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Enjoy a full day of white water rafting on the Tully River. Raft grade 3 and 4 rapids for up to 3 hours through a World Heritage-listed rainforest gorge, with professional certified guides providing safety training and equipment and staying with you throughout, so no experience is needed. Choose between pickup from Cairns or Mission Beach, or a self-drive option meeting directly in Tully. After rafting, finish the day with a hearty country-style dinner at a pub.

Depart from Cairns or Mission Beach,
or meet directly in Tully
If you choose a pickup option, travel by vehicle from your accommodation in Cairns or Mission Beach to the Tully River. Cairns pickups start from 10:00 am and Mission Beach pickups from 11:45 am; exact times are confirmed 24 hours before the tour. For the self-drive option, park at the Golden Gumboot in Tully and depart with the group at 12:55 pm. On the way, there is a short stop in Tully for restrooms and the option to buy lunch (at your own expense).
Get safety training and rafting gear

At the starting point, meet your professional certified guides, put on your safety gear and receive rafting training. No experience is required, and your guide stays by your side throughout to guide you through the rapids.
Raft grade 3 and 4 rapids
in a World Heritage rainforest gorge

Raft grade 3 and 4 rapids for up to 3 hours through the Tully River rainforest gorge, a World Heritage area that has hosted the World Rafting Championships. Enjoy the thrill of rafting surrounded by lush rainforest scenery and the sound of the river.
End the day with a hearty dinner

After rafting, enjoy a hearty country-style dinner and check out the rafting photos from the day, which are available to purchase if you wish. Pickup options return to Mission Beach around 7:30 pm and to Cairns around 9:00-10:00 pm.
※ A river levy of $35 per person must be paid separately on the day of the tour.
※ Tour times are confirmed 24 hours in advance, so please keep the whole day free for rafting.
Meeting point :
The Golden Gumboot (self-drive option)
76 Butler St, Tully QLD 4854
Meeting point information:
Park at the Golden Gumboot, a giant boot sculpture with a frog on it, and arrive early enough to depart with the group at 12:55 pm.
Meeting point :
Cairns / Mission Beach accommodation pickup (pickup options)
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the accommodation or designated pickup point you select when booking. Cairns pickups start from 10:00 am and Mission Beach pickups from 11:45 am, and exact times are confirmed 24 hours before the tour.
76 Butler St, Tully QLD 4854