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Fitzroy Island with Raging Thunder

PO Box 1109, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
61 (07) 40 307 900
Ranked #19 of 61 tours in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: Tours
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jb2807
Canberra, Australia
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We were looking forward to a day snorkling on Fitzroy Island, however we didn't see much at all... We only saw a few fish under the pier. We purchased a package including lunch, snorkle gear and a glass bottom boat ride. Unfortunetly the crew decided the weather was too choppy to take the glass bottom boat out, and they weren't... More

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peteraus69
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Booked the extreme version as we have 2 teenagers with us. Early start (bus pick up at 6!) filled by a long trip to tully to start about 10... Fortunately it was well worth it. The guides were all excellent (ours was Johnny) and focused on safety. I was a bit concerned it might be too sanitised, but that wasn't... More

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Christokran13
Sydney
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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The crew of Raging Thunder were friendly and enthusiastic, which is saying something at 4am in the morning! The balloon ride went off without a hitch and it was spectacular! The views over the landscape were everything you expect. The serenity of ballooning is something that just can't be replicated in a helicopter or airplane. After the balloon lands, everyone... More

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draxbear
Melbourne
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6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

As expected an early start and to picked up in a timely manner by a helpful bus driver. Back to the base (location on this map) for payment and a few options including the footwear at a nominal charge ($4 if memory serves). Make sure you have plenty of entertainment (book/music) as the bus trip is lengthy. On the bright... More

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waspoh
Singapore, Singapore
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

We went rafting on the Tully River on the Xtreme package and it was absolutely fantastic! The guides were fun, friendly and full of energy and they made the trip tremendously memorable. Although it was clear that safety always came first, Paul our guide kept making sure Fun came first, Looking Good came second and Safety third! Haha... He was... More

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Hai Ling N
Singapore
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

I deliberately register an account with Trip Advisor just so I can write a review on Raging Thunder and to especially thank one lady who worked there. Her name is Rochelle. She was very attentive to what we wanted. We booked hot air balloon, water rafting and scuba dive. She gave us good advices without being pushy. Especially when we... More

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DaveCardiff_UK
Auckland, New Zealand
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50 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

We did the all day white water rafting on the Tully river. We were picked up from Mission Beach and bussed to Tully where we met up with the group from Cairns. In all enough people for 11 rafts. Once we got breakfast over then we were taken up the gorge to where we were to start rafting from. We... More

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Michelle309
Cairns, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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We did a day trip with Raging Thunder to Fitzroy Island and could not fault it! The island has so much on offer. We spent the morning walking to the summit, a 1-2 hour hike to the highest peak. The views are amazing. There's ample water activities, snorkeling, kayaking, diving..... we did it all! Lunch at Foxy's restaurant was decent,... More

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SJTP
Perth, Australia
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

This was the highlight of my trip to Queensland. The rafting was fun but also terrifying in places - this is not for the meek! As well as rafting we got to jump off some rocks, swim down rapids and flip the raft a few times. The guides are good fun and highly experienced. Do this!! More

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Craig H
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

This trip to Fritzroy Island is a good day for $58 but most of the day is kinda wasted. You first get told to arrive at the ferry port for 7:45 but when you get there Raging Thunder service does not start until 8:15 then, when you eventually get seen too and shown which wharf the ferry is on you... More

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