Book Best Cairns Rafting Tickets

The only tour with direct access to Hill Inlet beaches in Whitehaven, with your choice of more snorkelling or more beach time.

• Everything you get: Cruise through the Whitsundays to snorkel at Border Island, Mantaray Bay, or Maureens Cove with small-group instruction. Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, enjoy tropical lunch and refreshments, and learn from expert marine talks before your transfer.
• Why choose this: This experience is a perfect balance of snorkeling, bushwalks, and beach time with expert guides. Great for first-timers or nature lovers.
• Upgrades: Add a 60-minute scenic flight over Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the Great Barrier Reef. Window seats guaranteed.

Inclusions #

• Full-day cruise from Airlie Beach

• Guided National Park walk

• Snorkelling at Border Island (inner fringing reef) with personalised instruction (Southern Lights tour)

• Snorkelling at Mantaray Bay and Maureens Cove (inner fringing reefs) with personalised instruction (Northern Exposure tour)

• Reef and island naturalist talks by expert guides

• Round-trip bus transfers

• Stinger suit, snorkelling equipment & flotation devices

• 60-minute reef and island scenic flight with guaranteed window seats (based on selected option)

• Tropical lunch pack (based on selected option)

Exclusions #

• Wetsuits (available to rent at a small fee)

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (additional cost)

• Snacks (additional cost)

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, & sunscreen
• Beach bag with swimwear & towels
• Camera with waterproof case
• Jacket
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Reusable water bottle

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Not suitable for pregnant women and guests with heart problems, back problems, or other serious medical conditions.

Additional information

• Snorkelling is a physical activity. You must be a confident swimmer and have a certain level of fitness to participate.
• Refreshments can be purchased on the boat. Please carry cash to purchase them if you wish.
• Sunsuits and wetsuits are available to rent at a small fee.

This ticket has the following options that you can choose from:

• Return Transfers from Cairns
• Return Transfers from Port Douglas
• Self Drive

Inclusions #

• 2-hr white water rafting on Barron River
• Rafting equipment
• Hotel transfers (optional)

Exclusions #

• $30 levy charges
• Shoes (available on hire for $5 per pair)

Inclusions #

• River tubing
• River tubing lesson from professional guides
• Inflatable tubes
• Safety equipment
• Pick-up and drop-off from Cairns and Northern Beaches

Exclusions #

• $15 river levy
• Shoes (available on hire for $5 per pair)
• Waterproof spray jackets (available on hire for $5 per pair)

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of rafting

• Rafting guide

• Rafting training

• Round-trip hotel transfers (optional)

• Rafting equipment

• Up to 4 hours of white water rafting on grade 3-4 rapids

Exclusions #

• $30 levy charges

Know Before You Go

Important Informamtion

• Bring along drinking water, a hat, sun protection, a towel, a change of clothes, and swimming costumes.

Restrictions

• Guests aged 13 and below are restricted from participating in this experience.
• This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users, pregnant women, and non-swimmers.