September – 31 October Special Offers | Tully River Rafting-Self drive (12:55pm-8:15pm Exclude levy)
- Cairns
- Speedboats / Rafting
- Outdoor Adventures
- Adventure Activities
Overview
If you’ re looking for an action packed, adrenalin pumping white water adventure then rafting on the Tully River is made for you! Join us for a wild ride through grade 3 & 4 rapids, hurtling through the spectacular gorge, surrounded by World Heritage rainforest! You’ll soon see why the Tully River is internationally recognised as Australia’s best rafting river!
Itinerary
10.00 – 11.00 Pick-ups from Cairns accommodation.
11.00 – 13.00 Depart for the scenic drive to Tully.
13.00 – 13.45 Rendezvous with other (self-drive) rafters at the Golden Gumboot (Tully), before we stop in Tully to grab a quick bite of lunch (optional, own cost).
13.45 – 14.30 Travel to the top of the Tully River Gorge and get fitted with rafting gear.
14.30 – 15.00 Meet your River Guide who will give you a safety briefing and paddling instructions before it’s time to hit the water!
15.00 – 17.30 Raft the world-renowned Tully River conquering awesome grade 3 & 4 rapids!
17.30 – 18.00 Arrive at the take-out point and change into dry clothes before the short journey to the Feluga Hotel, a traditional Queensland country pub and the Tully home of Raging Thunder.
18.15 – 19.30 Indulge in a hearty pub dinner with your guide and crew, view photos of your trip and compare river stories surrounded by a living history of epic rafting on the Tully River!
19.30 – 21.15 End of happy day.
Hearty pub meal, choose from the following
• Beef Burger & chips
• Crumbed Chicken Burger & chips
• Fish, chips & salad (Grilled or Battered) (GF)
• Vegetarian pasta (V)
• Chicken Caesar Salad (GF)
• Chickpea Curry (V)
For your safety, please do not wear loose-fitting long pants on the Tali Rafting trip. We recommend bringing two sets of clothing. Wear athletic leggings (or beach shorts if you don’t have any) for the rafting trip. Have another set to change into for your wet clothes.
What’s included
Included
- All training & rafting equipment
- White water rafting on Australia's best rafting river
- Hearty pub meal, choose from the following: Beef Burger & chips; Crumbed Chicken Burger & chips; Fish, chips & salad (Grilled or Battered) (GF); Vegetarian pasta (V); Chicken Caesar Salad (GF); Chickpea Curry (V).
Not included
- Rafting Levy AUD$35 per person, pay direct to Raging Thunder on the day (Subject to change without notice)..
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
The minimum age for rafting is 13 years. Passengers under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an Adult.
How to use
On the day of the tour, the self-driving guests will go to the meeting place by themselves and present the electronic voucher at the rafting company headquarters to check-in.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before scheduled time.
Good to know
The minimum number of passengers required is 12 for this tour.
For your safety you MUST be have a competent swimming ability and be able to understand and follow River Guide instructions in English to participate in this tour. English speaking comprehension will be assess by River Guides at the time of pick-up. If there are concerns about your ability to understand instructions and communicate with our River Guides, you will not be able to participate in the tour and no refund be provided.
For your safety, please do not wear loose-fitting long pants on the Tali Rafting trip. We recommend bringing two sets of clothing. Wear athletic leggings (or beach shorts if you don't have any) for the rafting trip. Have another set to change into for your wet clothes.
No experience required to participate in rafting.
At Tully River, the tour ends at different locations depending on the season, and changing rooms and toilet facilities may be available (but not always).
The coach will give safety explanation and training before drifting. Please strictly follow the safety instructions of the staff when participating in the activities.
Rafting is a high-risk activity. Please purchase the travel insurance by yourself in advance.
It is recommended to wear swimming costume under your clothes , bring a towel and a spare change of clothes, small change, waterproof shoes, waterproof sunscreen (SPF30+ or above), sun hat (such as baseball cap), an a long-sleeved T-shirt; You must wear shoes – reef sandals, sneakers or anything with an ankle strap is suitable, hire shoes and clothes are available for hire.
Do not bring your mobile phone, camera, jewelry or watch (except Go Pro) with you when rafting. You can leave them in the car.
For your safety, if you are under the influence of alcohol or drug overdose, you will not be allowed to participate in the rafting activities on that day and will not be refunded.
Dietary options available for Tully Rafting lunch.Please advise when booking.
Due to the availability are limited , our staff need to re-confirmed with the supplier after you purchase. If it's not available, we will contact with you immediately to exchange a similar product and give you a full refund.
There are very limited facilities where you can get changed after the tour so it’s best to wait until you return to your accommodation.
Rafting is not suitable for anyone who may be pregnant.
Prior to your rafting trip you will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and sign our liability waiver (either online or on paper). Please read and understand the content carefully and sign as required by the scenic area.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
