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Cairns Canyoning

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Pricing: From $249 per personCategory: Abseiling & CanyoningLocation: 22 Boland St, Westcourt QLD 4870

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions & amenities

Activity type

Abseiling & CanyoningWater Sports

Price range (per person)

$150pp+

Setting

Outdoor

Pricing

Canyoning starts at $249 per person for the Behana Adventure Tour, with the Crystal Adventure Tour at $279 and a full day across both canyons at $421. The Crystal canyon and Fitzroy Island paddleboard combination is $319.

Private tours and corporate groups are quoted on request based on numbers, dates and budget.

Food

Food is not listed as part of the standard canyoning trips. Some private day tours include a picnic or rainforest lunch, which can be discussed when the trip is quoted.

Availability

Monday7AM – 7PM
Tuesday7AM – 7PM
Wednesday7AM – 7PM
Thursday7AM – 7PM
Friday7AM – 7PM
Saturday7AM – 7PM
SundayClosed
The Behana trip takes about five hours, the Crystal trip about five and a half hours and the full canyoning day about ten hours. Private groups choose their own date and start time.

What's Included

Guided canyoning with abseils, natural slides and cliff jumps, plus all safety gear and equipment. Private bookings add a dedicated guide and a schedule set around your group.

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

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

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

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

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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