Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Float through a combination of calm waters and rapids on a rainforest river during this 4.5-hour tubing tour including pickup from Cairns. You'll have approximately 90-minutes of river tubing on a professional-grade twin-chamber tube. Soak up the scenery while cooling off from the Queensland heat in the water. The perfect activity for ages 5 and above.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years
Bring your own towel, and wear a swimsuit under your clothes
Bring water-resistant sunscreen and insect repellent
Leave valuables at home
Optional Shoe Hire available for $5pp
Not suitable for pregnant travellers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Prepare for a fun-filled tubing adventure on the Mulgrave River, Little Mulgrave River or Behana Gorge! Hold on as you glide over gentle rapids, then relax and take in the lush rainforest surroundings as you drift downstream. This exciting adventure includes hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Cairns, with approximately 90-minutes of tubing. No prior experience is needed - making it perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're seeking a bit of excitement or a peaceful way to enjoy nature, this adventure is a fantastic choice for families and travelers alike!
What‘s Included
Safety equipment
Snack
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off
Twin-chamber tube
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tubing Levy
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Afternoon Tour Family (2A2C)
Afternoon Tour
Pickup included
Morning Tour from Cairns
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour from Cairns
Afternoon Tour
Pickup included
Morning Tour Family (2A2C)
Rainforest River Tubing: Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns
Pickup included
Reviews
665 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Indy for a day!
Ann L,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Floating down the river was great. Reminds me of Indiana Jones and the temple of doom. Just be aware of the surrounding trees and rocks.
Fun, safe and good value
Paul A,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organised, fun crew and a really safe and enjoyable trip down the little mulgrave river. Peaceful scenic and a few fun rapids.
Great experience !!
NorthStar37056913425,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff were friendly and made the experience run smoothly ! Felt safe and staff knowledgeable. Thanks Cairns Adventure Group !!!
Loads of fun. We eish it was a bit longer though
Negin n,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great for family. I wish they had more information about the location prior the trip, although the place we went was amazing and were lucky due tobthe rain we had a good run.
lazy afternoon, simple joys of life
Trip08525624862,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00its for families with young kids or people who cannot do high grade rapids experience. Its had grade 1 rapids. They provide tubes. though under the lush green rainforest tubing with river water is fun.
Fun beautiful
Declan F,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience so much fun. Tour guides were amazing. Such beautiful scenery. Rainforest is so beautiful and rapids fun to go down
It was alright
Shemaiah N,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour lead Dhalia was great. We had to wait for a group that did not show up, and she managed the group well by giving us a max time that we would wait before we take off. She was also clear with the day itinerary and safety instructions. The tubing experience itself though good, but fall short a little off expectations. We booked because there's a pick up at Palm Cove, but was contacted later on that there's no pick up over the weekend outside of the city. Lots of manual assist by the tour guides when water wasn't flowing and where the rapids were, just because water was too shallow. Sandals with strap at the back will do. There's no place to change, so either you get in the bus wet or change by the side of the road. Light snack consist of a packet drink and an U.Toby's granola bar.
A great family fun time.
Paul E,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience for a family. Well organized staff always there to help. There were a bunch of young kids who had a very good time.
Unorganised
Guy B,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Unorganised poor supervision not worth the money too big of a group no respect given to customers just disappointed
Lovely experience
Bianca M,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a lovely experience. The river was running beautifully after all the rain. Going down the white water was so much fun. The tour guides were very friendly. I loved it all.
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