About Cairns Adventure Group
Raging Thunder Adventures is one of Cairns' original adventure tourism operators, running a multi-activity empire that spans white water rafting, sea kayaking, hot air ballooning, and reef excursions across tropical North Queensland. Founded in 1984, the company pioneered commercial rafting on the Tully and Barron Rivers and has since expanded into one of the region's most diversified outdoor operators, offering something for virtually every type of thrill-seeker who passes through Cairns.
Their flagship experience is the full-day Tully River rafting trip — a Grade 3-4 white water adventure through pristine rainforest gorges that consistently ranks among the best rafting experiences in Australia. For those seeking something shorter, the half-day Barron River trip offers Grade 2-3 rapids just minutes from Cairns, making it accessible for families and beginners. Beyond rafting, Raging Thunder operates guided sea kayaking tours along the coast, Fitzroy Island day trips with snorkelling and kayak hire, and sunrise hot air balloon flights over the Atherton Tablelands.
What makes Raging Thunder a standout is the breadth of their offering combined with decades of operational experience. Their guides are some of the most experienced in the region, many having spent 10+ years running the same rivers and reef sites. Safety standards are rigorous, and their equipment fleet is constantly updated. For visitors who want to pack multiple adventure activities into a Cairns holiday without dealing with multiple operators, Raging Thunder is the one-stop shop that delivers consistently high-quality experiences across the board.
