Tully River · World-Class Rapids
Ancient canyon walls. Grade 2-3 drops. Cold water. The Tully's been ready since long before you were.
*Minimum age 6. All sessions guided by local experts.
Choose Your Raft
The Tully river, is like no other river. Grade 2-3 rapids within ancient canyon of Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest setting.
Two raft options. Same river. Same price. The only question is how you want to meet the Tully.
Sports Raft
Australia's only self-drive sports raft on a commercial river. Local guides on the river alongside you. You do the work. Solo or paired. You're in control either way.
River Raft
Up to 8 people per raft with a guide inside calling the commands. First-timers, families, groups. Focus on the experience, not the paddling mechanics.
The River
The Tully River carves through one of the oldest rainforests on earth. Grade 2-3 rapids fed by Australia's highest rainfall catchment. Ancient canyon walls. Water that has been running this course longer than anything you've built.
Year-round flow. More powerful in summer. The afternoon dam release guarantees consistent white water on every session. This isn't a river that depends on weather. It depends on physics.
The Tully has been humbling adventurers since 1976. It's still not done.
Wild Facts
The Other Way
Depart Cairns
The Wildside Way
Depart Mission Beach
Same river. Fraction of the travel. The rest of the day is yours.
FAQ
Same river. Same price. The sports raft is a self-drive raft for 1–2 people. You and your partner steer and paddle. The river raft holds up to 8 people with a local guide inside calling the commands. Both run on the Tully with local expert guides. The difference is how you engage with the water.
Everything. All equipment, safety gear, wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, transport to and from the river, and your guide. $150 per person, all-inclusive. No hidden levy. No surprises on the day.
The Tully River is 45 minutes from Mission Beach. You'll be on the water for approximately 2.5 hours, back in town by early evening. Half a day, not a full-day commitment.
Swimmers, sunscreen, and shoes that can get wet (no thongs). We provide everything else: wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, paddle, and the raft. Leave valuables in your car or at your accommodation.
Enquire with us directly. We can sometimes pair solo paddlers with another single booking, or we can discuss other options. The sports raft is built for two, so we'll work with you to find the right fit. The river raft welcomes individual bookings as part of a group.
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.
Age 6. Wildside is the only commercial Tully River operator with a minimum age of 6. Both the sports raft and river raft welcome children from age 6 with a parent or guardian.
The Tully is 45 minutes from Mission Beach. Same river as everyone else. Fraction of the travel.
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