Up to 2 hours rafting on the Barron River - Grade 2 -3 rapids
Tea and coffee at the end of your rafting trip
All tuition provided, no experience necessary (most of your fellow rafters will have never rafted before)
Hotel transfers from Cairns (if chosen at time of purchase)
$30 levy
Highlights
Top of the River - Gear-up with life jackets, helmets and paddles
Raft - From just below Barron River Power Station down a series of grade 2 and 3 rapids
Paddle - From the last rapid the short distance to Lake Placid
Time
Self-Drive - please meet at Lake Placid Tourist Park, Lake Placid Rd by 8.30am (return at approx. 11.30am. Please choose the "Lake Placid Car Park @ 14:30" location from the pick up list
From Cairns - transfers commence from approx. 8am (return at approx. 12pm). Please choose your Cairns accommodation from the pick up list. If you have not yet booked accommodation, please choose the "TBA" from the pick up list
Departure Location
Pickups from Cairns and Northern Beaches
Self Drive to Lake Placid
What To Bring
Tour voucher
Swimming costume
Lace up shoes which will not fall off your feet
Change of dry clothes
Towel
Sunscreen
Money for snacks and souvenirs
Additional Information
Cairns Adventure Group has been significantly affected by Cyclone Jasper and the subsequent flooding across the region. Due to current road closures and damage to Barron Gorge hydro station, we are unable to operate Barron River Rafting.
A Medical Questionnaire, Release & Assumption of Risk & Indemnity Forms are required to be completed prior to participation in white water rafting
No prior white water rafting experience is necessary, however good health and a positive attitude are essential
Minimum age is 12yrs
Rafting is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant
Booking Information
Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements