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Cairns: Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling & Barron River Rafting Adventure Combo Tour

Book up until March 2026

Dive into an ocean of adventure with this double-trouble full-day tour, including both snorkelling and white-water rafting. Escape the crowds to visit the crystal-clear Upolu Reef – a gem in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef – on a two-hour personalised and intimate snorkelling session, led by an expert guide. The adrenaline will continue at Barron Gorge National Park where you’ll duck and weave through the Barron River rapids. You’ll be grateful to have a transfer back to your hotel after this day of adventure!

Inclusions
  • Valid for one child (12–14) or one adult (15+)
  • Half-day Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour at Upolu Reef
  • Return high-speed cruise from Cairns to Upolu Reef aboard ‘Mad Max’
  • Complimentary light snacks served onboard
  • Quality snorkelling equipment and expert snorkelling guide
  • Half-day white water rafting experience on the Barron River
  • Use of rafting equipment and expert river rafting guide
  • Return transfers from central Cairns or northern beaches to Barron River Gorge
  • Available every day:
    • Snorkelling Tour: Departs 8.30am; returns 12.30pm
    • Rafting Tour: Departs 2pm; returns 6pm
  • Bookings valid to 31 March 2026

Sample Itinerary

  • 8.30am: Meet your fellow adventurers for the day at Cairns Marlin Marina, board the vessel and enjoy a speedy trip to Upolu Reef. For the next two hours, you’ll discover an underwater wonderland
  • 12.30pm: Arrive at Cairns Marlin Marina and return to your accommodation for lunch (at your own expense)
  • 2pm: Pick-up around central Cairns or northern beaches and enjoy the drive to Lake Placid
  • 2.30pm: Travel further into the Barron River Gorge to the start point, meet your guide and be fitted with rafting gear
  • 3pm: Raft down the Barron River conquering Grade 2 and 3 rapids
  • 5.30pm: Transfer back to your accommodation

*Please note: Itinerary has been provided as an example and is subject to change

Overview
Availability: Every day
Duration: Flexible
From 174 € /person
Includes taxes & fees
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1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD

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