Barron Gorge White Water River Boarding, Half Day - Departs Cairns

  • Barron Gorge White Water River Boarding, Half Day - Departs Cairns

Get out on the water for an exciting white water adventure with this half day river boarding tour on Barron Gorge. Heading out of Cairns, you'll be immersed in the Barron Gorge National Park rainforest and jump in to take on the grade 2-3 rapids on a river board.

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Barron River (Departs Cairns)
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  • Description
    • Ride exciting white water rapids on this river boarding adventure
    • Take on Barron Gorge's grade 2-3 white water
    • All equipment, guides and instruction included 

    Get out on the water for an exciting white water adventure with this half day river boarding tour on Barron Gorge. Heading out of Cairns, you'll be immersed in the Barron Gorge National Park rainforest and jump in to take on the grade 2-3 rapids on a river board. Just a short 15min drive from Cairns, we take you to the mighty Barron river in amongst the tropical rainforest If you have already been White Water Rafting before, River Boarding is your next adventure! 

    River Boarding is a more personal experience, everyone has their own individual riverboards, fins, safety equipment & we are head first into the river rapids, tackling the course from within the Barron Gorge River (as apposed to on the river). Suitable for families, people looking for their next adventure, or to try something new like Australia’s only riverboarding tour company. With a maximum of 16 people in your group (unless private charter), this is definitely a personal experience to enjoy in the Wet Tropics!

    Intensity: 3.0 Intensity
    Intensity: 3.0 Intensity
  • Experience Details

    Fitness and Experience

    • Minimum age is 12 years
    • Guests need to have a very basic level of confidence to manovere in the water.
    • Strongly not recommended during any stage of your pregnancy.
    • Basic level of fitness is needed 
    • Please advise diet requirements, allergies, surgeries, impairments, or disabilities that may affect your level of enjoyment on the day & so we can best cater to you
    • Guests 12-16 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guests under 18 must have a parent or guardians’ signature on the waiver forms.
    • Every participant must sign a liability release form prior to commencing
    • All participants must complete water confidence training, which will involve swimming a grade 2 rapid, at the start of the tour. If unable to complete the training for whatever reason, individuals will not be able to participate, if deemed unsafe by the experience provider

    What to Bring/Wear

    • BYO food – Snacks
    • Swimwear
    • Towel, Sunnies & Sunscreen
    • Comfy sandals or flip flops
    • Shoes aren’t needed but thick socks can be a good idea to prevent fins from rubbing
    • For winter warmer clothes are recommended including a dry change of clothes & jumper
    • Camera/Go Pro & attachments (must be hands free)
    • Cash (just in case for extras)
    • Wear contact lenses rather than prescription glasses

    What is Supplied

    • Wetsuits (Winter Season)
    • Helmet, Life Jacket,
    • Fins, Riverboard
    • Safety equipment to wear for the riverboarding adventure
    • Professional instruction from a certified instructor
    • Return Shuttle Transport from Allbout Cairns Shop to location

    More Information

    • Standard experience takes around 4hrs. Please allow up to 4.5hrs for the whole experience from start to finish, every day is a little different, depends on weather, road conditions etc. 
    • Starts at 12pm and will conclude at 5:30pm
    • This tour is subject to a minimum of 6 guests in order to guarantee its departure, in the unlikely event we need to cancel or reschedule due to weather or minimum numbers, you will be contacted by 6pm the day before.
    • All customers must provide wetsuit and shoe sizes to the supplier prior to your experience 
    • Please advise the supplier if you have any dietary requirements
    • Carbon Neutral Tours
    • Advanced Eco Accreditation
    • Climate Change Business Certified
    • Respect Our Culture Certified
    • Quality Tourism Accredited Business
    • Maximum of 16 people

    Cancellation Policy

    • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
    • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
    • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

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Barron River (Departs Cairns)

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