About this tour
Drift down the Tweed River for three hours on a working lunch cruise through subtropical rainforest, stopping to watch raptors feed along Stotts Island. The captain narrates the landscape's ecology and history while you eat a grazing board built from local seafood, meats, breads and seasonal fruit. Birdwatchers and photographers anchor themselves on deck; a fully licensed bar sits ready below.
Highlights
- Raptor feeding display at Stotts Island during cruise
- Tweed trawler prawns, smoked chicken, local cheeses onboard
- Captain's natural history commentary on river and rainforest
- Subtropical rainforest views from water level
- Plunger coffee, local teas, homemade quiches included
- Fully licensed bar with drinks available to purchase
- Wheelchair accessible vessel and facilities
What to expect
Board 20 minutes before departure at the Tweed River wharf. Once underway, the captain shares stories and facts about the region's wildlife and vegetation as the boat moves gently downstream. Morning tea arrives first—coffee, tea and cakes—followed by a proper grazing board of regional produce spread across platters. The highlight comes when you reach Stotts Island's low-lying rainforest canopy; raptors congregate here and you'll watch them hunt and feed. Bring a camera. The river's calm enough for wandering the deck; the bar is open throughout. Allow time to wander back from the wharf after docking.
Good to know
Arrive 20 minutes early. Vegetarian options available—request at booking. Alcoholic and soft drinks cost extra. Cruises run rain or shine if conditions allow. Minimum passenger numbers apply; cancellations after confirmation receive a refund or rescheduled date. Prams welcome. Service animals permitted.
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.