Barron Gorge National Park Half-Day White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

Begin your tour with pickup from your Cairns or Port Douglas hotel and a short transfer to Lake Placid in Barron Gorge National Park. On arrival, get suited up in your safety gear, listen to the safety briefing, and learn the basics of paddling and balancing the raft.

Once you’re ready, climb aboard and set out along the Barron River. Admire the stunning scenery as you paddle through the Barron Gorge, beneath soaring cliffs, steep ravines, and dense rain forest. Glide downstream, picking up speed as you pass over Class II and III rapids, and tackle tricky river passages with the help of your guide.

Afterward, return to shore, where a driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

• High-adrenaline white water rafting experience
• Spectacular views of the Barron Gorge from the water
• Full instruction provided: suitable for complete beginners
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Cairns or Port Douglas

The lush rain forest, sweeping gorges, and dramatic cliffs of Barron Gorge National Park provide a spectacular backdrop for a rafting adventure. On this tour, cruise down the Barron River on a white water rafting excursion and get your adrenaline pumping as you paddle over Class II and III rapids.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Minimum age is 12 years
Children between 12 and 17 years require a parent or guardian to sign a waiver form
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers