RnR White Water Rafting
RnR White Water Rafting
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RnR White Water Rafting is Australia's White Water Rafting specialist, with a reputation synonymous with safety, service and above all fun! Experience the thrills and excitement whilst rafting through the World Heritage Rainforest of North Queensland with a full day on the Tully, a half day on the Barron River, or an adrenalin-pumping 4 day expedition on the North Johnstone.
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melbournedude99
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Jul. 2018 • Family
If you want to truly put your life at risk - this is for you.
Inexperienced guides on the Barron river rapids.
Large amounts of water, every raft was at some stage nearly flipped, jagged on a rock, people thrown out of the raft & nearly drowned, banged up or put in significant danger.
If you value you safety, stay away from these fools!
Inexperienced guides on the Barron river rapids.
Large amounts of water, every raft was at some stage nearly flipped, jagged on a rock, people thrown out of the raft & nearly drowned, banged up or put in significant danger.
If you value you safety, stay away from these fools!
Written 5 July 2018
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smryan20
Cairns, Australia9 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Friends
We did the Xtreme day white water rafting trip yesterday and haven’t laughed so much in ages! Our guide, Maurico aka El Hefe, gave us the serious safety brief in the morning but afterwards had us in hysterics all day.
Thanks to Evie who was running the operation in the background! Nice to see someone so enthusiastic and genuinely loves their job.
Must do day trip in cairns
Thanks to Evie who was running the operation in the background! Nice to see someone so enthusiastic and genuinely loves their job.
Must do day trip in cairns
Written 22 June 2018
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Di G
13 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Couples
From the time we were picked up at our accommodation til the time we were dropped back...laughs, fun, felt safe, looked after, fed. My first time & was nervous & excited but our guide Rabs was the best. Best day out so far on our trip...would highly recommend doing this.
Written 12 June 2018
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PunnooseGeorge
Kochi (Cochin), India19 contributions
Jun. 2017 • Family
Must do experience, had a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and experienced.
A boat in front of us got stuck for half an hour, but that is expected in such a trip. Very professional and economical trip.
Only downside was being asked to carry the heavy rafts on our heads at the end of the ride about 200 or so meters uphill that too...That almost spoil it for us and also the high cost of souvenir photos
A boat in front of us got stuck for half an hour, but that is expected in such a trip. Very professional and economical trip.
Only downside was being asked to carry the heavy rafts on our heads at the end of the ride about 200 or so meters uphill that too...That almost spoil it for us and also the high cost of souvenir photos
Written 17 October 2017
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Lesley T
Germany60 contributions
Jul. 2017 • Friends
It was my first time rafting and it was very smooth. The guides were friendly and we felt safe all the time. There were not many wild sites and it was a good trip for beginners. But the guides made sure we would definitely get wet.
Written 13 August 2017
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Nomadali
59 contributions
Jun. 2017 • Couples
The experience was great, I was scared but I survived and had a terrific time. The guide was friendly. They just lose one point because I chose this company because the brochure says that the 'experienced guides will educate you on the primitive plant life as well as the native wildlife...' but that didn't happen.
Written 10 June 2017
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Joanne S
Adelaide, Australia13 contributions
Apr. 2017 • Family
We did the extreme full day trip on the Tully River. We were picked up from Mission Beach and I think the bus ride was part of the 'extreme' experience - very fast around lots of curves!
The guides were professional with lots of banter and Jules did his best to make sure everyone had a good time. The scenery down the Tully River was spectacular - a truly unspoilt, beautiful environment. The 'extreme' trip included a few extras such as jumping of big high rocks, and down a water fall, as well as a floating down a number of rapids. The rafts were deliberately over-turned a couple of times, but it is all managed safely.
Only negative was the hour spent hanging around in the pub at the end, waiting for all the other buses to return. If we'd have known this was the case we'd have driven to the pub ourselves.
The guides were professional with lots of banter and Jules did his best to make sure everyone had a good time. The scenery down the Tully River was spectacular - a truly unspoilt, beautiful environment. The 'extreme' trip included a few extras such as jumping of big high rocks, and down a water fall, as well as a floating down a number of rapids. The rafts were deliberately over-turned a couple of times, but it is all managed safely.
Only negative was the hour spent hanging around in the pub at the end, waiting for all the other buses to return. If we'd have known this was the case we'd have driven to the pub ourselves.
