White Water Rafting - Tully River

RnR’s white water rafting is a tour many people consider just a little too scary, however most don’t realise it’s an incredibly fun, bonding experience for people of all levels of fitness for a broad range of age groups. It doesn't matter what weather you choose; rain or shine it just enhances the experience. In Far North Queensland, just a little south of Cairns we are fortunate to boast Australia’s most popular full day whitewater rafting experience on the world famous Tully River.

No experience is necessary to try white water rafting, as it’s suitable for the fit and physically conservative alike! A sense of adventure is all you’ll need to raft the mighty Tully River.

How Do I Get To Tully River?

Sense of Achievement

Your exciting day of white water rafting starts with an accommodation pickup and a scenic drive to Tully, 1½ hours south of Cairns. The road snakes through the Great Dividing Range and passes the rainforest-clad peaks of Mt. Bellenden Ker and Mt Bartle Frere, Queensland’s highest mountains.

After your exciting rafting adventure there will be time for you to re-live your day with the thrills, spills and laughs on video. You will enjoy light refreshments in the Rafter's den, before heading back to your accommodation.

Is White Water Rafting Safe?

Worried About Safety?

RnR Rafting have been operating for 17 years in Far North Queensland and guides are internationally trained and undergo rigorous in-house rafting training to ensure the utmost level of safety. Their custom made dolphin rafts are specifically developed to suit the tough elements of Tropical North Queensland and maintain their condition throughout the thrills and spills of white water rafting on the Tully River.

White water rafting is broken into 6 grades. Tully River is the north’s guaranteed tropical white knuckle adventure with rapids up to grade 4. Experience some difficult rapids with high, powerful, irregular waves set amongst world heritage rainforest. The grading is based on the difficulty of the rapids with grade 4 constant maneuvering of rafts is required to negotiate rapids.

Safety is a major concern with all RnR guides. RnR offers the highest quality equipment and a safety training lesson will be presented before you venture out onto the Tully River. Life jackets, helmets and spray jackets are provided and are essential elements for the Tully River. Small groups in each raft are assigned with a qualified guide, who will ensure you have a memorable day on the Tully River.

An Exhilarating Adventure

Concerned about being tipped out of the raft by your guide? The very excitement of every corner being an uncertain adventure adds to the exhilaration of the rafting experience, particularly on the Tully River. The guides are there to heighten this experience and ensure your safety

With over 45 rapids to experience, take the challenge and enjoy the ultimate in rafting experience on the Tully River with RnR. Hotel pickups and drop offs are available from Cairns, Northern Beaches, Port Douglas and Mission Beach.

Included in your White Water Rafting Adventure:

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• Pick up from your accommodation
• Safety equipment – life jacket, helmet and spray jacket
• Approximately 5 hours of rafting
• More than 45 rapids
• Riverside BBQ lunch
• Light snack served at the rafters café after your adventure
• Drop off at your accommodation

If you are after fun and adventure and don’t mind getting wet!
You will have a great day on the Tully River.

What you need to bring on the White Water Rafting Day:

• Swimming costume
• Lace up shoes, or sandals that will get wet
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Water resistant 15+ sunscreen
• Some money for a drink or souvenirs
• A hat which can be worn under your safety helmet ( for example a baseballcap)

Full Day Rafting Tour With RnR Rafting (depart Cairns)

If you want the ultimate in rafting, you want an unforgettable day on the Tully River. The Tully is Australia’s most famous one-day whitewater rafting experience. It’s the North’s guaranteed tropical white water, white knuckle adventure.

On our Tully River full day trip, rafters can tackle over 45 extraordinary rapids. The magnificent waterfalls that cascade down the gorge walls through World Heritage Jurassic era rainforest provide an unforgettable backdrop.

You will experience a full days rafting adventure covering 5 action packed hours of rafting. A Riverside BBQ lunch and light snacks (including freshly brewed morning tea/coffee) served at Rafters Cafe, will be porvided after your adventure. An air-conditioned, video equipped, coach will pick you up from your accommodation anywhere from Port Douglas to Mission Beach. Photos & video action of your day available for purchase at the end of the day. All Safety equipment - life jacket, helmet and spray jacket will be provided.

There will be an option of shoes for hire, however these are limited.

Prices	Adult
Tully River Rafting - Full Day (ex Cairns/Northern Beaches)	$155.00

Child Policy:

Only children over 13 are permitted to raft.

 

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Full Day Rafting Tour With RnR Rafting (depart Mission Beach and Port Douglas)

Get picked up in Cairns and head down to Tully with RnR for an unforgettable day white water rafting on the Tully River with RnR Whitewater Rafting.

Tully River is Australia's most famous destination for white water rafting, and it's not hard to see why with 45 extraordinary twists and turns down cascading gorges and magnificent waterfalls flowing through World Heritage rainforest.

White water rafting is a very bonding experience and is very popular with families who have older children.

Prices	Adult
Full Day White Water Rafting on Tully River (ex Mission Beach)	$145.00
Full Day White Water Rafting on Tully River (ex Port Douglas)	$175.00

Child Policy:

Children are aged below 13yrs are not permitted to raft

Includes:

Pickup from accommodation, air-conditioned coach trip to Tully, full safety and rafting equipment, BBQ lunch & refreshments.

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