Behana Gorge or Crystal Cascades Adventure Tour
Highlights & inclusions
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November 2024
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What you can expect
Experience the thrill of canyoning in the beautiful Cairns rainforest as you abseil, zip line and slide and jump beside waterfalls with this Canyoning experience! A great way to see another side of beautiful Cairns aside from the Great Barrier Reef, this canyoning experience is one to add to your holiday itinerary. With tuition provided before you set off, no experience is necessary and is suitable for anyone 8 years or older with a love of adventure. Anyone under 18 must travel with a guardian or parent.
All equipment is provided including a helmet, canyoning boots, carabenas, harness, socks and also padded activity shorts that are to be worn underneath your board shorts. Simply wear your board shorts or swimwear, pack a towel and dry pair of clothes to change in to, as well as sunscreen of course and you're set for an adventure unlike anything you'll have done before.
Location
What you need to know
- All equipment provided
- Half day canyoning adventure at either Behana or Crystal Canyon.
- All tuition provided (no experience necessary)
- Safety equipment to wear for the canyoning adventure
- Professional abseil instruction from a certified instructor
- Transfers to and from Cairns in an air-conditioned mini-bus
- Behana Gorge or Crystal Cascade – private access
- Food, participants can BYO food
- Digital photos and video of your tour available for purchase starting at $45
- Accommodation transfers from Cairns and Nth Beaches available on request (subject to availability) for $15 per person
- Optional self repelling and abseiling
- Immersed in the Wet tropical rainforest
- Enjoy your delicious fresh lunch in amazing surroundings
- Impressive basalt rock and Boulder formations
- Perfect for beginners and up - No standard fitness required (all activities on this course are optional)
- We usually visit Crystals on the morning tour at 6:30am, and Behana in the afternoon tour at 12pm but that can change based on weather and the ages of guests that day who are participating.
- Meeting location is 58 Grafton Street, This is under The Benson Hotel
- Tours depart Cairns City at approximately 6.30am
- Please note the tour location may be subject to change on the day due to operational conditions such as weather and water levels
- 10a Shields Street Cairns City, QLD 4870 Australia (Experience True Adventure Shop)
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Water bottle
- Sun protection
- Shoes with good grip that will get wet
- Change of clothes if you feel like getting warm and dry afterwards
- BYO food
- No experience necessary
- Minimum age of participation is 8 years old
- Anyone under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Maximum participant weight is 125kgs
- Minimum of four passengers to operate tour
- These tours are not suitable for those with spinal issues, or who are pregnant
- No alcohol - (Zero tolerance towards alcohol and/or drug abuse)
- 50% cancellation fee will apply if a tour is canceled within 72 hours of travel date.
- 100% non-refundable if canceled within 24 hours of travel date.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Eunbi Jo
4 months ago
scary but rewarding, thrilling jumps and stunning scenery.
As an Asian who is not very familiar with water activities, I was initially very scared, but canyoning in Cairns turned out to be an incredibly rewarding experience. It was a truly wild adventure, just as one would expect in Australia. At the beginning, I was filled with anxiety. The strong currents and high cliffs were daunting challenges for me. However, thanks to the friendly and supportive guides, I gradually gained confidence. Along the way, the stunning waterfalls and breathtaking scenery transformed my fear into excitement. The most memorable moment was jumping off a dizzying cliff. The heart-pounding tension and the rush of cold water hitting my body created an indescribable sense of freedom and exhilaration. By the end of the experience, I felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and pride. Canyoning in Cairns was a challenge that pushed me beyond my limits, and it was absolutely worth it. It was a unique and unforgettable adventure that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking an authentic and wild Australian experience.