Crystal Cascades Cairns Half Day Canyoning
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Chase thrills on this action-packed morning in the Cairns rainforest!
- Adventure-filled morning
- Gorgeous natural sights at Crystal Cascades
- Abseiling, rock slides, and more
- Professional and qualified team
- All high-quality gear and safety equipment
Please note: The activities on this tour are compulsory
For a similar tour with optional activities: Behana Gorge Half Day Tour
Overview
Keen to get your blood pumping but short on time in Cairns? Half Day Canyoning at Crystal Cascades is the ideal trip for you! Spend a morning abseiling, swimming, sliding, jumping, and having the time of your life in the gorgeous Cairns rainforest. Complete with experienced instructors and sturdy, high-quality gear, this tour keeps you totally safe and secure while you chase thrills in the canyons, gorges, and rock pools of Tropical North Queensland!

Cairns Half Day Canyoning Features
- Action-packed morning tour
- Visit Crystal Cascades
- Plenty of abseils, rockslides, and rock jumps
- Based in the spectacular Cairns rainforest
- Professional, certified instructors
- Transport to and from Cairns City included
- High-quality helmet, harness, carabiners, and life jacket included
- Wetsuits provided in winter
- Spend the morning living like a daredevil!
Sample Itinerary
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Pick-up from Cairns City
Your morning of adventure will kick-start when you're picked up from 10 Spence Street in Cairns City at your designated time. You and your fellow canyoners will then get about half an hour to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view ahead of your adrenaline kick.

Arrive at Crystal Cascades
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Important Information
- Guests under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Crystal Canyon has a minimum age of 12 years or older, majority of this course is not optional.
- Not suitable for anyone who is pregnant.
- Must have basic swimming skills to maneuver in the water.
- Please advise staff of allergies, surgeries, impairments, or disabilities that may affect your level of enjoyment on the day.
- Please consider your own fitness levels and use your judgement about whether this tour is right for you.
What To Bring
- Snacks and water (food is not included on this tour)
- Swimmers and comfy athletic wear
- Towel
- Sun protection (sunnies, sunscreen)
- Comfy closed-toed shoes & socks
- Sandals or flip flops
- Dry change of clothes
- Jumper in winter
- Camera (must be hands free)
- Card or cash (just in case)
- Contact lenses rather than prescription glasses
What's Included
- Half day canyoning tour
- Wetsuits in winter
- All safety equipment
- Professional instruction from a certified instructor
- Return shuttle transport
What's Extra
- Pick up from Cairns CBD accommodation $10 per person
- Photo packages $45 per person
- Shoe Hire $10 per person
- T-shirts $35
Cancellations
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 72 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Crystal Cascades tour and the Behana Gorge trip?
Both trips offer an amazing and unique experience because of the different landscape backdrop, but there are slight differences between them:
- Ages 8+
- Up to 2 abseils
- Up to 3 rock jumps (largest being 12m)
- Up to 2 rockslides (weather dependant)
- Up to 2 plunge pools or similar (weather dependant)
- No ziplines
Crystal Adventure Tour:
- Ages 12+
- Up to 5 abseils (largest being 32m)
- Up to 2 rock jumps
- 1 rockslide
- No plunge pools
The most important thing to be aware of is that everything on the Behana tour is optional, where Crystal Cascades has compusory elements.
Why is there a higher age limit on this tour
The Crystal Cascades tour requires a slightly higher age limit due. to the nature of the tour.
While its sister tour Behana Gorge includes lots of optional activities in its itinerary, the Crystal Cascades activities aren't optional and require a certain level of confidence and ability from adventurers.
What are the age restrictions for this tour?
This tour is restricted to guests aged 12 and older. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and get a parent or guardian's signature.
Is food provided on this tour?
As this is only a half-day tour, there is no food provided no this tour.
