6 White Water Rafting Tours in Australia, Priced by the Head

1.Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149Our pick

Review of Ocean Rafting from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and coral reefs, with costs, itinerary tips and honest advice.

“Started the day with hotel pick up by Georgie who was part of our crew for the day with Gary and skipper Jacob. First stop at Hill Inlet with a guided walk with Georgie and Gary who gave an informative talk and were happy to take many photos from the lookouts of the beautiful view at the top. Next we headed off to Chalkies beach for 45mins of snorkeling amongst the coral reef. A quick boat ride across to Whitehaven beach for a lunch stop and swim where we stayed for 2 hours (southern tour option- longer on the beach). Prebook a lunch before the date of your tour as…”

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2.Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,596 reviews · from $91

Review of Barron Gorge rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas, with Grade II and III rapids, rainforest views, tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“The experience of rafting is very fun, and enjoyable. The staff there are really professional and make everything very safe.”

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3.Tully River Full-Day White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $142

Review the Tully River rafting day trip from Cairns, with Grade 4 rapids, rainforest scenery, guides, meals, costs, and practical tips.

“This is seriously good. Great value , great people , great venue. Don’t hesitate just book and enjoy you will not regret it. Trip was fine and the meal was exceptional.”

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4.Barron Gorge: Half-Day Barron River White-Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 492 reviews · 150 minutes - 6 hours · from $81Best value

Raft Grade 2 and 3 rapids through Barron Gorge near Cairns, with expert guides, rainforest views, optional transfers, and clear costs.

“Very fun day! Garth Vader was a great guide and kept it fun and interesting! Thank you!”

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5.Full Day White Water Rafting From Cairns or Mission Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 182 reviews · 390 minutes - 11 hours · from $126

Review of Tully River rafting from Cairns or Mission Beach, covering Grade 3 and 4 rapids, guides, costs, transport, dinner, and practical tips.

“Wonderful day with great guides! Beautiful canyon and rainforest views with exciting rapids, falls, and swims!”

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6.Barron River Half-Day White Water Rafting Cairns or Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · from $91

Review of Barron River rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas, with rapids, rainforest scenery, guide tips, costs, gear, and practical advice.

“Was one of the greatest experience I’ve had. Our guide Jack was just wonderful- explained everything. He made day so much fun. Would highly recommend this and definitely doing this again.”

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