About this tour
Spend two to three hours on the Tweed River hunting for mud crabs and yabbies whilst casting a line or two. You'll hand-pump for crustaceans, set traps to catch live crabs, and learn what makes their riverside world tick. Your guide prepares fresh seafood lunch as you fish—optional, but recommended if you want to eat your catch.
Highlights
- Hand-pump for yabbies straight from the riverbed
- Deploy crab traps and haul in live mud crabs
- Feed pelicans from the boat
- Fish the Tweed River with supplied rod
- Watch your catch transform into lunch
What to expect
You'll board a small vessel and cruise a calm stretch of the Tweed, stopping to pump yabbies—a hands-on technique that takes minutes to master. Crab traps go overboard next; checking them keeps the pace steady without feeling rushed. Between catches, you cast a fishing rod or toss scraps to curious pelicans. The boat stays stationary for much of the outing, so it's low-key rather than action-packed. If you've booked lunch, your guide preps the seafood while you continue fishing or simply watch the water.
Good to know
Bring sun protection and wear clothes you don't mind getting damp. The tour suits mixed fitness levels but isn't ideal if you have heart concerns. Dietary needs must be flagged at booking. Wheelchair access and prams are catered for. Public transport reaches the departure point; there's no hotel shuttle.
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.