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Raging Thunder Half Day Barron River Rafting

FROM: $158
SingleDay

Departure Times

Departs: 8:00am | 2:00pm - Daily
Returns: 12:00pm | 6:00pm - Daily

Pricing Options

$158 AUD / Person - Adult Departing from Lake Placid (12+) (Between: 01 Apr 2023 and 31 Mar 2024)
$169 AUD / Person - Adult Departing from Cairns (12+) (Between: 01 Apr 2023 and 31 Mar 2024)

Raging Thunder's Barron River Rafting is the ultimate thrill-seeking adventure that you don't want to miss out on!

  • Experience the adrenaline-pumping rapids of Barron River on this guided tour 
  • Speed down thrilling drops and free standing waves 
  • Admire the Barron River's beautiful scenery 
  • Rest assured knowing you're in safe hands with heavily experienced guides
  • A memorable experience that you can tick off your bucket-list
  • If you've got a sense of adventure, this one is for you!

The Half Day Rafting tour on the beautiful Barron River is the ideal activity to do if you have a sense of adventure and love to explore the natural world. The half day allows for you to get the most out of your day while leaving the morning or afternoon free for other activities. With highly trained guides who control and navigate the raft, your safety is guaranteed. Learn the raft's techniques all while having the time of your life! Definitely a tour you will never forget!


Features

  • Two hours of river rapid time
  • Perfect for first-timers as you don’t need any experience
  • Great for families (with children over 12)
  • Departing from two locations - Cairns or Lake Placid
  • Adrenaline pumping 
  • Grade 2 and 3 rapids 
  • Experienced and highly trained guides so you know you’re in safe hands
  • All equipment included 
  • Surf the rafts in free standing waves and experience a thrilling drop at Rooster Tail
  • Transfers to and from your accommodation
  • If you're short on time, the half day option is ideal
  • $30pp levy for insurance charges payable on the day of travel

Important Information

  • Minimum age is 12 years. Rafting is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant.

Check out our Raging Thunder 1 Day Tully River Rafting tour for a full day on the rapids!

Sample Itinerary

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Early Afternoon Itinerary

8:00 - 8:30am Pick-ups around the Cairns City and Northern Beaches. Drive to Lake Placid to meet other rafters who drove themselves. 
8:30 - 8:45am Travel as a group to the Barron River Gorge and get fitted with the rafting attire
8:45 - 9:00am Meet your tour guide and receive a safety briefing and instructions on how to paddle
9:00 - 11:00am The fun begins! R...

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Early Afternoon Itinerary

8:00 - 8:30am Pick-ups around the Cairns City and Northern Beaches. Drive to Lake Placid to meet other rafters who drove themselves. 
8:30 - 8:45am Travel as a group to the Barron River Gorge and get fitted with the rafting attire
8:45 - 9:00am Meet your tour guide and receive a safety briefing and instructions on how to paddle
9:00 - 11:00am The fun begins! Raft through the Barron River's grad 2 and 3 rapids
11:00 - 11:30am Arrive back at the take-out point, change into dry clothes before being driven to the Lake Placid Tourist Park for refreshments and photo viewing
11:30 - 12:00pm Relax after all the fun as you are transferred back to your accommodation

Late Afternoon Itinerary

2:00 - 2:30pm Pick-ups around the Cairns City and Northern Beaches. Drive to Lake Placid to meet other rafters who drove themselves. 
2:30 - 2:45pm Travel as a group to the Barron River Gorge and get fitted with the rafting attire
2:45 - 3:00pm Meet your tour guide and receive a safety briefing and instructions on how to paddle
3:00 - 5:00pm The fun begins! Raft through the Barron River's grad 2 and 3 rapids
5:00 - 5:30pm Arrive back at the take-out point, change into dry clothes before being driven to the Lake Placid Tourist Park for refreshments and photo viewing
5:30 - 6:00pm Relax after all the fun as you are transferred back to your accommodation

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What To Bring

  • Secure footwear (shoes are available for hire for $5)
  • Swimming attire
  • Change of dry clothes
  • Towel
  • Waterproof sunscreen
  • Money for additional refreshments or digital photos
  • Optional cap to wear under helmet

What's Included

  • All tuition provided, no experience necessary
  • Equipment 
  • Accommodation transfers from Cairns City and Northern Beaches 

What's Extra

AU $30 levy for insurance charges, land management agency prescribed...

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What To Bring

  • Secure footwear (shoes are available for hire for $5)
  • Swimming attire
  • Change of dry clothes
  • Towel
  • Waterproof sunscreen
  • Money for additional refreshments or digital photos
  • Optional cap to wear under helmet

What's Included

  • All tuition provided, no experience necessary
  • Equipment 
  • Accommodation transfers from Cairns City and Northern Beaches 

What's Extra

AU $30 levy for insurance charges, land management agency prescribed daily client fee, water release fees, transfer costs, GST and administration charges is payable on the day of travel.

Please complete your Medical & Indemnity Form prior to travel by visiting www.raftform.com

Terms and Conditions

  • Rafting is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant.
  • Minimum age is 12 years and those under 18 must travel with a guardian or parent
  • If you have a medical condition or you are unsure that you are physically able to participate in the activity, we recommend that you consult with a medical practitioner
  • Prior to your rafting trip you will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and sign our liability waiver (either online or on paper)

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 Fraser 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 vessel 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. 


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

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. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. 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. 


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.


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:

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 60 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

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.

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 Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/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.


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.

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


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


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