Raging Thunder - Barron River Rafting

Raging Thunder Adventures has been rafting since 1984. They raft the Barron River located just outside Cairns, with a half day raft perfectly suited for first time adventurer or those who want to cram more adventure into their holiday.

BARRON RIVER HALF DAY - GRADE 3
- Approximately 2 hours of white water rafting
- Guaranteed water levels all year round
- All tuition - no experience necessary
- All accommodation transfers
- "Rescue 3" trained guides
- State of the art equipment
- Optional Extras: Photos & merchandise available for purchase same day


April - September (Morning Only)
Departs Cairns: Daily 10.00am (returns approx. 1.30pm)
Departs Port Douglas: Mon, Tues, Thur, Sat 8.30am 10.00am (returns approx. 2.30pm)

October - March (Afternoon Only)
Departs Cairns: Daily 2.15pm (returns approx. 6.00pm)
Departs Port Douglas: Tues, Thur, Sat, Sun 12.30pm (returns approx. 6.00pm)

Minimum age: 13 years. Bring ticket, lace-up shoes or reef / teva sandals, swimming costume, change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, money for souvenirs

Rafting Guide
Grade 1: Simple easy rapids
Grade 2: Simple technical rapids with need to manoeuvre raft
Grade 3: Moderate rapids with need to hold on at times and maintain control of rafts
Grade 4: Moderate technical rapids - as for grade 3 with continuous need to manoeuvre rafts. Exciting rafting
Grade 5: Heavy, difficult rapids. Very exciting rafting, essential to maintain control. Steep gradient
Grade 6: Extremely difficult rapids. Necessary to be in control but very rarely possible. Dangerous rafting