Foaming Fury | Barron River Rafting

    • Places: Port Douglas, Cairns, Lake Placid
    • Departs from: Port Douglas, Cairns
    • Region: Tropical North Queensland, Queensland
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Price: From $165 per person (AUD)
    • Operator: Foaming Fury
    • Accessibility: Accessible with assistance
    • Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews

    The Barron River Rafting tour offers an exciting half-day adventure in Barron Gorge National Park. Participants navigate grade 3 rapids with the guidance of experienced river guides, making it suitable for both beginners and families. The tour combines calm water floating with thrilling rapids, providing a dynamic experience in a stunning natural setting.

    Activities

    • Waterfalls
    • White Water Rafting

    Features

    • 2 hours of white water rafting
    • All tuition and safety equipment
    • Professional river guides
    • Rafting in Barron Gorge National Park

    The Tour

    Rafting Adventure

    Participants begin their journey at Barron Gorge National Park, where they receive safety instructions and necessary equipment from professional river guides. The rafting adventure lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours, during which participants navigate through grade 3 rapids on the Barron River. The tour offers a mix of calm sections and exciting rapids, allowing rafters to enjoy the lush rainforest scenery surrounding the river. This tour is designed to accommodate both beginners and those with more experience, ensuring a fun and safe adventure for all.

    Scenic Surroundings

    As you make your way down the Barron River, you'll be immersed in the natural beauty of Barron Gorge National Park. The rainforest provides a picturesque backdrop to the rafting experience, with opportunities to spot local wildlife and enjoy the tranquility of the environment between the more challenging rapids.

    Tour options

    • Barron River Rafting | Self Drive from $165 Ideal for those who prefer to drive themselves, this option includes 1.5-2 hours of rafting on grade 3 rapids. Participants meet at Lake Placid and are shuttled to the start point. Suitable for beginners and families.
    • Barron River Rafting | Cairns Transfers from $184 Includes pick-up and drop-off from Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation. Enjoy 1.5-2 hours of rafting on grade 3 rapids. Perfect for those seeking convenience and a thrilling adventure.
    • Barron River Rafting | Port Douglas Transfers from $200 Offers return transfers from Cairns and Port Douglas, with 1.5-2 hours of rafting on grade 3 rapids. A great choice for those staying in Port Douglas looking for an exciting day out.

    What to bring

    • Ticket and POB levy
    • Swimming costume
    • Large towel
    • Money for souvenirs and snacks
    • Change of clothes
    • Water resistant sunscreen
    • $5 for shoe hire or secure footwear

    Meeting point

    For the Barron River Rafting | Self Drive option, make your own way to the Lake Placid Car Park at 101 Lake Placid Road, Caravonica. Meet at 2:30pm. For the Barron River Rafting | Cairns Transfers option, enjoy pickup from accommodation or central points across Cairns and Northern Beaches between 2:05pm and 3:00pm. For the Barron River Rafting | Port Douglas Transfers option, pickups occur between 1:45pm and 2:25pm from accommodation or central points in the Port Douglas area. Be ready a few minutes before your scheduled time.

    Useful information

    Minimum age

    The minimum age to participate in the Barron River Rafting tour is 12 years.

    Experience requirements

    No prior experience is needed to participate in the Barron River Rafting tour, making it suitable for beginners and families.

    What to bring

    Participants should bring a ticket and POB levy, swimming costume, large towel, change of clothes, water resistant sunscreen, and money for souvenirs and snacks. Secure footwear is required, with shoe hire available for $5.

    Safety requirements

    Participants must sign a liability release form before joining the rafting tour.

    Tour duration

    The rafting adventure on the Barron River lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, navigating through grade 3 rapids.

    Accessibility

    This tour involves navigating grade 3 rapids and requires participants to board a shuttle to the river launch site. Guests may need assistance with these activities. Please contact us before booking to discuss your needs.

    Customer reviews

    • Frank G. (5.0/5), 03-09-2022: Great service and excellent support crew. I thoroughly recommend Foaming Fury for first time white water rafting.
    • Mary C. (5.0/5), 17-09-2018: Great fun. Great raft guide. Lots of fun with Foaming Fury!
    • Bronwyn H. (5.0/5), 07-07-2015: I did a half day rafting ,it was loads of fun. I had not done it in nearly 30 years.Our guide Daniel was very professional, as were the rest of the crew.Anyone thinking of doing this, should do it with Foaming Fury.
    • Karen M. (5.0/5), 04-03-2015: Just wish it went for longer! Great time! Fantastic staff. Highly recommend! :)

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