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• The White Water Rafting...

  Kevin B,,Feb 21, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The White Water Rafting was very exciting and very well organised. We went on a day when the river was very high and safety was a high priority yet we still had a lot of thrills. We are going to go white water rafting again.

• Great time rafting with...

  Richie S,,Feb 20, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Great time rafting with Cairns Adventure Group. The river was flowing and we got some really good rapids. Felix was the guide for our boat and he was helpful and fun. The company as a whole seemed a tiny bit disorganized while we were waiting to actually get on the river, but that was mostly a minor detail. The trip was a lot of fun.

• Be prepared to be...

  Heidi R,,Feb 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Be prepared to be completely dunked! We had such a fun and wild time and Megan expertly guided us down the river. The rapids were exhilerating and not the leisure ride we were expecting...much better.

  

  

  

  

  

• Great for beginners!

  Samantha B,,Jan 31, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Very thorough and clear guides, who provide everything from transportation, gear and how-tos for going rafting. The rapids were probably class 2-3, very mild and great experience for beginners.

• The experience was 10/10...

  Athyns S,,Jan 31, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The experience was 10/10 ! Our guide, Lily, was very enthusiastic and fun. Would 100% recommend if you’re thinking of trying

• High Water Highlights! Fun, Muddy, and Expertly Managed

  gatoreed,,Jan 18, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  We booked the Barron River Half-Day White Water Rafting during a period of heavy rain, and it did not disappoint! The convenience of the hotel pick-up and return from Cairns made the logistics effortless. Preparation & Safety: The team was incredibly organized. The safety briefing on the bus was thorough and professional, which was reassuring given the river conditions. We were outfitted with all the necessary gear quickly and efficiently once we arrived at the launch site. The Rafting Experience: Because of the recent rains, the Barron River was at its maximum level—fast-moving and muddy, which actually made for some fantastic rapids! As someone with rafting experience across the USA, New Zealand, and other parts of Australia, I found this to be a really enjoyable and well-paced run. Note on Safety: The guides are clearly experts. We had to portage the rafts around a Level 5/6 rapid that was too dangerous to run in these conditions. I appreciated the guides' commitment to safety while still ensuring we had a blast on the accessible rapids. Who is this for? Even with the high water, this is a perfect trip for beginners and families. It offers just the right amount of excitement without being overwhelming. Summary: A fantastic way to spend a half-day in Cairns, rain or shine. If the river is pumping, you’re in for a real treat!

• We had a brilliant time...

  Mary J,,Dec 18, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had a brilliant time at this activity. Our guides Addison and Tina were amazing and good fun, and put my nerves of falling out at ease. Would 100% recommend this activity. All the staff were so kind and friendly.

• It’s the best rafting...

  Yuki L,,Nov 20, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  It’s the best rafting experience ever. Fin was our rafting guide who are so passionate and professional.

• We got the BEST guide!!!!

  377sheilas,,Nov 11, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Bellau(Not sure of the Spelling :). Was an amazing guide. He made it fun and worth every dollar.. Amazing person and fun experience all around!

• Brown Water Bootcamp

  weakticket,,Nov 4, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  We almost booked the full day rafting trip in Cairns. Eight hours of this? I would have needed therapy. The river looked like hot chocolate made in a ditch and smelled like the inside of a septic tank. I am used to clean rivers where I live. I did not expect luxury, but I also did not expect to question whether I needed a tetanus shot after getting splashed. Our guide was brand new. Not kind of new first-day, first-time-on-a-raft new. He was being trained live, which meant frequent stops so the actual guide could explain paddling, steering, and how to tie a knot. On top of that, the trainee spent the entire time barking commands like a drill sergeant. “Forward. Back. Stop.” Right in my ear. I was not sure if I had booked a rafting trip or enlisted in some muddy aquatic military unit. The scenery was jungle beauty, but no waterfalls, just brown water, brown banks and big rocks. The only wildlife sighting they teased us with was a possible crocodile. We did not even get that. Just the smell. At the end, we were asked to load the raft onto the trailer ourselves. That was the final straw. I had officially worked harder than the new guide. To be fair, the experienced guide could see I was hanging on by a thread. After I made a few “incredible” jokes and tapped out at the end, he turned to me and said, “You’re a legend.” I know he meant it. He had watched me survive a comedy-horror rafting film in real time. Spend your time in Cairns doing anything else. Dive. Eat. Shop. Lie on your back and watch clouds. Just skip this trip unless you enjoy yelling, brown water, and disappointment.

  
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