About this tour
A 2-hour hands-on cruise along the Tweed River where you fish, pump for yabbies in shallow waters, and haul crab pots to see what you've caught. The guide runs an interactive talk on mud crabs, you'll feed pelicans up close, and enjoy morning tea whilst drifting through the Terranora Lakes waterways. All gear and fishing licences provided—perfect for families wanting to get properly wet and learn how locals work these waters.
Highlights
- Fish from the boat and compete for biggest catch
- Wade sandbars pumping yabbies by hand
- Pull crab pots and watch the mud crab presentation
- Feed wild pelicans from the boat
- Morning tea with cakes included onboard
- River guide shares local waterway knowledge
What to expect
You'll board the boat and spend the first hour actively fishing and wading in shallow water to pump yabbies—bring a change of clothes. Once the crab pots are hauled, the guide delivers a short educational session on the species you've caught. You'll then settle in for morning tea and refreshments while cruising through scenic waterways. The finale is feeding pelicans at close range, which makes for genuine wildlife encounters and strong photos. The guide narrates throughout, explaining the ecology and traditional fishing methods of the region.
Good to know
Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a spare outfit. The cruise runs in all weather, so dress appropriately. Wheelchair-accessible vessel and prams welcome. Vegetarian meals available—advise at booking. Note: operates on NSW time. Public transport nearby.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.