Crabbing Tour of Tweed Heads with Seafood Lunch
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$150
Tweed Heads
NSW
1-20
people
price for
1 participant
2 hours
30 minutes
  • • Tweed Heads Crabbing Tour with Seafood Lunch
  • • 3.5 Hour Crabbing and Yabbie Fishing Experience
  • • Enjoy Freshly Caught Crab Cooked On Board

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Gold Coast Experience Gifts: Have a go at crabbing and enjoy a seafood lunch during this wild crab fishing experience in Tweed Heads.

Turn fisherman for the day during this popular crabbing and wildlife experience in Tweed Heads. A must-do, award-winning activity in New South Wales, this fun tour will take you out on the beautiful Tweed River where your friendly crew will show you how to catch live crabs in cages. Learn about the different crab species that make the river their home and enjoy live commentaries about crab fishing and the local oyster farms. You’ll even get to jump in the water and try your hand at pumping for yabbies. Sample a fresh catch with a freshly cooked seafood platter lunch while enjoying the serenity of the New South Wales landscape.

Fun for all ages, this three and half hour crabbing experience with lunch makes for a unique activity for anyone visiting Tweed Heads or nearby Gold Coast, as well as a unique birthday treat for a (sea)foodie friend!

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Experience Overview:

Crabbing Tour Of Tweed Heads With Seafood Lunch

The original crabbing and wildlife adventure tour.  Feed the local pelicans, pump for yabbies (tide permitting), go trapping for crabs, informative crab and oyster farm commentary, enjoy a spot of fishing . All equipment for activities included. Guaranteed wild caught crab freshly cooked on board available for lunch options.  Sheltered from sun/rain on purpose built boat.  Protected natural environment, calm waters.

OUR SEASONAL CRAB POLICY: In order to ensure the freshest possible product, we source different types of crab species depending on the season throughout the year. Depending on the time of year, we source spanner crab, mud crab, and sand crab (blue swimmer crab).

Includes

  • Trapping live crabs!
  • Fishing on the mighty Tweed River
  • Hand feeding the friendly wild pelicans
  • Pumping for yabbies (tide and weather permitting)
  • Viewing the Tweed area’s working oyster farms + talk
  • Morning tea
  • (All equipment for activities is supplied)

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please be aware that on the day of the tour, participants may be asked to show the card used to purchase the experience along with either a state i.d. or drivers license to verify identity. Please note that this is not applicable to vouchers or bookings made through Experience Gifts.

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.

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Catch A Crab At Birds Bay Oyster Farm

An adventure cruise, a beautiful river setting, an educational experience, & a seafood feast.

For fun, food and adventure join the multi-award winning Catch-A-Crab cruise and Oyster Farm tour. A highlight for visitors to the Gold Coast, combining loads of fun activities with spectacular scenery and a fantastic seafood lunch. Enjoying trapping for crabs, exploring the sand banks, a spot of fishing, or sit back and enjoy the view. The cruise now departs from the new attraction, Birds Bay Oyster Farm, on-shore and adjacent to the private oyster leases.

The original Gold Coast Catch-A-Crab cruise; a fantastic blend of adventure, education, and relaxation. Enjoy a refined itinerary of river-based activities including:

  • Hand-feeding the friendly wild Pelicans
  • Wandering the sand-banks & pumping for yabbies. Use them as fishing bait later in the tour! (tide & weather permitting)
  • Trapping for the fearsome Queensland Mudcrabs
  • An educational crab-show + take your picture with the mudcrab!
  • A relaxing session of fishing while you enjoy the picturesque river scenery. Look out for the birds of the estuary!

The Oyster Farm

  • A demonstration of the local working oyster leases, where the Sydney Rock Oysters are grown
  • An on-shore facility by the river. Photo opportunities! Take your picture with the giant crab, & more!
  • A gift shop packed full of souvenirs & other Australian mementos
  • Delicious, fresh oysters; available dine-in or takeaway

The Bird's Bay Cafe; After your adventure, feast on the Tweed's finest & freshest seafood produce

  • Dine on some of the freshest Queensland mudcrab in Australia
  • A selection of seafood delights, ranging from fish, chowder, spanner crab & freshly-shucked oysters
  • An idyllic setting by the river; perfect for a glass of wine & an oyster platter shared with friends & loved ones
  • the Southern Gold Coast's only crab-specialist eatery! 
  • Non-seafood lovers also catered for

The Catch-A-Crab experience has something for everybody. Whether it's the adventurous kids or the sightseeing grandparents, Catch-A-Crab is an excellent half-day experience for any family. Catch-A-Crab captures the feeling of 'natural Australia'; it's an authentic tour that'll round out any visit to the Gold Coast.

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Product SKU: AU-0590-0003
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Gold Coast Crabbing Experience with Lunch

Tweed Heads
NSW
1-20
people
price for
1 participant
2 hours
30 minutes
  • • Tweed Heads Crabbing Tour with Seafood Lunch
  • • 3.5 Hour Crabbing and Yabbie Fishing Experience
  • • Enjoy Freshly Caught Crab Cooked On Board

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