Yarra River Half-Day Rafting Experience

About this tour

Three-hour guided rafting trip down the Yarra River near Melbourne with experienced white-water specialists. You'll navigate river sections suited to your group's comfort level, with all safety kit provided and a shuttle returning you to base afterwards. The crew has spent over 15 years leading groups of all ages and abilities, from corporate teams to school parties, and tailor each run to suit your needs.

Highlights

• Navigate live white water with qualified swift-water rescue specialists
• Dry bags keep keys and essentials safe throughout
• Vehicle shuttle returns you to meeting point post-trip
• Accessible to wheelchair users; service animals welcome
• Suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed
• All safety gear supplied: helmet, life jacket, paddle, raft

What to expect

Expect to get properly soaked. You'll meet your guide, gear up, and launch into the river where the current and minor rapids provide genuine adrenaline without requiring prior paddling skills. The crew reads water conditions and group energy in real time, adjusting pace and route accordingly. By the end you'll have worked as a crew, felt the river's rhythm, and earned that drenched walk back to the shuttle. Allow time post-trip to dry off.

Good to know

Bring your own thermal wear, rashguard or wetsuit—you'll need it. Wear shoes that stay put when wet. Pack snacks, water, and any medications separately; rafting won't slow you down long enough for hunger. Medical and waiver forms required. Public transport nearby if you're not driving.