Crystal Cascades Canyoning
The Crystal Cascades Canyoning Tour takes guests through Crystal Cascades in Cairns, Queensland. The tour includes abseiling, jumping, swimming, and natural slides in sections of the gorge with granite walls, freshwater pools, waterfalls, and rainforest. It is suited to intermediate and advanced guests, with options for confident first-timers. Guides provide safety instructions, equipment checks, and support throughout the tour.
Features
- Thermal top and wetsuits during winter season
- Helmet
- Harness
- Carabiners
- Life jacket
- Ropes
- Dry bags
- First aid equipment
- Qualified and experienced guides
- Return shuttle transport between the main pick-up point and gorge
Itinerary
Cairns City Check-In
The tour begins with check-in in Cairns City. Guests meet the guides, confirm booking details, and prepare for the transfer to Crystal Cascades. Return shuttle transport is included between the main pick-up point and the gorge.
Crystal Cascades Safety Briefing
On arrival at Crystal Cascades, guides provide a safety briefing and explain how the canyoning equipment is used. Guests are fitted with personal safety gear, including a helmet, harness, carabiners, and life jacket. During winter, thermal tops and wetsuits are provided.
Crystal Cascades Canyon
The canyoning route takes guests through sections of Crystal Cascades in the rainforest near Cairns. The area includes granite walls, freshwater pools, waterfalls, and natural rock features. Guests move through the gorge with guide support and instructions at each activity point.
The tour includes abseiling down granite walls, jumping into pools, swimming through freshwater sections, and using natural rock slides. The route provides access to parts of the gorge used for canyoning, giving guests a more active way to experience Crystal Cascades.
Return Shuttle
After the canyoning activities finish, guests return to the main pick-up point by shuttle transport. The tour ends after arrival back in Cairns City.
Meeting Point & Times
- Check-in location is Cairns City
- Return shuttle transport operates between the main pick-up point and Crystal Cascades
- Tour departs daily
- Pick-up and return times vary and are confirmed at the time of booking
What To Bring
- Water
- Snack or food if required
- Board shorts
- Swimmers
- Rash top
- Leggings
- Dry clothes
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Closed-toe shoes such as runners or joggers
- Extra cash for photos, video, shoe hire, transfers, or merchandise
- Contact lenses instead of prescription glasses if needed
- Daily medication
- Sense of adventure
Additional Information
Guests must be 12 years or older to join this tour. Guests under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf and accompany them. Basic swimming confidence is required. Guests should advise any medical conditions at the time of booking. This tour is physically demanding and may not be suitable for guests with some medical conditions.
Instant Booking & Mobile-Friendly Tickets
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Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking.
If you require hotel transfers, please have your hotel name ready when booking so we can send you a pick-up time with your confirmation.
Special Child & Family Rates
We offer special rates for families. Please check the booking for form for up-to-date family pricing.
