The original warburton Rivertubing (on the yarra river) - the “tour” is selF-guided - $49.50

We take care of all the logistics and the tube hire but the floating is just you and your gang. No guide.

SELF-GUIDED Tour Details:

Come and join the original Warburton Rivertubing adventure, enjoying the pristine upper reaches of the Yarra River in Warburton is Mother Nature’s theme park, immersing you in a beautiful natural environment.

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* this is an ADVENTURE activity. It is not a theme park style contrived canal where you just drift down a waterway. Depending on rain etc the river can run differently almost daily. You will encounter rocks, branches and even logs if a tree has fallen and not yet been removed by authorities. A simple test to ask yourself… If you can’t get up off the floor, or out of a beanbag EASILY then this is NOT for you.

Politically sensitive sentence ahead: Again, this IS an outdoor adventure activity. If you or your child are timid or soft... this is not for you.  The "beanbag test" is serious - if you are very overweight then again, you will not enjoy this activity. Beyond that caution... you know your limitations and we are not here to judge you, but come eyes wide open.   

You need a decent level of fitness and agility and MUST be able to fully comprehend a safety briefing delivered in English.

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This is a perfect mix of adventure and nature immersions with some sections of safe rapids getting the heart racing whilst other sections are peaceful floating. Think squealing with fun, not screaming with fear. 

For most of the (self-guided) 1 - 2 hour float you will be surrounded by nothing but nature and beautiful birdlife with sections of sunlight, shade and dappled combinations of both. There are opportunities to stop along the way and swim if you choose.

You will be driven up river in a bus with all the equipment in tow and the you will float back to where we started from - ending at the start location.

This adventure includes:

• Safety briefing

• Tube instruction 

• Transport up-river in a Certified Passenger Vehicle 

• Hire of a sturdy canvas covered river-tube, paddle, lifejacket and helmet (the latter two being available but optional for a Grade 1 river)

• Assisted entry to river and launch-off

• 1 to 2 hours of on-river fun (+prep and wrap up time)

Once we assist you to enter the river the adventure is self-guided, but don’t worry - you can’t get lost! 

(There is risk in any outdoor adventure activity and you’ll be required to sign a liability waiver accepting the risks involved. The minimum age is 10 years and ALL participants must have a decent level of fitness and agility and confidence in and around water). 

What to wear:

Clothing and footwear that you are happy to get wet (think bathers, tee shirt, boardies, strap-on sandals or water shoes) + sunscreen.

What to bring:

A hat and bottled water (which you can put in the enclosed tube below you).

What not to bring:

Loose jewellery, expensive sunglasses or hats and any unnecessary items. After the activity it’s only a short walk back to Basecamp so you don’t need to cart towels, spare clothing etc. Leave all that in the car for your return. 

Groups:

The standard booking size is from 1 to 10 people in any combination but we definitely cater to large groups. Message us on Facebook or shoot us an email with your group details and we’ll see if we can work out a solution for you.

Duration: 1.5-2 hrs (depending on flow)

Concludes with an easy 300m walk back to basecamp.

Start time:

Numerous days and times all listed on the website - we frequently book out so don’t leave it to the last minute!

Age and Experience:

Ability to swim and confidence in water. Reasonably fit and definitely agile!

Minimum age 10 years plus.

Cost: $49.50 per person all inclusive (self-guided).

Cancellation Conditions:

• Weather conditions (including fire / flood danger declarations) at our sole discretion (refund or reschedule - your choice)

• Government sanctioned lockdowns (refund or reschedule - your choice)

• No show - no refund

• LATE and group departed - no refund

• Change of day/time to other (available) slot at least 72 hours before booked time otherwise no change - no refund.