Barron River Half-Day Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
Raging Thunder - Tully River Rafting
Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as you surge through the heart of Barron Gorge National Park. Feel the rush as you tackle the rapids, then soak in the stunning scenery while floating past rugged cliffs, dramatic ravines, and lush rainforest. You have the option to include a pickup from Cairns or Port Douglas (If option is selected), or self-drive to the meeting point (If option is selected).
Departure Point
- Self-drive (If option is selected) to 101 Lake Placid Road at 15:00pm - Please wait in your
car in the carpark, do not go into Lake Placid Caravan Park as this is private property.
Return Details
- Self-drive (If option is selected) to 101 Lake Placid Road at 15:00pm - Please wait in your
car in the carpark, do not go into Lake Placid Caravan Park as this is private property.
Duration
4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children aged 12-17 years require a Parents or Guardians counter signature on waiver form
- Minimum age: 12 years to participate in Rafting
- Not suitable for anyone that is pregnany
- Professional river guide
- Barron River Rafting - up to 2-hours of rafting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns or Port Douglas (If option selected)
- All rafting equipment and training is provided
Exclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
- Shoe Hire (available for $5 AUD per pair)
- Photo Package (Available to purchase)
Redemption Instructions
You must call 07 4042 7300 24-48 hours prior to travel to confirm your pickup time and location.
You will be required to bring:
• Shoes with a secure heel strap (Shoe hire is available for $5 per pair) - no thongs, slides.
• Swimwear
• A towel
• Change of clothes
• Waterproof sunscreen/insect repellent
Rafting Levy ($35pp from 01 April 2026) AUD 30.00 per person payable on the day
Hotel pickups from Cairns or Port Douglas (If option has been selected) commence prior to the start time. You are required to contact the local service provider 24-48 hours prior to your tour to verify your exact pickup time.
Traveler Pickup Information
We pick up from limited hotels and accommodations in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas (If option is selected). A self-drive option is also available (If option is selected).
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Raging Thunder - Tully River Rafting in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as you surge through the heart of Barron Gorge National Park. Feel the rush as you tackle the rapids, then soak in the stunning scenery while floating past rugged cliffs, dramatic ravines, and lush rainforest. You have the option to include a pickup from Cairns or Port Douglas (If option is selected), or self-drive to the meeting point (If option is selected).
Departure Point
- Self-drive (If option is selected) to 101 Lake Placid Road at 15:00pm - Please wait in your
car in the carpark, do not go into Lake Placid Caravan Park as this is private property.
Return Details
- Self-drive (If option is selected) to 101 Lake Placid Road at 15:00pm - Please wait in your
car in the carpark, do not go into Lake Placid Caravan Park as this is private property.
Duration
4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children aged 12-17 years require a Parents or Guardians counter signature on waiver form
- Minimum age: 12 years to participate in Rafting
- Not suitable for anyone that is pregnany
- Professional river guide
- Barron River Rafting - up to 2-hours of rafting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns or Port Douglas (If option selected)
- All rafting equipment and training is provided
Exclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
- Shoe Hire (available for $5 AUD per pair)
- Photo Package (Available to purchase)
Redemption Instructions
You must call 07 4042 7300 24-48 hours prior to travel to confirm your pickup time and location.
You will be required to bring:
• Shoes with a secure heel strap (Shoe hire is available for $5 per pair) - no thongs, slides.
• Swimwear
• A towel
• Change of clothes
• Waterproof sunscreen/insect repellent
Rafting Levy ($35pp from 01 April 2026) AUD 30.00 per person payable on the day
Hotel pickups from Cairns or Port Douglas (If option has been selected) commence prior to the start time. You are required to contact the local service provider 24-48 hours prior to your tour to verify your exact pickup time.
Traveler Pickup Information
We pick up from limited hotels and accommodations in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas (If option is selected). A self-drive option is also available (If option is selected).
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Raging Thunder - Tully River Rafting in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Need To Know Info
7-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operators terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.