Rapids.
Reef.
Rain
forest.

The Tully River is fed by Australia's highest rainfall catchment — over 4,000mm a year. That means guaranteed water flow, every session, all season. No cancellations because the river's too low. No waiting for rain. The Tully delivers Grade 2-3 rapids through an ancient rainforest gorge that hasn't changed in millions of years. It's been a commercial rafting river since 1984, and it's consistently rated as one of the best white water experiences in Australia. Canyon walls, 44 rapids, and a river that runs whether the rest of the country is in drought or not. There's a reason this is where we built the business.

Mission Beach is about two hours south of Cairns. The Tully River — where we raft — is 45 minutes from Mission Beach. If you're coming from Cairns, you'll spend your travel time driving through some of the most scenic country in Far North Queensland instead of sitting in a tour bus. Most visitors stay in Mission Beach for at least a night. It's worth it.

Sports Raft — 1–2 people per raft. You steer. You paddle. It's Australia's only self-drive sports raft on a commercial river. Local expert guides ride the river alongside you, but you're in control.

River Raft — up to 8 people, one raft, with a local expert guide on board calling every move. Same river, same price. The difference is who's driving.

Everything. $150 per person covers all equipment, wetsuits, helmets, local expert guides, river levy, and transfers from Mission Beach. There are no hidden fees and no add-ons. Other operators charge separately for the river levy — we don't.

No prior experience needed. Every session starts with a full safety briefing and paddling instruction from our local expert guides. They've run this river thousands of times. Whether it's your first time on white water or your fiftieth, you're in good hands.

The minimum age is 6. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult in the River Raft. All sessions are guided by local experts who are experienced with families and younger paddlers.

Do you run morning and afternoon sessions? Yes — when the river's running natural flow we go AM and PM. When we're relying on the afternoon dam release for water, sessions run in the PM. Either way, you're guaranteed white water on a real river. Your guide confirms timing on booking.

Yes. Dunk Island tours run in the morning, rafting sessions run AM or PM depending on river conditions. Two World Heritage experiences in one day — reef and rapids. Stay in Mission Beach and you can do both without the long transfers that eat up a full day from Cairns.

Swimmers, a towel, and enclosed shoes that can get wet (old runners work well). We provide everything else — wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, and all rafting equipment. Leave the valuables in your car or accommodation. The river doesn't care about your phone.