moderate
5 hours
Participants should have a reasonable fitness level and be confident swimmers capable of swimming in moving water.
Navigate waterfalls by abseiling, swimming, and jumping through Crystal Cascades on this thrilling 5-hour tour near Cairns. Cairns Waterfalls offers an expertly guided, safety-first adventure through tropical rainforest terrain.
Ages 8+ • Allow ~5.5 Hours • World Heritage Wet Tropics
Embark on an exhilarating 5-hour adventure at Crystal Cascades, just 30 minutes from Cairns. Guided by professionals, you'll navigate stunning waterfalls through abseiling, jumping, and swimming. Experience the thrill of the tropical rainforest while ensuring safety and fun. Perfect for all skill levels, this unique journey promises unforgettable memories.
Only a 30 minutes drive from Cairns until we reach Crystal Cascades. 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.
Allow. 5 hours
Pick up from Cairns CBD accommodation $10.00 per person Photo packages $39.00 per person. Video package $55.00 per camera. Photo & Video package $90 per group 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!
Closed-toe, non-slip shoes or runners are essential for navigating slippery rocks and wet surfaces safely.
Pack snacks and water to keep energy up during the 5-hour tour in humid tropical conditions.
If bringing a GoPro or camera, make sure it’s hands-free to keep your movements safe while abseiling and swimming.
Participants need confident swimming skills to safely maneuver through pools and underwater passages.
Crystal Cascades is part of the Wet Tropics, recognized for its geological formations dating back millions of years and rich Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Cairns Waterfalls operates carbon-neutral tours promoting low-impact use of sensitive rainforest ecosystems, emphasizing leave-no-trace principles.
Protect feet and provide grip on slippery, uneven surfaces.
Comfortable and fast-drying for aquatic sections of the tour.
summer specific
Keeps body warmth in cooler water temperatures.
winter specific
Allows safe recording without restricting movement or safety.