Cairns Canyoning
ProHighlights
- Canyoning trips through Behana Gorge and the Crystal Cascades mix abseils beside waterfalls, natural rock slides and cliff jumps into clear pools
- Private departures are tailored to your group, from a couple to corporate teams of more than 50, with your own date and pace
- Combination days pair both canyons back to back, or a morning in the gorge with a guided paddleboard session at Fitzroy Island
About Cairns Canyoning
Cairns Canyoning has been guiding people through the gorges around Cairns for about two decades, and now trades under the Cairns Waterfalls name from its base in Westcourt. Its signature trips run through Behana Gorge and the Crystal Cascades canyons, where guides lead groups down waterfalls on ropes, over natural rock slides and off ledges into deep swimming holes. Groups stay small, so everyone gets attention on the ropes. The Behana Adventure Tour runs for around five hours and suits ages eight and up, with room to adjust for mixed abilities. The Crystal Adventure Tour is a five-and-a-half-hour trip for ages 12 and over, with abseils, slides and cliff jumps between towering granite walls. Keen groups can tackle both canyons in a single full day, or pair the Crystal trip with a guided paddleboard session over the coral at Fitzroy Island. For celebrations and work days, the private tour option gives your group its own guide, date and pace, from two people up to corporate groups of more than 50. The team names birthdays, bucks parties, team building and corporate events among the groups it hosts, and will build a custom package around a milestone or a multi-day plan. Private groups are quoted on request once numbers, dates and budget are known.
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Private tours and corporate groups are quoted on request based on numbers, dates and budget.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a canyoning trip cost?
The Behana Adventure Tour is listed at $249 per person and the Crystal Adventure Tour at $279. A full day covering both canyons is $421, and the Crystal canyon paired with a Fitzroy Island paddleboard session is $319.
Is there a minimum age for canyoning?
Behana Gorge trips take ages eight and up, while the Crystal Adventure Tour and the full canyoning day are for ages 12 and over. Guides adjust the pace within each group to suit different abilities.
Can we book a private trip for a bucks party or team day?
Yes. Private tours and group bookings run for groups from two people up to corporate groups of more than 50, and the team lists birthdays, bucks parties, team building and corporate events among the occasions it caters for. Each private trip is quoted on request.
What is included in a canyoning trip?
All safety gear and canyoning equipment are supplied, and every trip is led by local guides who know the gorges and rivers well. Small group numbers mean each person gets hands-on help with the abseils and jumps.
Is there a gentler water activity for groups?
Yes. A guided paddleboard session at Fitzroy Island is sold only to private tours and groups, with boards, paddles, instruction and guided photos included and complete beginners welcome. Transfers to the island are not included.
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Rathan Bharadwaj
2 weeks ago
THIS is an absolute must do when in Cairns. We had such a marvelous time with Max leading us, briefing us and even taking care if us when the situation demanded it. We loved every second of the trip. Wide smiles were obv…
Amanda Afonso
a month ago
Spending the day canyoning with Max and Caroline was a highlight of my time in Cairns and in Australia overall! The canyons, waterfalls, the flowing water, and the vegetation were all so BEAUTIFUL. I loved how often we g…
Mergedelle Durato
4 months ago
Had such a fun adventure canyoning at Behana! Caroline and Max did such an amazing job guiding our group through every obstacle, making us safe, confident and supported the whole time. Ofcourse, the scenery is amazing!!…
Anunaya Agarwal
5 months ago
Absolutely unforgettable experience with Cairns Canyoning. The course itself was amazing, but the real highlight was the guides. They were energetic, funny, knowledgeable, and constantly engaging with the group, answerin…
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