Tweed Eco Cruises
Where local flavour meets natural wonder…
Tucked between the Gold Coast (5 mins) and Byron Bay (40 mins), Tweed Eco Cruises offers unforgettable river cruises along the stunning Tweed River.
Tweed Eco Cruises has operated on the Tweed River for over 30 years. Proudly rooted in eco-tourism, Tweed Eco Cruises is committed to supporting the local community. Food and drinks served onboard are sourced from small, local producers within an 80-kilometre radius – showcasing the very best that the Tweed region has to offer.
Choose from a variety of cruise experiences: relaxing rainforest lunch cruises on board their vintage river cruiser, scenic sunset cruises with live music, educational eco-tours, fun-filled bushtucker activities, soul-soothing morning tea cruises – or design your own private event.
Tweed Eco Cruises brings the magic and natural beauty of the Tweed to your next travel adventure.
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Sustainability Commitment
To Tweed Eco Cruises, “Eco” refers to our commitment to operate our cruises as environmentally friendly as possible - to minimize the impact on the Tweed River ecosystem and help preserve the Tweed River area. Our practices include eco-friendly operations, minimizing waste and pollution, supporting local, assisting in local conservation efforts, supporting sustainable tourism initiatives and providing educational experiences about the local ecosystem and wildlife.
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Tweed River and Rainforest Cruise
Let the clear blue waters and air of the Tweed River and Valley relax and unwind your mind. Join us for a unique cruising experience like no other on Tweed Eco Cruises River and Rainforest lunch cruise. From Byron Bay to the Gold Coast, you will not find a cruise like it. This is the ultimate relax into nature experience available in the area. Nature lovers, birdwatchers, foodies, photographers, unique experience seekers this is a cruise not to be missed. Join us on a magical 3 hour cruise through the beautiful Tweed river located at the southern end of the Gold Coast the gateway to the beautiful Tweed Valley and Northern Rivers of NSW. Be immersed in nature and leave the stresses of the city life and the daily grind behind. Be enchanted by the rainforest and abundant bird life at Stotts Island. Marvel at the sight of the birds of prey and local pelicans at feeding time. A fantastic photo opportunity awaits as we get up close and personal to the birds and rainforest at Stotts Island. Lunch is a delicious selection of foods sourced locally from our pristine Northern Rivers NSW region. Your Tweed Riviera Grazing board includes fresh Tweed trawler prawns, local smoked chicken, craft breads with deli selection of meats and cheese, green salad, homemade quiches, fresh seasonal fruits. Take in the local knowledge of our Captain’s commentary. Embrace and be informed of the geological features and formations, flora & fauna, past – present – future agriculture, history and authorised local Indigenous knowledge. Sit back and enjoy the views as we cruise by Stott’s Island, Ukerebagh island and down the Tweed River, with panoramic views from our top deck take in 360-degree views of Wollumbin (Mt Warning) and the distant hinterland. A day truly immersed in nature and beautiful scenery which only the Tweed River has to offer.

Crab Catching And Bushtucker Cruise
All Aboard!
- Gather the squad and join us for a 2 hour family fun and adventure cruise on the Tweed River. With hands on activities such as fishing, yabby pumping, mud crab catching, and pelican feeding – as well as the chance to try some bush tucker. This is a cruise for all the family to enjoy.
- Throw a line and see who catches the most fish on the day. Get your feet wet and walk on the sandbars and shallow waters to pump yabbys. Help pull up the crab pots and see if we caught any mud crabs then enjoy a short interactive show.
- Catch your breath and sit back and enjoy a morning tea while you cruise the beautiful water ways of the Terranora lakes. Learn all about our local waterways and the activities from our fun and informative river guide.
Crab Catching And Bushtucker Cruise
All Aboard! Gather the squad and join us for a 2 hour family fun and adventure cruise on the Tweed River. With hands on activities such as fishing, yabby pumping, mud crab catching, and pelican feeding – as well as the chance to try some bush tucker. This is a cruise for all the family to enjoy. Throw a line and see who catches the most fish on the day. Get your feet wet and walk on the sandbars and shallow waters to pump yabbys. Help pull up the crab pots and see if we caught any mud crabs then enjoy a short interactive show. Catch your breath and sit back and enjoy a morning tea while you cruise the beautiful water ways of the Terranora lakes. Learn all about our local waterways and the activities from our fun and informative river guide.

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