Get set for a wet and wild adventure as you hurtle down the Mulgrave River on a giant tube! Hang on tight as you navigate small rapids and then soak up the scenery as you drift through the rainforest. This fun-filled morning tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Cairns, plus around 2 hours of tubing. Best of all: there’s no experience necessary, so everyone can give it a go!

3.5-hour Mulgrave River tubing tour from Cairns
Feel the thrill of tubing down the Mulgrave River
Pass through scenic rainforest and over gentle rapids
No experience necessary: suitable for all abilities
Great fun for families!

What's Included

Snack
Safety equipment
Twin-chamber tube
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle

Shoe rental (optional, AU$5)
AU$15 per person for river levy.

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:45 am

Pickup details

Pick up from limited spots in Cairns and the Northern Beaches.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years

Bring your own towel, and wear a swimsuit under your clothes
Bring water-resistant sunscreen and insect repellent
Leave valuables at home
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:What time is pickup and drop off for the Mulgrave River Tubing from Cairns?

A:For morning departures, pickup is approximately 7:45 am and you will return around 12:00 pm. For afternoon departures, approximate pickup is 1:45 pm with a 6 pm return.

Jun. 2021

Q:Can I bring my young child with me on the Mulgrave River Tubing from Cairns?

A:For safety reasons, the minimum age to participate is 5 years old. Guests under 18 years old require a parent/guardian to sign their waiver form in order to participate.

Jun. 2021

Q:Can I sign the waiver for the Mulgrave River Tubing from Cairns prior to arrival?

A:Yes - you will receive a link to the electronic waiver form on your ticket upon confirmation.

Jun. 2021

Q:How safe is the Mulgrave River Tubing from Cairns?

A:The River Tubing Tour is safe and fun. All guides are certified by the International Rafting Federation. Regular ongoing River Rescue and First Aid training ensure all guides maintain high safety standards on every tour.

Jun. 2021

Q:Can I participate in the Mulgrave River Tubing from Cairns if I have medical conditions?

A:Some medical conditions, disabilities, and impairments may exclude participants from rafting for safety reasons. Guests should disclose any medical condition, disabilities, and impairments at the time of booking.

Jun. 2021

Q:How long do we spend on the river during the Mulgrave River Tubing from Cairns?

A:The group will spend approximately 2 hours river tubing on a calm, freshwater river.

Jun. 2021

Q:What should I bring with me on the Mulgrave River Tubing from Cairns?

A:Bring your ticket, a large towel, a change of clothes, water-resistant sunscreen, and cash/credit card for the $15 river levy and any additional souvenirs and snacks. Please leave all jewelry and valuables at home or at your accommodation.

Jun. 2021

Q:What should I wear on the Mulgrave River Tubing from Cairns?

A:Wear your swimsuit under your clothes and secure footwear (lace-up shoes or reef sandals that will get wet.) If you do not have appropriate shoes (or don't want your shoes to get wet) you can rent shoes for $5 upon arrival.

Jun. 2021

Q:Can I participate in the Mulgrave River Tubing from Cairns if I have no prior experience?

A:Absolutely! The Mulgrave River Tubing tour is a fantastic introduction to White Water Rafting. It’s fun, exciting, and exhilarating, suitable for beginners or experienced rafters alike! No experience is necessary.

Jun. 2021

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The weather was beautiful and warm, even though it is July so that was not an issue.

Reviews

4.5

409 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Highlight of our visit to Cairns

Jennifer_J, Mar 2023

Simply a marvellous experience! Thanks to the young blokes who run the tour....we had a great safe time

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review 😊 So glad to hear you had a great time!

Foaming Fury

Scott_S, Jan 2023

Great half day option. Cairns Adventure Group were fantastic. Kids had a ball on the rapids which were at just the right level for inexperienced tubers. Recommended.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thanks Scott_S! It was great having you and the family join us for a tubing adventure! We will pass on your wonderful feedback to the crew! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

Amazeballs

Karina_R, Jan 2023

Absolutely fantastic and highly recommend. Floating on tubes under rainforest canopies. Very clear fresh water. Beautiful, relaxing. Very scenic. Little rapids to tube thru. Guides were great. Not too many people.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

We are delighted to hear you found the whole experience amazing! Thanks for traveling with us and for sharing your experience!

Fun tour

Ailong_L, Dec 2022

It is fun and it is very suitable for family with little kids .my kid is like it very much,would like to do it again

Response from Host, Dec 2022

We would love to have you and your family join us again! Thanks for traveling with us and for sharing your experience!

Great morning adventure in cairns

Kylie_K, Dec 2022

Good calm water with a few rapids to add a bit of excitement. My 4 kids had a ball and would recommend to anyone looking for a fun activity.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hi Kylie_K we are delighted to hear you and your family enjoyed tubing! Thanks for choosing to travel with us!

