge National Park, where fast-flowing water, rugged terrain and rainforest collide to create the ultimate rafting challenge. Led by expert guides, you’ll spend up to 3 hours charging through powerful Grade 3-4 rapids, tackling steep drops, and navigate swirling currents that will keep your adrenaline pumping from start to finish. After conquering the river, wind down with a well-earned pub dinner, swap stories with your crew, and relive the day’s epic moments. If you're chasing serious thrills, this is the adventure that delivers. All gear is provided, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns or Mission Beach, or self-drive (Selected at the time of booking), making it easy to jump straight into the action. River Levy: $35AUD per person is payable on the day of travel
Inclusions
What's included
- Meal *Please advise dietary requirements at time of booking*
- Experienced river guides
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Cairns or Mission Beach (If option is selected)
- All rafting equipment and training provided
What's not
- Shoe hire or sunglass straps ($5pp if required)
- Photo package (available for purchase)
- Rafting Levy
Itinerary
Spend up to 3 hours on the mighty Tully River.
Enjoy a hearty pub dinner at El Arish.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 698 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Awsome
The guides are very experienced, giving instructions at the right timing. There is no worry at all. They make sure you are well prepared.
5Top experience
This was one of our favourite experiences here in North Queensland. Firstly our guides Izzy and Paul were very experienced and great fun. Paul especially was our raft captain and deserves a special mention. The tully area itself was well worth the trip from Cairns or from anywhere. The area is un touched and one of the nicest places we have ever been. The rafting itself was so good. Please do this tour if your thinking about it. You won't regret it. Only thing it could improve is the dinner but that wasn't too bad either. Grab some extra snacks and you'll be fine
5Unsung hero of Queensland
Excellent day out. The best day we spent in Cairns. Would do it again 100%. Totally underrated and one of the best ways to see genuine nature. Do not miss you will regret not going!
5The best experience in North East Australia
A spectacular experience. I honestly can’t rate this highly enough! This topped all experiences in cairns including the Great Barrier Reef. Our guide Sean could not have been better and it is an experience you do not want to miss 1000/10.
5A perfect rainforest experience
A different way to view the rainforest. So many waterfalls, volcanic formations and majestic giants of the forest to view. The guided tour just happens to be hurling you down the Tully River while you enjoy working as a team to battle White water rapids. Special mention to Dazza our guide and our rafting team. Thank for the laughs. We had a great time. Would do it again sometime.
5Fun trip
I would highly recommend this trip for people who loves adventure. A big shout-out to Rocky. He gave us the chance to try different activities and enjoy plenty of exciting moments, while keeping everyone safe. We would definitely come back again if we get the chance!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet at The Golden Gumboot, Tully if you have selected the self-drive option.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 54 travellers
- Operated by
- Raging Thunder - Tully River Rafting
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children aged 13-17 years require a parent or guardians counter signature on the waiver form
- Minimum age: 13 years to participate in Rafting
- IMPORTANT: Please note that all participants must have a competent swimming ability and be able to understand and follow River Guide instructions in English to take part in Tully River rafting. This is essential for your safety. English speaking and comprehension will be assessed by our River Guides at the time of pick-up. If there are any concerns regarding a guest’s ability to understand instructions or communicate effectively with the guides, participation may not be permitted.
- Not suitable for suitable for pregnant travelers
How it compares in Cairns & the Tropical North
- Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 255 experiences we list in Cairns & the Tropical North.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 255.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cairns & the Tropical North
Cairns is the gateway to Far North Queensland, with the Great Barrier Reef offshore, Daintree rainforest to the north and the Atherton Tablelands inland.
Cairns sits on Trinity Bay between the sea and a wall of forested ranges. The Esplanade has a public saltwater swimming lagoon and a long boardwalk beside mudflats where wading birds feed, and the Botanic Gardens hold tropical plants and a rainforest boardwalk. The city is the departure point for boats to the Great Barrier Reef, including the coral cay of Green Island and the rocky Fitzroy Island, and for flights over the reef.
Top-ranked sights in Cairns & the Tropical North: Great Barrier Reef, Barron Gorge National Park, Green Island.
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