Tully River

Welcome to the Tully River, a place of untamed power and extraordinary natural beauty in Far North Queensland. Located in the heart of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, the Tully River is widely regarded as the premier…

Our journey begins at the Upper Gorge, the dramatic entry point for most white-water expeditions on the Tully. Here, the river is hemmed in by steep, rainforest-clad cliffs that create a sense of profound isolation and grandeur. …

One of the first major challenges you encounter is the 'Alarm Clock' rapid, a fitting name for a feature designed to wake up every sense in your body. This is a Grade 3 or 4 rapid, depending on the water levels, characterized by…

In between the intense rapids, the Tully River offers moments of breathtaking serenity. As the water slows, you have the opportunity to look up and appreciate the ancient rainforest canopy that arches over the river. …

As we navigate further downstream, we encounter evidence of the human engineering that makes year-round rafting on the Tully possible. The Kareeya Hydro-electric Power Station, located in the gorge, uses the river's water to…

The lower sections of the Tully Gorge contain some of the most consistent and fun rapids on the river, often referred to as the 'Wet and Wild' section. These rapids are characterized by their high volume and continuous nature,…

As the gorge opens up and the river begins to level out, we approach the final take-out point. The intense energy of the rapids gives way to a gentle, steady flow, allowing for a slow, reflective float toward the end of our…

Our expedition on the Tully River has come to a close, but the echoes of the rapids and the beauty of the rainforest will surely linger. We have navigated the technical challenges of the Upper Gorge, felt the shock of the 'Alarm…