Rainforest River Tubing: Tropical Escape

Experience the thrill of rainforest river tubing in Cairns! Enjoy a 4.5-hour tour with calm waters, rapids, and scenic views. Cool off and soak up the stunning Queensland scenery on this exciting adventure.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mulgrave River - Take a break from the city and dive into nature with this half-day Rainforest River Tubing adventure near Cairns.
    Float along serene, crystal-clear rainforest streams for up to 90 minutes of tubing, surrounded by vibrant tropical foliage, majestic trees, and smooth granite rocks, enjoying a tranquil and invigorating experience in…
What's Included
  • Safety equipment
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup for Morning Tubing from Cairns/Northern Beaches, and Cairns ONLY for Afternoon Tubing
  • Twin-chamber tube
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Shoe hire (Available for $5 per pair if required)
  • Tubing Levy
Additional Information

Experience the ultimate tropical getaway with a half-day rainforest river tubing adventure, complete with convenient return transfers. Morning tours offer pickups from Cairns and the Northern Beaches, while afternoon tours provide pickups from Cairns only.
Enjoy approximately 90 minutes of river tubing on a professional-grade twin-chamber tube, designed…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Explorer62443886204
Apr 17, 2026
Good experience - Very nice travel experience specially with the family my kids love it and the staff are very friendly as well and professional guidance
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Dominic_e
Apr 14, 2026
Awesome way to experience... - Awesome way to experience the rainforest area. A lazy float down the river with some mild grade 1-2 rapids. Travelled with my 8 year old child and never felt like they were in any danger thanks to the experienced and knowledgeable guides. Come with your togs on/under and have a towel/change of clothes handy for after!
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Ethan_z
Apr 14, 2026
Cairns river tubing with... - Cairns river tubing with kids was awesome—safe, fun, and just the right amount of adventure. The guides were great, and the rainforest setting made it extra special. A fantastic family experience!
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Shahin_s
Apr 13, 2026
It was the best weather... - It was the best weather in April and very beautiful tour overall. Staff are dedicated and friendly . Good communication as well from the team
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Miriamxcocuzza
Apr 7, 2026
A fun experience! - We had a great time! The experience felt very safe and the guys who were with us were extremely knowledgable of the area and helped out where needed. A little fun experience that I’d recommend
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Emil_t
Apr 6, 2026
Excellent experience - Get ready to get wet and its worth it. Be prepaired for a lot of rapids. Enjoyable day with great tour guides.
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Astepforever
Apr 2, 2026
Very fun! Not as simple as it seems to be in the pic - I thought I would be sitting peacefully in the tube to admire the rainforest as it floats along the riverside. It turned out to be a pretty energetic activity, which we had to constantly paddle with our arms to stay away from obstacles, get into the right river canals, and got flipped by the rapids. Super fun! High recommended!
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Travel701123
Apr 1, 2026
Unforgettable experience - We spent an adventure filled afternoon with a fabulous group of people, we had adverse conditions but with experienced guides we managed to complete the river.
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Mollie_b
Apr 4, 2026
this was really fun, a... - this was really fun, a great time and the guides were great. my only note was they seemed to like want to extend it to make it longer and had us wait in the river to make us feel like it wasn’t just 20 mins - I personally would rather have just gone through at normal river pace and had a shorter timed activity but that could just be me. but overall a great time! thanks!
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755mathewd
Apr 8, 2026
Serious Safety Concern for Young Children - The river tubing experience itself can be fun, but based on our experience I do not believe this activity is suitable for young children or non-swimmers as advertised. At one bend with strong current and fallen bushes, our tubes flipped and the water pressure pushed us underwater, making it difficult to breathe. Even as adults in our 30s we struggled to regain control and both sustained minor injuries. Adventure activities naturally involve risk, but situations where participants cannot reliably keep their head above water raise serious safety concerns. I strongly suggest reconsidering the claim that this activity is suitable for children as young as five.
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From $71
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).