It is safe to say that a retreat at the beach is the best idea for a holiday. Trinity Beach and its pristine waters, proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, creamy white sand can give you all of that. What else can you ask for? It is true that ultimate relaxation can be achieved by just lounging at the balcony of your Amaroo at Trinity apartment while admiring the panoramic view of the great Coral Sea.

But have you realized that a holiday is not just about lounging at your balcony? Or sunbathing? Or staring at the beautiful blue waters however satisfying it could be? (Although I could actually spend the rest of my holiday doing just that and be completely satisfied with it.)

But hey, this is not about me. This is about YOU spending quality time in Cairns!

When you’re in Cairns, there is too much to do that you’ll actually have a hard time choosing the best one for you. But let’s take it one adventure at a time.

Right now, I am talking about Rafting. If you are not faint of heart, then please continue reading and discover the adventure that awaits you. However, if you are not an adventurer in an extreme sense, still continue reading. You might just as well change your mind along the way.

So, rafting has become one of the most sought after adventure activities of tourists in Cairns. I mean, who doesn’t love the thrill?

Raging Thunder claims to be the largest adventure company in Australia. It boasts having “a reputation for excellence and have established ourselves as a World Leader in Adventure Tourism” basically specialising in “adventure ecotourism”.

It is the company that pioneered rafting adventure tours in Australia way back in 1984. 30 years after and here it is, offering the best packages featuring the best of Cairns from White Water Rafting to hot air ballooning, from 4WD tours to sky diving, and many others. It is basically a tour company that gives you all the best adventures on land, water, and sky.

So here are the rafting adventures that, if not give you the ultimate rafting trip will keep you coming back.

XTreme Tully River White Water Rafting

For those who find the “normal” Tully River White Water Rafting too basic, you can go Xtreme. Extreme is actually an understatement because this kind of adventure will give you the best and wildest ride in your lifetime. You can’t have anything like this anywhere in the world.

This is a small group and exclusive ride only with the senior river guides Raging Thunder has. Unlike Tully River Rafting, Xtreme Tully River Rafting is customized only for extreme adventurers. This wild ride brings you to the fastest, more challenging, and thrilling rapids down the river. This requires all raft passengers to be really good swimmers and good English speakers. Instructions are all given in English and since this is an extreme adventure, responses must be quick as well.

Now, since the ride is fast and wild there is more time to experience more exhilarating activities such as cliff jumping, rapid swimming, and raft surfing. Your accommodation transfers are also taken cared of as well as BBQ lunch by the river.

Barron River White Water Rafting

If you are the type of adventurer who wants to embark on different adventures in a day, Barron River White Water Rafting might be just for you.
A mere 20 minutes away, Barron River is very accessible for tourists who want to try out white water rafting and still want to have time doing something else, like going for a rainforest tour for example.
This adventure tour provides you with up to 2 hours river rafting down the rumbling waters of Barron River. All tuition covered and at the end of your trip, steaming coffee and tea await you.

Accommodation transfers are also provided so you basically have nothing to worry about.

Be reminded that these tours do not require you to have a white water rafting experience. Yes, it doesn’t really matter if it’s your first time because you’re just like everybody else! There is nothing like spending your first time white water rafting with the company that’s best in its industry.

Grab your paddles, wear your life vest, and get ready to go wild and wet!