Cairns White Water Rafting Adventure
Tour Price
APR 2011 - MAR 2012
$165 Adult
Additions
Departs
Cairns @ 7 am
Northern Beaches @ 6.10 am
Finishes
Cairns @ 6.30 pm
Northern Beaches @ 7.15 pm
Tour Code
RT-ATR
Summary
"Tully River Rafting: Located 2 hours south of Cairns the Tully River is considered the best White Water Rafting across both Australia & New Zealand. It boasts grade 3-4 rapids which are challenging for the experienced and beginners alike, with the need to hold on in some sections."
Itinerary
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.
Notes of a Past Traveller
The trip was 14 kilometers long and traversed 25 sets of rapids up to Class IV.
We made it through the whole day without flipping our raft like some other groups did, but 2 members of our group did fall out of the boat at one point
We also had a lot of splash fights with other boats. There were a group of rowdy Irish men, who were probably still hung over, that we had a lot of our clashes with- all in good fun, of course! I got a surprise of my own when one of the rafting guides from another boat jumped off his raft, grabbed me, and pulled me off the boat into the water. I was completely caught off guard and choked down a lot of water! I think that attack had something to do with me telling them I lived in California!
We stopped for a really cheesy lunch alongside the river about half-way through. The lunch consisted of regular bread, a hamburger, and some toppings. When I asked where the plates where they said the bread was the plate! I was expecting a little bit more than that crazy lunch.
After lunch we went under a little waterfall and also jumped off a huge rock about 30 feet high! The British girl in our group climbed to the top of the rock and refused to jump off. She was a wimp the whole trip and didn't really paddle very hard when we were supposed to either- she also fell out of the boat twice!
At the end of the trip the rafting guides made the men help carry the boats up to the trailers
The woman had to carry the paddles. I was okay with that! We then changed into dry clothes and got back on the bus. They took us back to the little café in Tulley for about 45 minutes so we could get some food and look at the photos that were taken along the river.
Responsibility & Age Limits
The trip was 14 kilometers long and traversed 25 sets of rapids up to Class IV.
We made it through the whole day without flipping our raft like some other groups did, but 2 members of our group did fall out of the boat at one point
We also had a lot of splash fights with other boats. There were a group of rowdy Irish men, who were probably still hung over, that we had a lot of our clashes with- all in good fun, of course! I got a surprise of my own when one of the rafting guides from another boat jumped off his raft, grabbed me, and pulled me off the boat into the water. I was completely caught off guard and choked down a lot of water! I think that attack had something to do with me telling them I lived in California!
We stopped for a really cheesy lunch alongside the river about half-way through. The lunch consisted of regular bread, a hamburger, and some toppings. When I asked where the plates where they said the bread was the plate! I was expecting a little bit more than that crazy lunch.
After lunch we went under a little waterfall and also jumped off a huge rock about 30 feet high! The British girl in our group climbed to the top of the rock and refused to jump off. She was a wimp the whole trip and didn't really paddle very hard when we were supposed to either- she also fell out of the boat twice!
At the end of the trip the rafting guides made the men help carry the boats up to the trailers
The woman had to carry the paddles. I was okay with that! We then changed into dry clothes and got back on the bus. They took us back to the little café in Tulley for about 45 minutes so we could get some food and look at the photos that were taken along the river.
Any adventure travel involves an element of risk. Each participant must accept responsibility for their own safety and their property. Passengers will be asked to sign a liability release form before their trip. It is recommended that passengers take out their own travel insurance before participating. The minimum age for white water rafting is 13 years
Further Information
What's Included
A Full Days Rafting Adventure , More than 45 Rapids, World Heritage Rainforest, Riverside BBQ Lunch, Light Snack Served at Rafters Cafe after your Adventure, Air-Conditioned, Video Equipped, Coach Transfers, Photo and Video action of your day available for purchase, Daily Departures Guaranteed - Year Round .
What to Bring
Your Ticket, Swimming Costume, Lace Up Shoes (That will get wet!), Towel, Change of Clothes, Water Resistant 15+ SPF Sunscreen, Cap or Visor (which can be worn under your safety helmet, Money for a Drink and Souvenirs, A limited number of spray jackets and hire shoes are available for rafters for a small extra charge..
