Behana Canyon Adventure – Cairns’ Ultimate Canyoning Experience
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- Duration: Up to 5.5 hours (Half-Day Tour)
- Departs From: Cairns City at 10 am
- Minimum Age: 8 years
- Fitness Level: Suitable for beginners through to advanced thrill-seekers
- Location: Behana Gorge
- Activities Include: Rock sliding, waterfall jumps, abseiling, swimming, climbing
- Family Friendly: Customisable to suit families, first-timers and confident adventurers alike
Slide, Jump and Abseil Through One of Cairns’ Hidden Gems!
Escape the ordinary and dive headfirst into a natural wonderland on the Behana Gorge Canyoning Tour, an unforgettable half-day adventure just outside Cairns. Surrounded by lush rainforest and carved granite cliffs, Behana Gorge is the perfect place to unleash your inner explorer.
Your day kicks off with a scenic drive from Cairns before heading deep into this stunning gorge system, where a series of cascading waterfalls form nature’s own playground. Get ready to rock slide down polished boulders, abseil beside waterfalls, and leap into freshwater pools – all under the guidance of expert canyoning instructors.
This is a fully customisable experience, with flexible challenges that cater to both cautious first-timers and confident thrill-seekers. Whether you’re here with adventurous kids, a crew of mates, or flying solo, you’ll be safely supported from start to splash.
🧗♂️ All equipment is included and safety is top priority – you’ll receive a full briefing, gear fitting, and instruction before heading out. From climbing to canyoning, your guides will make sure you’re in safe hands every step (or jump) of the way.
Why You’ll Love This Tour:
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- Explore the untouched beauty of Behana Gorge , a true local favourite
- Then, slide, jump and abseil through natural water features and granite formations
- No experience necessary – suitable for ages 8+
- Led by professional, safety-certified canyoning guides
- Includes all equipment and return transfers from Cairns
- Experience the rainforest in a completely new way – up close and wet!
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To summarise, This isn’t a tour you’ll forget – it’s raw, rugged, and real-deal fun in one of the Far North’s most scenic locations.
Book your Behana Gorge canyoning adventure today – and discover why getting wet has never been this exciting!
Highlights
Get ready for a day full of adventure – from rock sliding down smooth granite, to abseiling beside cascading waterfalls. Then, leap into crystal-clear pools and finish by exploring the lush rainforest surrounds.
Included
- Thermal top & Wetsuits (Winter Season)
- Personal Safety Gear: Helmet, Harness, Carabiners, Life Jacket
- Trip Safety Equipment: Ropes, bags, first aid, etc.
- Qualified & Highly experienced international guides
- Shuttle Transport (return) between main pick up point (Reef Fleet Terminal) and gorge
Optional Extras
Most Optional Extras will be booked after making your booking with the operator directly.
- $10pp – Shoe Hire
- $45pp – Photos only: Individual & Group Photos included (30 approx)
- $65pp – Video only: POV Video from action camera on your helmet (90+ minutes)
- $75pp – Media package: Both Photos & Videos
- $35ea – Official T-shirt
What to bring
- Water, Snack/Food (optional)
- Board shorts, swimmers, rash top (optional)
- Dry clothes, towel, sunscreen
- Closed toed shoes (runners) & socks
- Extra cash if you would like to purchase your photos/video/shoe hire/transfers or merchandise
- Wear contact lenses rather than prescription glasses.
- Daily medication
- Humour & a sense of adventure
How to get there
Pick up included from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. Meet us at Bus Bay #7, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns Marina – 15 minutes before your tour time.
Alternatively we can pick you up from your Cairns City accommodation for an adiditional fee. Please contact operator directly after your booking is made to arrange.
Important Information
- Age: Anyone 8 years or older. Guests under the age of 18 years must have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf & will need to be accompanied by a parent / guardian. We have had people in their mid 80’s – 90’s on our experiences, as long as you are comfy on your feet and feel confident with your fitness levels for participation then you are welcome to join us.
- Fitness levels: We accept your challenge and cater to everyone’s pace, size & ability.
- Swimming abilities: Guests need to have a very basic level of confidence to manovere in the water.
- Medical Conditions: Participants should disclose any medical conditions (including allergies) at time of booking, that way we can best cater to everyone on the day. As our tours are a physically demanding adventure there are some medical conditions, impairments or disabilities may exclude participants from participation for safety reasons including but not limited to pregnancy, spinal injuries, some neck injuries.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary – Behana Gorge Canyoning (Half-Day Tour)
Departure Point: Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns CBD
Tour Duration: Approx. 5 hours
Departure Time: Departs 10:00am | Returns 3:00pm
Itinerary Overview
- First, we will pick-up from Cairns CBD at the Reef Fleet Terminal
- Travel to the canyoning base for gear fitting and a full safety briefing
- Then, enjoy a 25-minute scenic drive to the stunning Behana Gorge
- Embark on a short guided rainforest walk to the canyon entry point
- Spend approximately 2 hours canyoning – sliding, jumping, abseiling and swimming through waterfalls and natural pools
- Dry off and change before heading back to the base
- On the return journey, enjoy a quick scenic photo stop at Walshs Pyramid lookout
- View and collect tour photos and videos from your adventure
- Finally, return drop-off in Cairns CBD
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