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Overview
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.
Meeting and Pickup
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.
Redemption Instructions
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!
Pickup Information
If self-driving, please meet our crew at our base in Westcourt.
Language Offered
Czech-GUIDE
German-GUIDE
Russian-GUIDE
Portuguese-GUIDE
Slovak-GUIDE
English-GUIDE
French-GUIDE
Dutch-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Inclusion
Thermal top
Certified abseil instruction from a qualified guide
Water can be provided and there are water stations available along the route
All Fees and Taxes
Helmet, harness, and life vest
Wetsuits (Winter Season)
Full safety briefing
Exclusion
Shoe hire (available on site)
Photo and video package (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
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
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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