Rafting - Tully River Full Day - Raging Thunder

Description

Located just 2 hours south of Cairns, the Tully River is regarded as Australia’s best river rafting location with its technical, demanding grade 3-4 rapids over 5 hours attracting river guides and rafters from around the world.

The regulated river flow provided by the Kareeya Hydro Power Station makes for perfect rafting conditions, with guaranteed water levels all year round. The Tully River was also home to the Australian Canoe and White Water Championships in 1991.

Add to this the spectacular beauty of the Tully Gorge National Park through which the river runs. The rainforest on both sides of the river is of such international importance that it was protected by a World Heritage Listing in 1987.

Raging Thunder was the first company to start commercial rafting operations on this river back in 1984, and to this day we continue our commitment to take only memories and leave only footprints in this pristine, natural environment.

Begin your day with collection from your accommodation and travel south to the spectacular surroundings that await you. Enjoy a well earned barbeque lunch alongside the river bank. Expect the need to hold on at times on these moderate technical rapids, however no experience is necessary, most of your fellow rafters will never have rafted before. A sense of adventure is a must!

Each raft holds a maximum of seven passengers and one river guide, who will guide you safely down your river adventure. Infact every one of our guides in expertly trained by internationally renowned safety company Rescue 3.

When you arrive at the river you will be fitted with a helmet and life jacket, allowing you to float along the river should you happen to fall out. Its so safe that you don't even have to be able to swim to enjoy rafting. Plus all of our rafts stay together, traversing the rapids in a carefully planned sequence with guides providing cover from the river banks.

Trip Includes

Approximately 5 hours of white water rafting
Guaranteed water levels all year round
BBQ lunch beside the river
Exclusive Raging Thunder Cafe
All tuition - no experience necessary
All accommodation transfers
Optional Extra's: Photos and merchandise available for purchase same day

Duration

Allow 11 hrs (from Cairns)
Allow 9 hours (from Mission Beach)

Departures

7am from Cairns and Northern Beaches (returns approx 6.30pm)
8am from Mission Beach (returns by 5pm)

Other Information

Minimum age for rafting is 13 years
Professional photos available for purchase after trip
No previous rafting experience required
Bring your bathers/swimmers, a towel, a change of dry clothes, Sunscreen, money for souvenirs and drinks
Also bring lace up shoes or reef sandals to wear in the raft which WILL get wet (or you can hire them for $4 per pair)
Remember that you won't be able to bring anything aboard the raft other than yourself, but items such as bags / towels / clothes etc. can be stored securely on your coach
Not suitable for anyone who is pregnant
A $30 per person Pay on Board fee for insurance charges, land management agency prescribed daily client fee, water release fees, transfer costs, GST and administration charges is payable on the day of Cairns travel

Currency Converter Prices & Options

Why book online before you arrive?

Adult (13 yrs+): from Cairns AUD$165.00
Adult (13 yrs+): from Mission Beach AUD$155.00

Rafting - Tully River Full Day - Raging Thunder