Written 19 April 2017
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Jazzyfissle
Sydney, Australia77 contributions
Mar. 2017 • Friends
We booked the the Barron river half day rafting tour with Raging Thunder and it was a great half day out.
All staff were very professional and a good laugh. We were 6 people in a raft and Rob always ensured that we were safe.
Rafting on Barron River is suitable for newbies as it isn't as crazy as the Tully river, but you still get to experience some great rapids while enjoying the scenery.
They allow you to bring a GoPro, however, make sure you bring the attachment thingy that can slide into a helmet!!
Pictures for purchase are available for $30 (All pics)
If you have only half a day to do something around Cairns, this is it!
All staff were very professional and a good laugh. We were 6 people in a raft and Rob always ensured that we were safe.
Rafting on Barron River is suitable for newbies as it isn't as crazy as the Tully river, but you still get to experience some great rapids while enjoying the scenery.
They allow you to bring a GoPro, however, make sure you bring the attachment thingy that can slide into a helmet!!
Pictures for purchase are available for $30 (All pics)
If you have only half a day to do something around Cairns, this is it!
Written 29 March 2017
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Paula-IT-Queen
Bordon, UK18 contributions
Jan. 2017 • Friends
Picked up from a local location in Cairns and taken to their local office for processing and paying the $30 rafting levy (we were warned in advance and all prices were clearly set out).
We were out onto another bus and driven out to their second office (a pub in the middle of nowhere!), where people could pick up pre-ordered breakfast rolls. They don't hang about though and the extreme rafting team want you to get as much time in and on the water as possible. Be aware that the toilets take aaaaaaages, so get to the front of the queue double quick time if you need to go!
Sadly, no teas and coffee in the pub, just a coffee machine which is going to charge you $3 for the privilege.
Finally, to the rafting itself.....
Oh my god - DO IT!!!!!
So much fun and loads of humour from the master rafts people. Be aware that if you give them loads of cheek, you WILL be going in the water more than everyone else (personal experience....)
There are a few stops where you can jump off rocks - bit high for me though :( and they don't try and talk you into going if it's not your thing.
It's an incredible experience, and even though I thought I was going to drown a couple of times, the guides are all over the situation making sure everyone is safe.
Just a stunning experience and can't be recommended highly enough for those brave enough to give it a go.
Thank you Paul for a proper bonzer day - I still believe it's 1-1 as you cheated on the second time!
We were out onto another bus and driven out to their second office (a pub in the middle of nowhere!), where people could pick up pre-ordered breakfast rolls. They don't hang about though and the extreme rafting team want you to get as much time in and on the water as possible. Be aware that the toilets take aaaaaaages, so get to the front of the queue double quick time if you need to go!
Sadly, no teas and coffee in the pub, just a coffee machine which is going to charge you $3 for the privilege.
Finally, to the rafting itself.....
Oh my god - DO IT!!!!!
So much fun and loads of humour from the master rafts people. Be aware that if you give them loads of cheek, you WILL be going in the water more than everyone else (personal experience....)
There are a few stops where you can jump off rocks - bit high for me though :( and they don't try and talk you into going if it's not your thing.
It's an incredible experience, and even though I thought I was going to drown a couple of times, the guides are all over the situation making sure everyone is safe.
Just a stunning experience and can't be recommended highly enough for those brave enough to give it a go.
Thank you Paul for a proper bonzer day - I still believe it's 1-1 as you cheated on the second time!
Written 18 January 2017
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Pete D
Sydney, Australia80 contributions
Nov. 2016 • Family
What an amzing day. So much fun, excitement, exhilaration and all done in such an awesome ang magical place. Just can not fault anything.
Written 18 January 2017
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Barbara C
Adelaide, Australia1 contribution
Is there much climbing involved? Like down to the river and after the rafting back up the hill? Only asking as I've done the rafting in Bali, totally loved it but the climb up down and then back up nearly killed me lol I was in tears trying to climb back up the hill !
jimkpp18
New York City, New York1 contribution
Hi: My girlfriend and I will be arriving in Cairns by cruise ship at 12:00 pm on February 22 2018. We would like to do the half day rafting and can we get transportation from the cruise pier and back? Please let me know what the cost will be for the party of two and do you accept American Express.