Great experience

Teagan_C, Nov 2022

Tom and Steph were great guides. Tom had so much energy and just made the whole experience like you were just hanging with a mate. My partner and I would definitely do it again and recommend it to people going to cairns

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Hi Teagan_C thanks for traveling with us and for taking the time to share your experience! We are pumped to hear you and your partner enjoy the afternoon rafting with our awesome guides!

Dan, karl and Levi the...

Hoa_N, Nov 2022

Dan, karl and Levi the guides were very good, looking after every one very well. Our family had a fantastic time, will recommend to friends

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thanks Hoa_N it's wonderful to hear your family had a fantastic time! Thanks for traveling with us!

A great float

Shannon_L, Oct 2022

Fun and entertaining crew. Had a great relaxing time. It was a heat wave and our trip included a nice swim and jump off a bridge

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Hi Shanno thanks for traveling with us and for taking the time to write a review! It's wonderful to hear you had a relaxing time with our entertaining crew!

we had an older lady in...

Jackie_J, Oct 2022

we had an older lady in our party and we were left to find our own way to the river felt the staff should have split up and had 1 at back of group and 1 at front of group

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Hi Jackie_J thank you for taking the time to write a review. When escorting a group, we do normally have guides at the front and at the back of the group. The only reason this would not happen is if assistance was required at the front of the group. In saying that I will be advising our Operations team regarding your review. Thank you for traveling with us and we hope you enjoy the rest of your time in the region.

Great family Fun

Paul_B, Oct 2022

We have done this 2 times now or family loves doing it when we get to cairns…. We have 2 young children and feel very safe doing this activity with them … the guys are great !

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thanks Paulo_B it was awesome having you guys join us again!! Thanks for the review and we look forward to having you all join us for another adventure next time you're in the region!

Rememberable Experience

Sean_B, Oct 2022

Absolute brilliant experience on our visit to Cairns, both Tom’s were fantastic and an asset to the company. Thank you very much. We have booked a second excursion already.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thanks for taking the time to write a review! It's absolutely wonderful to hear you had a brilliant experience! Thanks for traveling with us! We hope you can join us on another tubing adventure next time you're in the region!

Awesome tour and great fun

Lin_W, Oct 2022

Awesome tour and very friendly staff. The whole family had a great fun and kids absolutely loved it.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thanks for traveling with us :-) we are thrilled to hear the family had a great time and the kids loved it!

Once you have children, everything changes. A little time, a little moment, all matter since each minute is priceless.

Mary_B, Oct 2022

We appreciated the core of the memory. My spouse and I have exceeded our previous travel and vacation expectations. But once you have children, everything changes. A little time, a little moment, all matter since each minute is priceless. Our two children were first-timers tubing at the river. These adventures and their joys were invaluable! Thank you Viator.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thanks for taking the time to write a review and share your family's experience!

Awesome！My family and...

Qifan_W, Sept 2022

Awesome！My family and friends had a great day！We are really enjoying the river tubing！So much fun for the kids and family！

Response from Host, Oct 2022

We are chuffed to hear you and your family + friends enjoyed your tubing experience! Thank you for choosing to travel with us and we hope you enjoy the rest of your trip!

River Tubing Fun

Nathan_B, Sept 2022

Was a great half day experience especially for the kids who loved going through the rapids and doing the bridge jump. The river temperature was really nice and it was so clean you can see the bottom and drink it! The staff were really great as well

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Hi Nathan_B thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are thrilled to hear you and the kids enjoyed you day! We will pass your fabulous feedback onto the team.

Fun

Melissa_M, Sept 2022

Tubing down the rapids was the highlight, however the walk to the river was hard work because of all the rocks. Would definitely advise anyone doing the tour to bring your own shoes with some grip on the bottom because the rocks are very slippery. The shoes you can hire are only clogs and don’t really provide any grip on the rocks.

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Thanks for choosing to travel with us and for sharing your experience! We hope you enjoy the rest of your trip!

Spin fun

Maree_L, Sept 2022

Spinning out of the rapids was fun. The gentle section was relaxing, tranquil. Staff friendly and made us feel safe. Thanks again.

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Hi Maree thank you for taking the time to write a review and for choosing to travel with us! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip.

Great fun

C_K, Aug 2022

This was a great time. My wife and 9 year old son loved this trip. Very good fun and we felt safe with the guides. It was a half-day adventure that was so fun and a enjoyable.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks for taking the time to chare your experience. It's wonderful to hear that you and you family had fun tubing! Thanks for traveling with us and we hope next time your in the region you can join us for another fun filled tour :-)

A fun, relaxing experience with a bit of excitement thrown in.

David_P, Aug 2022

A fun, relaxing experience with a bit of excitement thrown in. Well-organised with confidence-inspiring guides.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Hi David_P so pleased to hear you enjoyed your tubing tour! Thanks for traveling with us. We will pass on your lovely feedback to our confidence-inspiring guides!

Fun experience

Jeannine_M, Aug 2022

Tubing down the rapids. Wish there was more time on the water. Advice about no bathroom facilities probably needed

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