Gold Coast Catch a Crab Tour
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Gold Coast Catch a Crab Tour takes you out on the Tweed River from West Tweed Heads, on the southern edge of the Gold Coast, for a hands-on cruise the whole family can enjoy. A knowledgeable crew guides every activity on board and supplies all the equipment, showing you how to trap live mud crabs, haul in the pots and pick out the best of the catch. Along the way you can hand feed the friendly wild pelicans, try fishing on the river and pump for yabbies, the small crustaceans hidden in the mud, when the tide and weather allow. The cruise also passes the Tweed area’s working oyster farms with commentary from the crew, and an entertaining and educational crab show rounds off the trip while you take in the river scenery. The boat experience lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and starts and ends at the Catch a Crab & Oyster Farm on Birds Bay Drive. Choose the cruise on its own, or add a seafood plate lunch or a fish and chips lunch at The Oyster Shed, which extends the experience to 3 hours 30 minutes. It is a fun mix of wildlife encounters, learning and river exploration for families and friends.
Gold Coast Catch a Crab Tour Price & Options
Itinerary
About 3 h 30 min- 09:3013:0014:00
Meeting point
11-17 Birds Bay Dr
- You can depart at 09:30, 13:00, or 14:00.
- The tour follows Queensland time.
Attraction·2 h 30 min
Catch A Crab
Drop-off
- Lunch packages are provided at The Oyster Shed at 12pm.
- This happens when the boat returns to the wharf.
Highlights
- Cruise the Tweed River on a hands-on “catch a crab” tour from West Tweed Heads, on the Gold Coast’s southern edge
- Trap live mud crabs with the crew, with all the equipment provided
- Hand feed the friendly wild pelicans and try pumping for yabbies
- Watch the entertaining and educational crab show
- See the Tweed area’s working oyster farms with tour commentary
- Add a seafood plate lunch or a fish and chips lunch at The Oyster Shed
What's Included
- Trapping live crabs (with all equipment necessary)
- Fishing on the Tweed River
- Hand feeding the friendly wild pelicans
- Pumping for yabbies (dependent on the tide and weather)
- Viewing the Tweed area’s working oyster farms (with tour commentary)
- Seafood platter lunch (Crab Catching Cruise + Seafood Plate Lunch option only)
- Fish & chips lunch (Crab Catching Cruise + Fish & Chips Lunch option only)
What's Not Included
- Transport
- Meals and beverages (except the lunch in the lunch options)
- Other personal expenses
Child Adult Policy
- Adult tickets are for ages 13 and over
- Child tickets are for ages 3-12
- Children aged 0-2 join free of charge
Things To Know
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure for photo opportunities; the boat boards 15 minutes before departure
- The tour operates on Queensland (QLD) time
- Latecomers and no-shows cannot be refunded
- Wear casual clothes such as shorts, t-shirts, sandals or sneakers, and bring a jacket in cooler weather
- Wear a sun hat; the crew can supply sun protection cream
- Bring a change of clothes for yabbie pumping
- The activity cannot cater for allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets or other dietary needs
- Lunch menus may change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
- In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator may cancel the tour; you can then reschedule or request a full refund
Starting End Point
- Meeting point: Catch a Crab & Oyster Farm, 11/17 Birds Bay Drive, West Tweed Heads NSW 2485
- Departures at 09:30 and 14:00 (QLD time); the Crab Catching Cruise (2.5 Hours) option also has a 13:00 departure. Choose your time when booking, subject to availability
- The tour returns to the same wharf
- Please refer to the map for assistance
How To Get There
- Free parking is available at the Seagulls car park on Gollan Drive, Tweed Heads (over 100 spaces)
How To Redeem
- Present your mobile voucher
- The voucher is valid only on the date and time you booked
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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