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Half Day Rainforest Tubing

FROM: $104
SingleDay
Min. Age
5 Years+
5.0 (2 Reviews)

Departure Times

Departs: 7:45 am - Daily
Returns: 12:00 pm - Daily

Pricing Options

$104 AUD / Person - Adult (12+) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$80 AUD / Person - Child (5-11 yrs) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
RRP $92 $89 AUD / Person - Family (2A+2C) ($356 Total) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)

Explore the rainforests and streams of far-north Queensland on this exciting and unique tubing tour! 

  • Zoom down the rapids of a secluded river in Cairns with state-of-the-art tubing gear!
  • A fun and unforgettable half-day perfect for nature-lovers and the young at heart.
  • Spot abundant native animals, marinelife and ancient rainforest life on your journey.
  • Let an experienced local guide take you through this tropical haven far from the beaten path.

Immerse yourself in the natural rainforest, flowing rapids and Aussie wildlife like never before on this adventurous Half Day Tubing tour. A thrilling and captivating experience, grab your friends or family and hold on tight to your personal tube as you hurtle down flowing rivers. Make your way down the stream, as towering gums and dense forest fringe your way.

With just the right amount of speed and thrill, spend your time alternating between zooming down some flowing sections and tranquilly floating through some other sections of the rapids. Whether you’re into daring twists and turns, or just prefer to kick back and take it easy, explore Cairns your way while you tube. A great way to meet fellow travellers and explore your vibrant jungle surroundings, cool off in swimming holes and make a splash with this Cairns Tubing tour! 

Tubing group in the water

Highlights 

  • A half-day of authentic river tubing
  • State-of-the-art dual-chamber tube hire
  • Local, qualified guide
  • All professional tubing tuition - perfect for beginners! 
  • Complimentary snacks on the way
  • Native wildlife and marinelife spotting 
  • Hidden swimming holes
  • Explore Cairns rainforest without the crowds
  • Perfect for families, small groups and solo travellers! 
  • Free transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches

Important Information

  • A $15pp levy is payable on the day of travel for national park land management and is included in the advertised price.

Sample Itinerary

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Tube the river rapids 

Ready, set, tube! Embark on one of three rivers (the Mulgrave River, Little Mulgrave River and Behana Gorge) according to conditions and let the good times roll! Combine natural beauty with a thrilling experience bound to excite, delight and amaze. Hold onto your dual-chamber tube as you follow your guide and navigate these beautiful, flowing waterways set amongst idyllic...

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Tube the river rapids 

Ready, set, tube! Embark on one of three rivers (the Mulgrave River, Little Mulgrave River and Behana Gorge) according to conditions and let the good times roll! Combine natural beauty with a thrilling experience bound to excite, delight and amaze. Hold onto your dual-chamber tube as you follow your guide and navigate these beautiful, flowing waterways set amongst idyllic and secluded forests! 

River rapids location with trees and people in the water

Spot plentiful critters

Don’t forget to look up, down and side-to-side on your journey through the rapids. The rainforests of Cairns are home to an abundance of wildlife, birdlife, marine life and spectacular flora. From adorable turtles to colourful butterflies, and lazing lizards to glimmering fish, rub shoulders with the creatures of far north tropical QLD! 

black, red and yellow Butterly on a leaf in Cairns forest

Discover secluded local gems

Your local guide knows the ins and outs of the rainforest and streams you will be tubing down! Enjoy an intimate group guided tour not only down rapids, but to dazzling swimming holes, lovely grassy banks and pristine sections of the rainforest as well! Perch by the river to enjoy the serenity and a tasty snack provided by your guide as you enjoy the sounds of bubbling brooks… pure bliss!

Your local guide in the forest

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What To Bring

  • Please wear your swimming costume under your clothes
  • Towel
  • Spare change of clothes
  • Secure footwear that can get wet
  • Waterproof camera
  • Refillable water bottle

What's Included

  • Two hours of guided tubing
  • Access to hidden river ecosystems
  • Abundant wildlife spotting
  • Professional tube hire
  • Local guided commentary
  • Tubing tuition
  • Tasty snacks
  • Free transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches

What's Extra

  • Waterproof shoe hire ($5)...

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What To Bring

  • Please wear your swimming costume under your clothes
  • Towel
  • Spare change of clothes
  • Secure footwear that can get wet
  • Waterproof camera
  • Refillable water bottle

What's Included

  • Two hours of guided tubing
  • Access to hidden river ecosystems
  • Abundant wildlife spotting
  • Professional tube hire
  • Local guided commentary
  • Tubing tuition
  • Tasty snacks
  • Free transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches

What's Extra

  • Waterproof shoe hire ($5)
  • A $15pp levy is payable on the day of travel for national park land management and is included in the advertised price.

Terms and Conditions

Important Info:

  • Rainforest river tubing tours are suitable for most people over 6 years, no previous experience or swimming ability is required.
  • Anyone under 18 years of age must travel with a responsible guardian or adult.
  • Rafting Guides can deliver basic instructions in Mandarin and Japanese.
  • If you’re concerned about your ability to participate, please contact our office.
  • All rafting participants must disclose any medical condition prior to traveling with Cairns Adventure Group. Be aware that some medical conditions may exclude people from participating in our tours e.g. pregnancy.

All information provided at any time by Cairns Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.

Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions.


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Transport

It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Cairns Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Information & Advice

All information, advice or pricing provided by Cairns Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Cairns Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Cairns Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.

Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

  • 50% refund for cancellations made within 48hours of tour departure.
  • No refund for cancellations made within 24hrs of departure.


Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers' discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to: admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Cairns Tours/ Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

Reviews

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Reviews by our Cairns Tours customers

Steph Lizmore, 17 May 24
Fantastic tubing experience down the Mulgrave River. Crystal clear water & stunning scenery. The rapids were so much fun. Jake & Jay were great tour guides. I would 100% do this again!
Bec R, 14 Jun 22
Had a spectacular time this morning. The staff were super friendly, funny and professional. They explained everything clearly. I felt really safe. This is something that people of all ages can do - there were some really young kids today! They pick you up from your location. The bus is clean. The tubing equipment is also clean and well maintained. They provided juice and muesli bars at the end of the tour. Took about 3 hours to travel down the river. I would definitely do it again. My advice is to wear a rashie and longish swim shorts because you'll be in direct Sunlight for a while. Wear sunglasses , but not an expensive pair. Would go again with these guys.
Jayme
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