"Forward paddle, harder, harder, harder, go, go, go" urges your guide. But then "get down, get down, get down". He sees fate. White water pounds down on your head, over the top of you, in from the sides and devours any sign of your presence on its raging white radar.

This is the rush of the rapids on Australia’s most famous one-day white water rafting experience. In the remote World Heritage Rainforest, the Tully River winds through dramatic gorges, rushing waterfalls and untouched ancient rainforest. Along its twisting, scenic path, 45 churning Grade 4 rapids need to be conquered on your day out stacked with white water action and adventure.

You don’t even need any prior experience to raft. You are in good hands. All your river guides have intimate knowledge of every bend, curve and drop of the river and the rapids, (that happen to come in bracing, quick succession!). Roll with the splashes of one furious drop, only to hear and be faced with the rumblings of another.

Rafting trips are available on the Tully River all year round. You need to be 13years or older to raft.

Getting there:

The Tully River rafting adventures begin on the river, 2hrs south of Cairns. Companies will normally supply transfers from Cairns, Port Douglas, Northern Beaches and Mission Beach. Cairns is easily accessed by road, rail and air.

By train:

Catch The Sunlander or Tilt Train to Tully. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.

Further information:

RnR White Water Rafting Adventures

Ph 4041 9444

Raging Thunder

Ph 07 4030 7990

Queensland Holidays