White Water Rafting Tours in Cairns – with Wildside Adventures - Half day Tours
Sports Rafting
in Two person inflatable kayaks – your raft/your way!
Experience Family friendly White Water Rafting in Cairns with Wildside Adventures
Looking for a truly wild white water experience in Far North Queensland? Our sports rafting tours near Cairns are fast, fun, and run by experienced river guides who know how to keep things safe and exciting.
This is real white water rafting, with rapids, teamwork, and stunning rainforest scenery. Perfect for adventure seekers and groups, our tours offer an unforgettable way to explore the beautiful rivers near Cairns.
8 Person rafts
Guided 8 person rafts (7 passengers)
Experience Classic White Water Rafting in Cairns with Wildside Adventures
Looking for a classic white water rafting experience in Far North Queensland? Our big eight-person raft tours near Cairns are guided adventures designed for teamwork, shared excitement, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Paddle together as a group through exhilarating rapids on the iconic Tully River, surrounded by lush rainforest scenery. With an experienced guide in every raft, this is a safe, social, and unforgettable white water rafting adventure, perfect for families, first-timers, school groups, and corporate teams wanting to experience real white water near Cairns.
Whats Included?
- Full safety briefing and equipment
- Expert guides
- Rapids to Grade 2–3 (depending on river conditions)
- Transfers from Mission Beach or Tully available
- Drinks
- Entertainment (if you like bad jokes) 😉
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Q: Is white water rafting safe for beginners?
A: Yes! Our guides provide a full safety briefing, and we cater to all skill levels. -
Q: What if I cant swim?
A: No problem! our life vests are super bouyant and will keep you floating like a beach ball! - Q: More Questions?
A: No problem! Try our Ai assistant (bottom right corner) We taught him ourselves 🙂
Why Choose Wildside Adventures?
- Locally owned and adventure-driven
- Small group experience — no overcrowding
- Sports rafts or Big rafts – you choose!
- Operated by expert whitewater guides
- OUR MINIMUM AGE IS 6 Years!
First timers, no worries!
Aug 2024 | Family
We had a great afternoon on the water with Leon and Stefan. For our young family, I couldn't recommend a better way to spend time together, outside of your comfort zone. These guys made it so easy for us (we had never paddled a kyak before). Thanks Leon, Stefan & Al.
Great experience
Dec 2024 | Family
Leon and Stefan were amazing guides and hosts. Our 10yo thoroughly enjoyed her first white water rafting experience. We had a great time!
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Wicked rafting experience
Aug 2024 | Family
Had a awesome half day on the river, Leon and the crew made if fun as well as what to do incase we had a spill made it super exciting, my son and I didn't flip but my friends we're not so lucky, was very funny, highly recommend.
Worth the journey
June 2024 | Family
Absolute cracker of a trip, took the son who had a blast too, Thanks to John, Shaun and Bell who were very knowledgeable and made it a heap of fun, highly recommend the drive.
Class act, knowledgeable, and perfect!
May 2024 | Family
Wildside Adventures is not your average white water rafting company; it is an experience like no other. From the moment you book your trip, the communication from owner Al is top-notch. He ensures that every detail is taken care of and that you are well-prepared for your adventure....
Best Day Out Ever!
May 2024 | Friends
One of the most fun adventures you can have in a day! Thank you Johnny and Sean, you were so professional and safe. Brilliant day out with family and friends, action packed and in the most stunning wilderness, FNQ has it all. We will certainly be coming back!
The best day of our trip!!
June 2024 | Couples
Amazing experience!!! We had the best day under the fantastic guidance of Leon and Sean. Beautiful rainforests, spectacular scenery and the most adrenaline fuelled white water fun through the stunning Tully river!! My husband and I are in our 50’s and it was the best day of our trip so far. Thanks guys!!
Great day on the water!
Mar 2024 | Family
We went for the half-day sports rafting tour and the rapids and thrills were wild! The guides are very experienced at teaching you how to steer the raft and what to do when things don't go to plan, and briefing you before each rapid to give you a plan of attack. We had one guide lead ahead and one follow behind to help us out if we needed it....
Sports rafting
$150
per person no more to pay
- Start times: 9.00am at the river
- 6 kms of fun, guided.
- Rapids Grades 2 & 3
- Free Beer & soft drinks
- Complimentary pick-up from Tully or Mission Beach (by arrangement most days)
- Minimum age is 6 years
- $10 per person discount for groups of 4 or more. Use code : WILD4HALF on checkout
8 Person rafts
$150
per person no more to pay
- Start time: 9.00am at the river
- Rapids Grades 2 & 3
- Trained guide in your boat
- Free Beer & soft drinks
- Complimentary Pick-up from Tully or Mission Beach (by arrangement most days)
- Minimum age is 6 years
- $10 per person discount for groups of 4 or more. Use code : WILD4HALF on checkout
Sports Rafting Meeting location
or Please follow this map to find the start location for the Sports rafting
PICK-UPs ARE AVAILABLE from Mission Beach or Tully by PRIOR ARRANGEMENT only.
- Mission Beach is approx 1 hours drive from the Start location
- Please call us if you need a pick-up on
- (07) 4088 6212