Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive
Overview
Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure plunges you into the heart of Tully Gorge National Park, where fast-flowing water, rugged terrain and rainforest collide to create the ultimate rafting challenge.
Led by expert guides, you’ll spend up to 3 hours charging through powerful Grade 3-4 rapids, tackling steep drops, and navigate swirling currents that will keep your adrenaline pumping from start to finish.
After conquering the river, wind down with a well-earned pub dinner, swap stories with your crew, and relive the day’s epic moments. If you're chasing serious thrills, this is the adventure that delivers.
All gear is provided, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns or Mission Beach, or self-drive (Selected at the time of booking), making it easy to jump straight into the action.
River Levy: $35AUD per person is payable on the day of travel
What's Included
- Meal *Please advise dietary requirements at time of booking*
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Cairns or Mission Beach (If option is selected)
- All rafting equipment and training provided
- Experienced river guides
- Shoe hire or sunglass straps ($5pp if required)
- Photo package (available for purchase)
- Rafting Levy
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Tully Rafting - Mission Beach” and “Tully Rafting - Cairns”.
We pick up from limited hotels and accommodations in Cairns or Mission Beach (If option is selected). A self-drive option is also available (If option is selected).
For the option “Tully Rafting - Self Drive”.
76 Butler Street
Tully QLD 4854, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for suitable for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children aged 13-17 years require a parent or guardians counter signature on the waiver form
- Minimum age: 13 years to participate in Rafting
- IMPORTANT: Please note that all participants must have a competent swimming ability and be able to understand and follow River Guide instructions in English to take part in Tully River rafting. This is essential for your safety. English speaking and comprehension will be assessed by our River Guides at the time of pick-up. If there are any concerns regarding a guest’s ability to understand instructions or communicate effectively with the guides, participation may not be permitted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 54 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive?
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Activity code: C-3537CNS
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Meal *Please advise dietary requirements at time of booking*.
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Cairns or Mission Beach (If option is selected).
- All rafting equipment and training provided.
- Experienced river guides.
- Shoe hire or sunglass straps ($5pp if required).
- Photo package (available for purchase).
- Rafting Levy.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for suitable for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Meal *Please advise dietary requirements at time of booking*
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Cairns or Mission Beach (If option is selected)
- All rafting equipment and training provided
- Experienced river guides
- Shoe hire or sunglass straps ($5pp if required)
- Photo package (available for purchase)
- Rafting Levy
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for suitable for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children aged 13-17 years require a parent or guardians counter signature on the waiver form
- Minimum age: 13 years to participate in Rafting
- IMPORTANT: Please note that all participants must have a competent swimming ability and be able to understand and follow River Guide instructions in English to take part in Tully River rafting. This is essential for your safety. English speaking and comprehension will be assessed by our River Guides at the time of pick-up. If there are any concerns regarding a guest’s ability to understand instructions or communicate effectively with the guides, participation may not be permitted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 54 travelers
