Raging Thunder Adventures pioneered rafting in Queensland, Australia in 1984 with our first commercial trip consisting of three nervous passengers on the Tully River.

Even today we still raft the Mighty Tully River, because is regarded as the best rafting river accross 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.

Plus we also raft the Barron River located just outside Cairns, with a half day raft perfectly suited for first time adventurer or those who want to cram more into their Adventure Holiday.

Begin your day with collection from your Cairns, Northern Beaches or Mission Beach accommodation and travel south to the spectacular surroundings that await you. The Tully River is situated in stunning World Heritage Listed rainforest and offers an awesome day out rafting grade 3-4 rapids over 5 hours.

Enjoy a well earned barbeque lunch alongside the river bank. Expect the need to hold on at times on these moderate technical rapids, however no experience is necessary, most of your fellow rafters will never have rafted before. A sense of adventure is a must!

Traditionally rapids are named by the first people to raft that rapid, so both the Tully River and Barron River have some rather interesting names...

Approximately 5 hours of white water rafting

• Guaranteed water levels all year round
• BBQ lunch beside the river
• Exclusive Raging Thunder Cafe
• All tuition - no experience necessary
• All accommodation transfers
• Optional Extra's: Photos and merchandise available for purchase same day
• Departs Cairns & Northern Beaches Daily 7.00am
  (returns approx 6.30pm)
• Departs Mission Beach Daily 8.00am (returns 5.00pm)

Please Note

Bring ticket, lace-up shoes or reef / teva sandals, swimming costume, change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, money for souvenirs

Each raft holds a maximum of seven passengers and one river guide, who will guide you safely down your river adventure. Infact every one of our guides in expertly trained by internationally renowned safety company Rescue 3.

When you arrive at the river you will be fitted with a helmet and life jacket, allowing you to float along the river should you happen to fall out. Its so safe that you don't even have to be able to swim to enjoy rafting. Plus all of our rafts stay together, traversing the rapids in a carefully planned sequence with guides providing cover from the river banks.

Additional Information

• Minimum age: 13 years
• Rafting is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant.

Levy Information
$30 per person Pay on Board fee for insurance charges, land
management agency prescribed daily client fee, water release fees, transfer costs, GST and administration charges is payable on the day of travel.