Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch
Overview
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Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Tweed River. Feed the local pelicans, pump for yabbies in the river, trap live mud crabs & learn about their habitat, and enjoy a spot of fishing while your seafood lunch is being prepared.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of Yabby pump and fishing rod
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
What To Expect
Catch a Crab
- Crabbing & fishing on the Tweed River - Guided tour of local ecosystem & oyster farms - Bait pumping on the riverbanks - Hand-feed friendly wild pelicans and other local birds - Crab show & informative commentary - Crab holding with free pictures All bait & equipment supplied.
Options
Seafood Platter
Catch a Crab Tour including seafood platter lunch, morning tea and all equipment for activities
Tour Only
Cruise Only : Catch a Crab Tour only including morning tea and all equipment for activities, no lunch included, a la carte available.
Fish & Chip Lunch
Cruise with Birds Bay Fish & Chip Lunch
Deluxe Seafood Platter
Reviews
150 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very enjoyable and educational
P3379BAdonnal,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting. Great for kids learning about how to get yabbies and fish. Very interesting talk about crabs and oysters.
Cracking day on the Tweed River
robynstonefield,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unreal day on the Catch A Crab Tour. It exceeded all expectations. From the moment we stepped on board, Garry and Dave made the whole thing feel personal, relaxed, and just brilliant. They were super friendly and down to earth, always ready with answers. No question was too silly, and no detail was overlooked. Whether it was crab trapping, feeding the pelicans, or exploring the oyster farm, they guided us with lots of local knowledge. The scenery was gorgeous, and the whole experience was engaging from start to finish. If you are after something memorable where you learn, laugh, catch crustaceans, and enjoy a cracking day on the Tweed River, this is it. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Fantastic family experience!
Trek62694953517,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun! Lovely and welcoming crew. Knowledgeable staff and very organised tour. We added the crab tasting whilst onboard and it was delicious. Super fresh! We all had a wonderful time. A must do if you visit the Goldcoast or Brisbane. Shoutout to Mons who was outstanding on our first visit and on this tour <3
Great for students
andif600,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I brought a group of marine science students on this excursion to learn about aquaculture. It was a good mix of practical work and learning and the kids loved it!
Fantastic experience for the whole family
C0staC,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an action packed morning on our tour. Pumping for yabbies in the shallows, checking the mud crab traps, feeding the seagulls and pelicans, fishing and learning about the mud crabs and oyster growing process was a fantastic experience for the whole family. The captain was full of great information, the boat was very stable despite high winds and rising tide and the kids came home happy having caught three fish and pulled in five mud crabs. I would highly recommend this tour.
Great morning
DavidL4789,
Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a lovely morning. I was able to bring my young son who loved all the activity. The staff were all excellent and professional. I’d highly recommend this for everyone, it was so much fun and so interactive and informative.
Lots of fun on gorgeous waterways.
MEAGHAN B,
Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great views from the boat, skipper very entertaining and knowledgeable. The activities were lots of fun especially for my 7 year old grandson.
Amazing bucket list experience
284kaveris,
Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole trip was so engaging and such good value for money. We caught heaps of crab and tasted it too! Amazing and friendly team! Very helpful.
Simply the Best !
Sylvanna and Ma... C,
Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour with just the right balance of educational information and fun experiences for children and adults alike. We loved pulling in the crab pots, yabby pumping on the sandbar, fishing and enjoying the wildlife. The children have not stopped talking about it. Thanks heaps to Dave and his deckhand for your friendly good humour and sharing your knowledge of the Tweed River area. We would high recommend this tour to all ages. Great family fun.
Family fun experience
Jared H,
Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun family trip. Well paced with a variety of activities. The boys enjoyed fishing, pulling up crab pots and pumping for yabbies. Eating the crabs after was a delicious way to finish the trip. Strongly recommend the otters mornay - 10/10!
From A$95.00
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