Tweed Eco Cruises

From $94 to $99

Tweed Eco Cruise’s River and Rainforest Cruise aboard the vintage river cruiser ‘The Golden Swan’ delivers an unforgettable 3.5-hour return trip journey along the Tweed River to the rainforest at Stott’s Island.

Guests can relax while taking in the abundant nature that the region’s river and mangrove system hold, whilst enjoying local Tweed Valley grown tea and roasted coffee served with a beautiful morning tea.

The tour provides commentary where guests learn about the region’s history, indigenous culture and our world-class ecosystem that forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Gondwana Subtropical Rainforest. Enjoy a bird feeding experience with birds of prey (Eagles, Kites, Hawks) and pelicans at Stott’s Island nature reserve.

A grazing board with 100 percent local produce tantalise your taste buds on the return journey and keep your eye out for a dolphin or two.

Disabled Access

$75

Come and explore Bundjalung Country on the Tweed River and Terranora Lakes, where this two-hour cruise on their purpose-built vessel will take you into the depths of nature.

As you cruise by scenic waterways, oyster farms and rolling hills, they will share knowledge of flora and fauna from their first nations people, the Minyungbal Mob, with Eric from the Yolnju mob as your insightful guide.

Enjoy a taste of bush tucker for morning or afternoon tea before trying the hands-on experiences. Roll up your pants and get your feet wet as you pump for Yabbies, cast a line and try your luck at fishing, and help pull up the crab pots and see the catch of the day. Enjoy the engaging and interactive show to learn about the famous mud crabs and bush tucker of the Tweed area, and even sample the region’s seasonal seafood and native bush delicacies for yourself.

The tour is a family fun experience.

The tour is an ideal way to experience the beautiful nature and outdoors of the Tweed River. Gather the family and friends and get active in nature

Disabled Access

$350

A unique four-hour Australian Indigenous Pot to Plate Adventure exclusive to Tweed Eco Cruises. This tour is an intimate cultural and nature-based experience with a Yugambah and Bundjalung Nation Elder.

Led by an Indigenous guide, explore the Tweed River on our customised boat. Guest’s will experience traditional vs modern-day crab and fish hunting techniques of the region’s first inhabitants. Watch as your guide cooks the catch over an open fire on the beach for your tasting pleasure.

The tour visits an oyster farm with a freshly shucked tasting session, a walk through the mangroves learning spear hunting techniques, pull up commercial crab pots and learn about the mud crab’s famous to this region. The freshest seafood is caught and cooked before your eyes complimented with the best of the Tweed Valley produce served on a sandbank for the ultimate dining experience!

Disabled Access

$68

Join in for golden hour on the Tweed River on the Sunset Cruise. Watch the sun sink behind the mountains of the Tweed Caldera and watch the river come alive with the most majestic colours.

Sit back and watch it all unfold while you enjoy a drink and complimentary cheese grazing board buffet while listening to live music from some of our local up and coming musical talents.

This tour includes a 2.5-hour cruise of the Tweed taking in the beautiful scenery of the Tweed River. Capture the sunset and make special memories with friends and family aboard this cruise.

Disabled Access

$350

Choose your own adventure! Self-drive your BBQ boat and enjoy a free and easy day on the water.

With a capacity of up to 10 people – enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Tweed River, throw in a line, or pull up on the many riverside beaches and take a refreshing swim.

Impress your mates with your cooking skills when you fire up the onboard BBQ.

Tweed Eco Cruises take the hassle out of fishing with no fishing license required.

The person hiring the pontoon must be over the age of 21.

Disabled Access

$155

Join Tweed Eco Cruises for some high-spirited fun on the water, cruising the Tweed River to Earth Beer Company. A live musician will keep you entertained as you cruise from the marina in Tweed Heads towards Cudgen, where guests will be transferred to Earth Beer Company for a guided tasting paddle. After a group sitting at the brewery, cruise back to the wharf with a shared grazing board to munch on.

Disabled Access