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Kuranda & Upper Barron Gorge

The upper section of Barron Gorge National Park features a towering 265-meter waterfall and a dense rainforest canopy. You can view this elevated tableland before heading down to the river for an afternoon rafting tour.

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Most rafting trips take place in the lower section of the gorge, but the upper area offers distinct natural attractions. The 66 MW power station releases water here, ensuring reliable flows through the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

A morning visit to Kuranda fits easily into a half-day rafting schedule. You can explore the suspension walkways or ride the cableway, then head to the rafting meeting point.

People floating on red tubes down a river winding through a dense forest.
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Din Din Barron Falls Lookout

45 mins1.2 km accessible track

This spectacular 265-meter cascading waterfall sits high in the tablelands. The site features suspended walkways for clear views of the gorge and the falls. Take the 1.2-kilometer wheelchair-accessible track from Kuranda to reach the primary lookout points.

Aerial view of people floating on red tubes down a forest river.
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

1.5 - 2 hoursPair with afternoon raft

This scenic cableway glides directly over the dense rainforest canopy of Barron Gorge National Park. The journey gives you a top-down view of the steep ravines you will raft through later. A morning cableway ride combines perfectly with an afternoon rafting tour.

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Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive4 h 30 min 4.8 (1,630)from $93
barron river raftingfrom $93 on Viator
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