Top Queensland Rafting

This Tully River rafting trip provides an action-packed full day of adventure in North Queensland, including white-water rafting with experienced river guides and a pub lunch. Paddle your raft through 45 or so rapids — some up to Grade 4 — with the World Heritage–listed rainforest as your scenic backdrop. Tully Gorge National Park boasts one of Australia's most popular rafting excursions, including opportunities to jump from the rocks into the tropical water. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns.

Tackle the grade II and III rapids of the Barron River on this adrenaline-pumping half-day tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Prepare to get wet and wild as you hurtle over the rapids, then float downstream past the jagged cliffs, plunging ravines, and lush rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park. Best of all: with gentle rapids and full instruction provided, this tour is suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.

Explore the magic of Moreton Island your way on this full-day resort and activity tour, where you can tailor your island adventuring to suit you. Start your day off with a scenic ferry ride from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, where you can relax and enjoy all the facilities before taking your pick of activities on offer, including a shipwreck and fish-feeding cruise, a guided snorkel tour, SUP hire, and a beach Segway adventure.

Experience an exhilarating half-day whitewater rafting trip on the Tully River while in Cairns or Mission Beach. See some of the oldest rain forests in the world as you take on class 2 and 3 rapids in your own sports raft, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from either Mission Beach or Cairns.

Halfway up the Queensland coastline you’ll find Great Keppel Island, a protected hideaway smack in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. On this day trip from Keppel Bay Marina near Yeppoon, take a short ferry ride out to Great Keppel Island and explore the island at your own pace. Enjoy a tranquil bush walk, sunbathe, or immerse yourself in crystal-clear water.

Experience the thrill of falling at over 136 miles (220 kilometers) per hour for up to 60 seconds, before floating for 5-7 minutes above the turquoise waters and pretty coastlines of the Whitsunday Islands. If you’re concerned about safety, relax knowing that the team at Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive includes Australian and world-champion skydivers. Skydiving will always be a memorable experience; make it even better by skydiving in this beautiful location.

Experience the fun and thrills of a half-day whitewater rafting trip on the Barron River, located just 20 minutes north of Cairns. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics as you raft through stunning terrain, including highlights such as Barron Falls. Your expert guide provides all necessary rafting equipment and paddling instruction for the 2-hour rafting trip, you simply bring clothes that can get wet. No experience needed for this fun and safe rafting excursion. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns and the Northern Beaches.

Experience white water rapids a little differently with this rapid boarding tour on Queensland’s Barron River. Rather than tackling the rapids on a group raft, you’ll be driving your own board down the river. Besides the thrill of seeing the rapids at face level, you’ll also get to admire the tropical rainforest scenery around the Barron River. This tour has a maximum of 12 participants.

Take to the skies for an unforgettable hot air balloon flight over the Gold Coast hinterland. Departing from your Gold Coast accommodation, soar over beautiful vineyards, pastures, and forests as the landscape is bathed in the golden morning light. Choose from two flight lengths, and cap off your thrilling morning with a savory sparkling wine breakfast and cellar door visit at O'Reilly's homestead and boutique vineyard.