Barron River Rafting | Meet at Lake Placid (Self Drive)

Activities

• Waterfalls
• White Water Rafting

Features

• Experienced river guides
• Safety equipment and briefing
• 2 hours of rafting on grade 2-3 rapids
• Visit Barron Gorge National Park
• Digital photos available

The Tour

Arrival and Preparation

Participants meet at Lake Placid Car Park where they will be greeted by their river guide. After a safety briefing and paddling instructions, the group makes its way to the Barron River.

Rafting Adventure

The rafting begins on the Barron River, taking participants through grade 2 and 3 rapids. The journey includes navigating the Rooster Tail drop, providing an exciting experience for both beginners and families. The rafts accommodate up to 7 passengers plus a river guide, ensuring a guided and safe adventure.

Conclusion

After approximately 2 hours on the river, the group reaches the take-out point. Participants then change into dry clothes and head to the Lake Placid Tourist Park to view trip photos. The tour concludes with participants departing from Lake Placid.

Tour options

• Barron River Rafting | Self Drive from $165 This option is for those who prefer to drive themselves to the meeting point at Lake Placid. It includes 2 hours of rafting on the Barron River with grade 2-3 rapids, suitable for beginners aged 12 and older. All equipment is provided.

What to bring

• Swimming costume
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Water resistant sunscreen
• Secure footwear
• Leave all jewelry and valuables at accommodation

Meeting point

Make your own way to Lake Placid Car Park at 101 Lake Placid Road. Our team will meet you there at 2:30pm. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to ensure a smooth departure. The tour includes 2 hours of rafting on the Barron River, with all necessary equipment provided. Change rooms are available after rafting.

Useful information

Age and swimming requirements

Participants must be at least 12 years old and have basic swimming skills.

Experience level

No prior experience is needed for this rafting tour, making it suitable for beginners.

Provided equipment

All necessary rafting equipment and instruction are provided.

What to bring

Participants should wear a swimming costume under their clothes, bring a towel, change of clothes, water-resistant sunscreen, and secure footwear that can get wet. Leave all jewelry and valuables at your accommodation.

Tour duration

The rafting experience lasts approximately 2 hours on the Barron River.

Accessibility

This tour involves rafting on grade 2 and 3 rapids, which may require assistance for those with limited mobility. Participants need to self-drive to Lake Placid Car Park and navigate the rafting experience. Please contact us before booking to discuss your specific needs.

Customer reviews

• Corneila Parker, 12-07-2022: Thank you for a fantastic time, will return next year to do the Tully, everybody we had dealings with were very professional and very friendly, very impressed
• Gabriele D. (5.0/5), 19-04-2022: We had a ball. We met some great people to share our new experience with. Our guide, Jessie, was fantastic.
• Jennifer R. (5.0/5), 09-03-2022: Keanu was hard working, and a clear communicator with a good command of the people on the raft. He was fun as well as responsible.
• Rod S. (5.0/5), 23-07-2021: Had a great time - Thank you
• Stephen O. (5.0/5), 01-01-2020: Great tour, Fron? and Andy were great raft leaders and we had a lot of fun!