There are 2 rafting companies that work from Mission Beach. In alphabetical order, the first is Raging Thunder.
Raging Thunder Adventures pioneered rafting in Queensland, Australia in 1984 with our first Even today we still raft the Mighty Tully River, because is regarded as the best rafting river across Australia and New Zealand.
This awesome adventure is located in spectacular surroundings only 2 hours south of Cairns, with departures from Port Douglas, Cairns, Northern Beaches and Mission Beach. commercial trip consisting of three nervous passengers on the Tully River.
Just two hours South of Cairns, the Mighty Tully River winds its
way through spectacular World Heritage listed rainforest, and
is home to our full day rafting adventure.
RIVER GRADING SYSTEM
Grade 1 Simple easy rapids
Grade 2 Simple technical rapids with need to manoeuvre raft
Grade 3 Moderate rapids with need to hold on at times and maintain control of rafts (Barron River)
Grade 4 Moderate technical rapids - as for grade 3 with continuous need to manoeuvre rafts means exciting rafting (Tully River)
Grade 5 Heavy, difficult rapids. Very exciting rafting, essential to maintain control. Steep gradient
What you get
- Approximately 5 hours of white water rafting
- Guaranteed water levels all year round - BBQ lunch
- Exclusive Raging Thunder Cafe
- "Rescue 3" trained guides
- All tuition - no experience necessary
- All accommodation transfers
- Optional Extra???s: Photos and merchandise available for purchase same day
Departs Mission Beach Daily 7.30am (returns 5.00pm)
Minimum age: 13 years. Bring ticket, lace-up shoes or reef / teva sandals, swimming costume, change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, money for souvenirs
Cairns in tropical North Queensland is renowned for the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforest. Without doubt it is the worlds extreme adventure capital especially for white water rafting. R’n’R White Water Rafting, Australia’s whitewater specialists, invites you to ride through the planets oldest rainforests on rivers that run to the reef. We promote and preserve world heritage water that still runs totally wild.
We guarantee day tour departures all year round. Our white water rafting adventures are suitable for all levels of fitness and enthusiasm.
Tully River Full Day Rafting: AUSTRALIA’S BEST ONE DAY RAFTING ADVENTURE - Rapids to Grade 4
If you want the ultimate in rafting, you want an unforgettable day on the Tully River. The Tully is Australia’s most famous one-day whitewater rafting experience. It’s the North’s guaranteed tropical white water, white knuckle adventure.
On our Tully River full day trip, rafters can tackle over 45 extraordinary rapids. The magnificent waterfalls that cascade down the gorge walls through World Heritage Jurassic era rainforest provide an unforgettable backdrop.
Included
A full days rafting adventure
More than 45 rapids
World Heritage Rainforest
Riverside BBQ lunch
Light snack served at Rafters Cafe after your adventure
Air-conditioned, video equipped, coach transfers
Photo & video action of your day available for purchase
Daily departures guaranteed year round
