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| Half Day White water Rafting on the Barron River || White Water Rafting on the Tully River |
| 4 day Rafting expedition on North Johnstone River |
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| White Water Rafting is a fantastic way to view Tropical North Queensland’s World Heritage Rainforest the weather is always warm in Tropical North Queensland and the water is not close to frozen although it will take your breath away. |
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| International Rapid Grading System: |
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- Grade 1 Rapids are small regular waves
- Grade 2 Rapids with regular medium sized waves. Minimal tactical moves may be required
- Grade 3 Reasonable size waves with need to hold on at times. Technical manoeuvring to negotiate rapids is required.
- Grade 4 Difficult rapids with high powered irregular waves. Continual manoeuvring of rafts is required to negotiate rapids
- Grade 4 Very difficult rapids with large drops and fast currents. Complex precise and powerful sequential manoeuvring is required.
- Grade 6 Nearly impossible, very dangerous and we don’t offer grade 6 trips.
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Half Day White water Rafting on the Barron River from Cairns Accommodation, from $98.00 |
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Half Day White water Rafting on the Barron River from Northern Beaches, from $98.00 |
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Half Day White water Rafting on the Barron River from Port Douglas, from $116.00 |
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Half Day White water Rafting on the Barron River from Lake Placid (self drive), from $88.00 |
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White Water Rafting on the Tully River from Cairns, from $155.00 |
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White Water Rafting on the Tully River from Mission Beach, from $145.00 |
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White Water Rafting on the Tully River from Northern Beaches, from $155.00 |
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4 day Expedition on North Johnstone River - $1400 plus $100 Levy & national park fee. |
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| Half Day White water Rafting on the Barron River |
| The Barron River is North Queensland’s most exciting half day tour. Feel the rush of white water rafting within the awesome wilderness of Australia’s tropical rainforests. |
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| WHAT YOU GET: |
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- Up to 2 hours of rafting through Barron Gorge National Park
- Return air-conditioning coach transfers from your accommodation
- Safety equipment – life jacket, helmet and spray jacket
- Tour includes afternoon refreshments
- Digital photos of your experience are available for purchase on the same day
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| WHAT TO BRING: |
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- Your ticked and Pay On Board levy of $25.00
- You will need to sign an adventure waiver form
- A cap or sun visor which are worn under your safety helmet (eg baseball cap)
- Water resistant 15+ sunscreen
- Swimming costume & towel
- Secure footwear (lace up shoes or reef sandals that will get well) Limited hire shoes are available at an extra charge.
- Money for photos, drinks and souvenirs
- Change of clothes
We recommend wear an extra t-shirt or rash vest under your life vest to prevent sunburn |
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LEVY INFORMATION:
Per person rafting levy payable on the day of: $25.00 |
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| PRICES: * Transfer times are approximate only and are subject to change do to power station requirements. Minimum age 13 years |
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 From Cairns Accommodation - Departing at 1:30pm and returns 6:00pm $98.00 |
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| From Northern Beaches (Daily) - Departing at 1:30pm and returns 5:45pm $98.00 |
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| From Port Douglas -Tue,Thu,Sat and Sun Departing from 1:05pm returns 6:30pm $116.00 |
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| Ex Lake Placid (self drive) $88.00 Departs 2:15pm returns 5:15pm $88.00 |
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White Water Rafting on the Tully River. The Tully River is Australia's best and most famous one-day white water rafting experience. It's the North's ultimate white water, white knuckle adventure, with up to 5 hours of rafting over more than 45 rapids through World Heritage Rainforest.
Tully River White Water Rafting
Return air-conditioned coach transfers from your Cairns, Northern Beaches and Mission Beach holiday accommodation.
Safety Equipment - including life jacket, helmet and spray jacket.
Complimentary morning tea & coffee.
Riverside BBQ lunch with tropical fruits, salads, tea, coffee and cool drinks (vegetarians catered for if advised).
Light refreshments after the trip while viewing the day's video and photos at Rafters Cafe.
 
WHAT YOU GET:
Australia''s most famous one-day white water rafting experience! Join the thousands of people every year who raft the Tully River in an action packed five hour white water adventure in remote World Heritage Rainforest. Over 45 rapids which include the unforgettable "Alarm Clock", "Wet & Moisty", Stair Case" and the dramatic "Theatre" - all before a riverside BBQ lunch opposite "Ponytail Falls" where time is made to replenish your batteries before the afternoon''s remaining rapids.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
- Lace-up shoes (that WILL get wet). Rental shoes are available for a small fee.
- Swimming costume & towel (you will need to have your swimming costume already on when you are picked up).
- Change of clothes.
- Sunscreen 15+.
* PLEASE LEAVE YOUR VALUABLES BEHIND. *
LEVY INFORMATION:
Per person rafting levy payable on the day of: $25.00 |
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| PRICES: |
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| Ex Cairns / Standard $160.00 |
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| Ex Mission Beach / Standard $150.00
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| Ex Northern Beaches / Standard $160.00
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| 4 day Rafting expedition on North Johnstone River |
2009 Departure dates:
- Jan 24th- 27th
- Feb 21st – 24th
- April 4th – 7th
- May 2nd – 5th
- June 6th – 9th
- July 4th – 7th
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| The North Johnstone River is a steep natural flow t hat carves its way through a spectacular volcanic gorge. Limited frequency of departures. |
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| Restricted group sizes and stringent National Park permits ensure that the North Johnstone River and surrounding ancient rainforests are preserved for all time. This enables our rafters a rare glimpse of a very precious and untouched part of Tropical North Queensland’ World Heritage Rainforest. |
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| Our 4 day Rafting Expedition is rated in the Top 10 wilderness adventures in the world, and is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! From the exhilarating helicopter ride in, through 4 days of gigantic Grade 5 rapids, breathtaking scenery and unforgettable companions, to the serenity of camping 3 nights under the stars in riverside rainforest clearings, you’ll never experience anything like it. |
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Itinerary:
- Pre-trip orientation meeting the night before
- Breakfast at Mungalli Falls
- Helicopter in to the riverside
- Safety instruction by experienced river guides
- Raft the exhilarating rapids of the North Johnstone
- Marvel at unique geological formations
- Rest in riverside campsites 3 nights
- Relish the chance to explore waterfalls and adjacent creeks
- Return transfers from Cairns
Included:
- All transport including coach trip from Cairns
- Exciting helicopter flight
- All meals freshly prepared (please advise of special dietary requirements)
- All rafting and camping equipment (incl. inflatable mattresses, helmets, lifejackets and paddles)
- Sleeping bags and wetsuit hire available on request
- Comprehensive instruction on paddling techniques and safety procedures provided
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What To Bring:
- A change of warm clothes
- Swimwear & towel
- Joggers/trainers, thongs/flip flops/sandals, rafting footwear
- Sunblock, insect repellent, personal toiletries
- Any medications required
- Sleeping bag
NOTE: Space is limited so please keep personal gear to a bare minimum - pack only what is absolutely necessary, and please use a small bag. |
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Conditions:
- Subject to availability and weather conditions
- An indemnity release form must be signed and the environmental levy paid when boarding.
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This trip is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability.
Minimum age 15 years. |
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Limited departures from April to July.
Please send us an email to enquire about this product |
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| 4 day Expedition on North Johnstone River - $1400 plus $100 Levy & national park fee. |
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