Cairns: Behana Gorge Rainforest Canyoning Tour

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Jump into the clear waters below Behana fall — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cairns: Behana Gorge Rainforest Canyoning Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite walls inside World Heritage rainforest, 30 minutes from Cairns CBD.

Your 5-hour adventure runs through cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear pools inside Wooroonooran National Park. Every jump, slide, and abseil is optional. Your guide reads the group from the start and adjusts accordingly. First-timers, families, and adrenaline seekers all leave satisfied.

Groups are capped at 10 per guide. Your guide knows your name, watches your confidence, and pushes you at the right moments.

All gear provided: wetsuit, thermal top, helmet, harness, and life vest. Routes are selected daily based on water levels. Behana is the only canyoning tour in Australia operating year-round. Suitable for ages 8 to 80.

Return shuttle from Cairns CBD included.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Czech, German, Russian, Portuguese, Slovak, English, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Cairns Canyoning

Ages: Adults (8–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Thermal top
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Return shuttle from Cairns CBD
Included: Certified abseil instruction from a qualified guide
Included: Water can be provided and there are water stations available along the route
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Helmet, harness, and life vest
Included: Wetsuits (Winter Season)
Included: Full safety briefing

Not included

Not included: Shoe hire (available on site)
Not included: Photo and video package (optional)
Not included: Meals and beverages

Itinerary

Arrive at Bus Bay #7, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns Marlin Marina, at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Staff will greet you, complete check-in, fit all gear, and run through the safety briefing before escorting you to the shuttle. Your air-conditioned shuttle departs Cairns CBD for the 30-minute drive south to Behana Gorge. Your guide introduces the gorge and the day's route selected based on current water levels and what to expect from each section of the course. Embark on the Behana Gorge Canyoning Course for approximately 3.5 - 4 hours. Step into the gorge and begin your adventure. Your route takes in natural rock slides, cliff jumps, abseiling down granite walls, river rapids, and crystal-clear swimming holes. Every challenge is optional, your guide reads the group's comfort level and adjusts throughout. All gear is provided and every activity is demonstrated and supervised before you attempt it. After approximately 5 hours on site, your shuttle returns you to Reef Fleet Terminal, the original departure point.

Stop 1
The Pier Cairns
Behana Gorge Waterfall
Cairns

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point: Bus Bay #7, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns Marlin Marina, Cairns CBD

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time

Walking distance from most CBD locations.

End point

Meeting point: Bus Bay #7, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns Marlin Marina, Cairns CBD

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time

Walking distance from most CBD locations.

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If self-driving, please meet our crew at our base in Westcourt.

Using your ticket

Important Information:

Pick up will be at the Reef Fleet Terminal, Bus bay 7. (10min before your start time)

What to bring:

BYO food – Snacks
Swimmers, boardies, leggins, cozzies, bikinis, rash top *(Optional)*
Towel, Sunnies & Sunscreen
Shoes (runners/joggers) with socks. You can hire for $10
Dry change of clothes & jumper
Camera/Go Pro & attachments *(must be hands free)*
Cash *(just in case for extras)*
Wear contact lenses rather than prescription glasses.
Daily medication
Humour & a sense of adventure

Duration:

Standard experience takes around 4.5hrs. Please allow up to 5hrs for the whole experience from start to finish, every day is a little different, depends on weather, road conditions & fun!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum 10 guests per guide; tours may run with 2 guides for groups of 11 to 20
Minimum age 8 years; children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 10 people per booking
All activity - every jump, slide, and abseil is optional; your guide sets the pace for your group
Routes are selected daily based on water levels to ensure the best and safest experience
Water can be provided and there are water stations available along the route
Contact lenses recommended over prescription glasses
Shoe hire available on site for A$10 if required
Photo and video package available for A$65 - ask your guide on the day
What to wear: closed-toe shoes (runners) with socks, swimwear, and a change of dry clothes