White Water Rafting Cairns

Choose a Cairns Rafting Adventure

Cairns has quickly gained a reputation as something of an adventure playground in Australia, and its often labeled the “rafting capital of Australia” as it is home to three of the world’s most widely-acclaimed rivers for white water rafting – the Barron, Russell and Tully Rivers.

As a destination with rivers that are surrounded on all sides by pristine rainforest, crystal-clear water and a variety of breathtaking scenery within a warm climate that makes rafting relatively comfortable throughout all seasons of the year, Cairns’ rafting scene continues to grow and draw more and more visitors and thrill seekers each and every year.

With courses of rapids that range from grades 1 to 4, there is truly a rafting course for everyone in Cairns, with beginners just as accommodated for as experienced or advanced rafters.

Choose a river from the most popular rafting destinations near Cairns below and select an adventure that best suits you for more information.