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Conquer the Tully River in a Big Raft Adventure
Built on our long-standing reputation for world-class sports rafting, Wildside Adventures is excited to offer big raft white water experiences on the legendary Tully River. 🌊
Our spacious eight-person rafts are perfect for families, groups, and anyone wanting to share the excitement together, without missing out on the fun. You will tackle a stunning stretch of river, navigating lively Grade 2–3 rapids while soaking up the incredible rainforest scenery that makes the Tully River one of Australia’s premier rafting destinations. 🌿
Whether you are new to rafting or simply prefer the stability and shared laughs of a larger raft, this experience delivers the ideal balance of adventure, comfort, and unforgettable moments on the water. 🛶
What is Included
- Rapids: Grades 2 & 3
- Eight-person rafts – great for families & groups
- Free beer & soft drinks after your trip
- Complimentary pick-up from Tully or Mission Beach (most days)
- Minimum age: 6 years
Meeting Place
You will need to meet us at the start location: ‘Tully Gorge Camping and Day Use area’ at the start time.
You can click on this Google maps pin or download this mud map on how to get there. Approximate drive time from Mission Beach is 1 hour.
Please Remember to Bring
- Change of clothes (wet set/dry set)
- Plastic Bag
- Towel
- Baseball cap or similar to fit under your helmet
- Sunscreen
- Camera (if you have a Go pro – we have helmet mounts)
- Enclosed footwear or Sandals (we have some you can borrow if needed)
- Fly repellent (September to March) where March flies may be problematic – also avoid wearing blue & dark clothing.
Each person will need to sign a Liability Waiver (attached) prior to participation, please bring this signed form with you on the day (do not send digital copies) No printer? no problem, waivers are also provided at the start location.
Thanks again for booking with us, we look forward to showing you a wild time!
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It a miss they are dangerously un qualified and back yard operators
Defo worth doing and great value.
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Even though we’d only ever been kayaking twice before, John and Leila made us feel completely safe, confident, and well-cared for right from the start, for our small group tour. The trip was packed with non-stop thrills, huge laughs, and just the right amount of challenge. Steering through the rapids together was an amazing bonding activity for my son and I.
If you're looking for an exhilarating adventure with friendly, knowledgable guides who prioritise safety and fun, don't hesitate to book this. Thank you, John and Leila, for such an epic day on the water!
I loved the adrenaline rush and the stories were very funny. I loved it! John was an awesome guide.
Skye (10yo)
Thanks for a fantastic morning. John was very knowledgeable and made the calm sections really interesting. We went as a family of 4 (kids 8&10). I would highly recommend it! A stunning section of the river/gorge.
Carissa & family
Thank you!
I don’t know what impressed me most, the picturesque location or the absolute thrill of riding the river. Our guide certainly knew his stuff and guided us down the river and through the various rapids. His knowledge and guidance were second to none. By the days end I felt like I could do anything.
What a thrill. I will definitely return.
Rhonda
We are a family of four- children 22 and 11. The morning trip took approximately 4.5 hours including pick up from our resort and drop off after. John and Leon were fantastic. Safety was a priority but so too was having a great experience!
Felt very safe with them even though we were a little nervous to start, and ended up having an incredible morning even though we fell in on the first rapid!
Would 100% do again next time we're in the area ☺️
Personal and Friendly and lot's of local knowledge we had a fabulous morning out on the water snorkeling,visit to Dunk Highly recommend.
Had an awesome time river rafting today! 6/10/25
The crew was amazing — friendly, professional, and made the whole experience fun and safe. Great mix of adventure and teamwork. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a bit of thrill and a great day out on the water!
Leon and Stephan were brilliant rafting guides would do a full day in future
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Thanks team!!
The brief at the beginning could be a bit shorter to help focus on the most important things (maybe a piece of it directly in the water if you can).
Will be booking again when we come back up this way.
John and Ashley made us feel welcome and excited for the day ahead. They were experienced, friendly As we have young kids coming with us, they always put safety first. They made sure we were properly equipped with gear and gave us a thorough safety briefing before we hit the rapids.
John and Ashley were excellent at navigating the raft and keeping us safe, while also making sure we had a blast. Throughout the trip, they shared interesting facts about the surrounding landscape and wildlife, making the experience even more enjoyable and educational for kids.
Overall, I would highly recommend Sports Rafting to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Cairns. And if you're lucky enough to have John and Ashley as your coach, you're in for a real treat! They truly made our day one we'll never forget.
If you’re looking for a safe and exciting adventure that puts you in the heart of nature, look no further. Ashlea and John were very thorough when it came to the safety briefing, before heading down the Tully Gorge.
Through a series of 16 different rapids (each one different from the next), the birds and butterflies followed us down the river the whole way, while we took in all the sights, smells and sounds. This tour will spark your adrenaline and tickles all the senses and should not be missed if you’re in the Mission Beach and surrounding area.
Very reasonably priced, with friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff has us giving this trip all the stars it deserves. A big thanks to Allen for setting this up and making us feel like family the whole way through.
Thank you Wildside, we will be back for sure!















