challenging
5–6 hours
Participants should be in good physical shape capable of climbing, swimming, and rappelling safely.
Navigate waterfalls by abseil, jump, and swim on the Behana Adventure Tour with Cairns Waterfalls, 30 minutes from Cairns. Safe, guided, and unforgettable rainforest thrills await.
Ages 8+ • Around ~5.5 Hours • World Heritage Wet Tropics
Embark on an exhilarating 5-hour adventure at Behana Gorge, just 30 minutes from Cairns. Guided by experienced professionals, you'll navigate stunning waterfalls through abseiling, jumping, and swimming. This unique rainforest experience promises safety, fun, and unforgettable memories, all while embracing the beauty of nature. Bring your sense of adventure!
Approx. 5 hours
Only a 30 minutes drive from Cairns until we reach Behana gorge. Once we get to the gorge and soak in the beautiful sights, we’ll instruct each of you on a variity of techniques to get you through the course. A guide will be with you the entire time to make sure everything is safe. We start at the top of the gorge where all the best waterfalls are located and then we move and groove our way down the course abseiling, jumping, sliding, swimming, floating, exploring.
Pick up from Cairns CBD accommodation $10.00 per person Photo packages $45.00 per person. Video package $65.00 per person. Photo & Video package $85.00 per person Shoe Hire $10.00 per person Tshirts $35
Carbon Neutral Tours Booking direct supports small and sustainable business practises Maximum of 12 people - unless booked as a group
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 were having!
You’ll encounter multiple swims in natural pools; confidence and ability in water are essential.
Bring sturdy, wet shoes with good grip to navigate slippery rocks safely during the tour.
You’ll end up wet and possibly muddy—packing dry clothes will keep you comfortable post-adventure.
Document your adventure hands-free with Cairns Waterfalls’ professional photo and video packages.
Behana Gorge lies within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, recognized for its ancient rainforest ecosystems dating back over 100 million years.
Cairns Waterfalls operates carbon-neutral tours aiming to minimize environmental impact and supports local conservation efforts within the World Heritage site.
Protects feet on slippery rocks and supports movement through wet terrain.
summer specific
Allows comfort during swims and keeps you from staying wet all day.
all specific
Helpful for unexpected rain showers during the trip.
spring specific
Capture your climbs and jumps without needing to hold the camera.
all specific