About this tour
Paddle your own sports raft down the Tully River, Queensland's best whitewater playground, navigating grade 2–3 rapids through ancient rainforest canopy. This four-hour half-day trip combines genuine adrenaline with stunning scenery, finishing with bragging rights and soaked clothes. A professional guide handles safety and logistics while you grip the paddle. Pickup available from Mission Beach or Tully township.
Highlights
- Navigate grade 2–3 rapids at your own pace
- Ancient rainforest walls rise above the water
- Professional guide leads small group throughout
- Four hours start to finish, half-day format
- National Park entry fees included
- Minimum age six; maximum thrills guaranteed
What to expect
You'll meet your guide in either Mission Beach or Tully, get fitted with helmet and lifejacket, then launch into cool water flanked by towering rainforest. The rapids come in waves of two to three, with genuine whitewater dumps and technical turns—nothing you can't handle with basic fitness and willingness to paddle hard. Between rapids, the river calms; use these stretches to breathe and soak in the canopy above. Expect splashes, occasional swims if you misjudge a line, and genuine teamwork moments. The final stretch is scenic float-down.
Good to know
Bring a towel and dry clothes. Minimum moderate fitness required; not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Children from six years old welcome. Guides provide all equipment. Food not included; pack snacks or eat before launch.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.