Tully River Rafting: Ultimate Adrenaline Rush

Experience the thrill of Grade 4/5 rapids on the Tully River, host of the 2019 World Rafting Championships. Join us for a full-day adventure in a stunning rainforest gorge!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tully River - Experience up to 3 hours of adventure on the majestic Tully River.
  • El Arish - Relish a delicious pub dinner at El Arish.
What's Included
  • Meal (advise dietary requirements at booking)
  • Experienced river guides
  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Cairns or Mission Beach (if selected)
  • All rafting equipment and training provided
What's Not Included
  • Shoe hire or sunglass straps ($5pp if required)
  • Photo package (available for purchase)
  • Rafting Levy
Additional Information

Prepare for an exhilarating and unforgettable experience in Tropical North Queensland—white-water rafting on the powerful Tully River. This full-day adventure takes you deep into Tully Gorge National Park, where swift waters, rugged landscapes, and lush rainforest combine to offer the ultimate rafting challenge.
Guided by seasoned experts, participants…

Location
The Golden Gumboot
Butler Street
Please meet at The Golden Gumboot, Tully if you have selected the self-drive option.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(685 Ratings)
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G4065bcchristinah
May 29, 2026
Great fun! - Well organised, great fun and excellent guides with a lot of attention to safety. The meal at the end was subpar. I would have preferred they distributed snacks and got back to Cairns earlier as it's a very long day. (Of course, this is where they pitch the ($59!!) photos.) The river fee should be included in the price not collected on the bus with a surcharge. I imagine they don't want to include it as it would make the price too expensive.
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Chris_s
May 9, 2026
Awesome trip, worth every minute! - Jack was our guide, he killed it! Great trip, best white water rafting trip I have ever been on! 2 hr ride was so worth it. Food and watching the slides afterward at the pub, great way to end the day!
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Hilary_w
May 9, 2026
Do this tour, its so much fun - Amazing and thrilling rafting, great amount of rapids to paddle through Erin was a great guide, made us feel safe in the raft , but made the whole river journey so much fun, this tour is the one thing I would definitely rebook
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Layahnayj
Apr 21, 2026
Spectacular day on the Tully River - My husband and I decided to do White Water Rafting rather than a trip to the Barrier Reef as the weather was a little unsettled. We had a fantastic day with Raging Thunder Adventures. Everything was well organised and the staff were very friendly and professional. This was our 2nd time White Water Rafting, the first was in Nepal. We would highly recommend the Tully River as the water is beautiful, the rapids are so much fun and the scenery down the river is spectacular. We were blessed to have Dazza as our guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience with him, he was so knowledgeable, personable and professional. After the day’s adventures we had a meal at a country pub on the way back to Cairns. We thoroughly recommend this experience.
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Compass688950
Apr 18, 2026
Amazing - worth it - would do it again (and again) - We had an absolute blast. Our guide, Julian, was a gem! Funny, confident, and knowledgeable! My dad (81) loved it too. Would do it again in a heart beat!
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Denise_z
Apr 6, 2026
Great rafting experience - The best rafting trip I have ever booked. The rapids were very challenging giving us an adrenaline rush every few minutes. The scenery is beautiful, the water temperature was cool but not that cold that you cant swim. Our guide Jack gave us almost military training before we left which provided us with the skills to challenge the very strong 13km river currents. Great battered fish and chip meal at the pub. An another big plus capturing all the moments for us in the pictures they sold. Well done guys we really had a good time. Highly recommend it.
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Trail08957050156
Apr 6, 2026
Exciting and safe rafting experience - Glad to have Paul as our guide, he is not only professional, but also very encouraging and funny. We were pretty nervous the day before but everything went smoothly! Overall an exciting but safe raft ride! Would recommend everyone to try
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Maps00228880338
Apr 2, 2026
Great day on the Tully - Fantastic trip from start to finish. We had Sean as our guide on the boat and he was terrific. Besides being a great boatman, he also had lot of knowledge of the locality. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting North Queensland.
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395darrene
Mar 25, 2026
Worth the drive, fun trip! - Great adventure! We River rafted all over the world and this was one of the most beautiful rivers we’ve traveled
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Ellyn_c
Mar 24, 2026
Ride the wave! - This was amazing. The views were gorgeous and the rapids were a fun ride. Rocky was a blast! 10/10 would recommend!
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From $144
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).