Gold Coast Catch a Crab Experience
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Tweed Heads West
- Try this unforgettable "catch a crab" cruise out on Tweed River in Gold Coast!
- It's fun and food fit for the whole family, with a host of activities to try your hand on while on board
- In the Tweed River Catch a Crab cruise, you'll try pelican feeding, yabbie pumping, and live mud crab trapping
- Watch the entertaining and educational crab show and sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery
- Head to an oyster farm to learn about their methods and even try some fresh oysters
What to expect
Experience a hands-on adventure on the Gold Coast along the Tweed River, where participants can try catching live mud crabs straight from the water. All equipment is provided, and a knowledgeable crew guides the activity, showing how to trap the crabs, haul them in, and select the best specimens. Visitors can also feed wild pelicans from the boat and try pumping for yabbies, small crustaceans hidden in the mud that require special techniques to catch. This interactive experience combines fun, learning, and connection with nature, offering an unforgettable day of river exploration, wildlife encounters, and engaging activities for families and friends alike
Catch your own delicious seafood feast with our expert guides
Explore Tweed River's unique wildlife and marine habitats
Experience the thrill of the catch on Tweed River's best crabbing tour
Get hooked on an unforgettable crabbing adventure
Reel in excitement on Tweed River Catch a Crab Tour!
Devour the freshly catch oysters with squeeze of lemon on the side to give so freshness
Witness the sea animals on your boat ride and capture picture of it
You can enjoy crab catching with your kids as it is kids friendly
Catch numbers of pelicans on the river while on your way to catch the crabs
The crew will show you the crabs and how to handle it carefully
The crew will show you how to pick out the best crabs and how to handle them
Why not taste some of those crabs for yourself?
Feed some friendly pelicans while aboard!
Good to know
What To Wear:
- Dress in casual clothes such as shorts, t-shirts, slippers, sandals, or sneakers
- Bring a jacket during cooler weather
- Wear a sun hat for sun protection. The crew can supply sun protection cream
- Bring a change of clothes for yabbie pumping
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