Half-Day Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns

• Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Cairns and Northern Beaches
• 2-hour river tubing
• River tubing tuition from professional guides
• All safety equipment and training

• River Levy ($20 per person, payable on board)
• Shoe Hire ($5 per pair)
• Sunglass Strap Hire ($5 per strap)

Return transfers are included from selected Cairns hotels/locations. Please check availability to see pick-up points.

Check availability to see starting times.

• Customer-requested cancellations made at least 6 days prior to travel will receive a refund of 95% of the total booking amount. The remaining 5% will be retained as a non-refundable administration and booking fee. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
• Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
• Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

It offers a fun mix of both. You will drift through calm freshwater sections surrounded by tropical vegetation, then pick up the pace through small rapids and playful river sections. Water levels change the balance from one departure to another, so some parts may involve paddling or pushing away from rocks, but it remains a beginner-friendly way to enjoy a rainforest river.

No previous tubing experience is needed. You will receive a safety briefing and wear a helmet and life jacket, with at least two guides on the water. The river is often shallow, but you should still be comfortable around moving water and able to follow guide instructions because entering the river can happen if a tube tips.

Small rapids are one of the most enjoyable parts of the experience, and occasionally a guest may slip or tip out of the tube. Your briefing explains how to position yourself and what to do, while the guides stay with the group and help guests back into their tubes. Keep hold of the tube if you can and follow the guide’s directions.

The river and exact tubing section are selected to suit water levels and conditions on the day. This means the route can vary between departures, but each option is chosen to provide the best available combination of rainforest scenery, calm water and small rapids. You do not need to select a river when booking.

Allow about five hours for the complete experience, including transfers, equipment fitting and safety preparation. Around 1.5 to 2 hours are normally spent tubing on the river, depending on water levels and the route used that day.

Simple pop-up changing tents are normally available at the finish so you can change into dry clothes. There are no toilets or permanent changing facilities at the river, so use the toilet before departure and arrive wearing swimwear under your clothes. Bring a towel and a complete change of clothes for the return journey.

Morning and afternoon departures are available on selected dates. Cairns morning pickups begin at approximately 7.45am with a return around midday, while afternoon pickups begin at approximately 1.45pm with a return around 6pm. Return transfers are available from selected Cairns locations, with selected Northern Beaches pickups also available on some departures. Choose the available pickup point when booking.