Top Tweed Heads Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Your Sunset Cruise supports local musicians and bands. As we cruise through the Tweed River you can enjoy the sunset and live music all with an ice cold drink from the fully licensed bar.

Join a thrilling 2.5-hour adventure on the Ultimate Ocean Encounter tour, where you’ll witness magnificent humpback whales and snorkel with turtles at Cook Island. This small group tour, limited 10 guests (call us to take up to 19guests) ensures an intimate experience aboard a comfortable, water-level rigid inflatable boat. Enjoy 45 minutes of whale watching followed by a refreshing 45-minute snorkelling session. Light refreshments are included to keep you energised. Perfect for families (ages 4+) seeking a unique marine experience. - Small group size for personalised attention (max 10 guests per boat) - 45 minutes of whale watching and 45 minutes of snorkelling - Water and light refreshments included during the tour - Depart from Dry Dock Road Boat Ramp, South Tweed Heads NSW

A great way to explore the Tweed River—and discover more about the fish, mud-crabs, yabbies, and pelicans who call it home—this family-friendly boat trip is perfect for learning more about the local waterways and their ecosystems. You’ll also cruise across the Terranora Lakes, head out to the sandbanks to try your hand at pumping yabbies, and marvel at huge pelicans during pelican-feeding time on the banks of the river.

Witness the awe-inspiring annual humpback whale migration. Breaching, tail slapping, and spy hopping just metres from the boat. 99% Sighting Rate Peak season encounters guaranteed Thrilling Encounters, Breaches, tail slaps, and close approaches Eco-Conscious Respectful wildlife interaction & conservation 10+ years of whale watching experience

Australia’s rivers and lakes are teeming with exciting wildlife, and this morning trip along the Tweed River gives you a unique opportunity to get close to them and see them in their natural habitat. Make friends with the pelicans, go ‘pumping’ for yabbies, catch some big local mud crabs and learn about the local river ecosystem from your guide.

An unforgettable adventure awaits as you swim alongside the majestic Loggerhead and Green Turtles at Cook Island, located just a short boat ride from Tweed Heads NSW. This eco-friendly tour allows for 1.5 hours of snorkeling in a vibrant marine sanctuary, where you'll encounter not only turtles but also a stunning variety of subtropical fish and other marine life. The day begins with a scenic boat ride, setting the stage for an immersive experience in this natural paradise. Explore the underwater beauty and create lasting memories in this serene aquatic environment.

On this family-friendly tour of a 200-acre commercial fruit plantation you’ll learn how tropical fruits grow, how they’re harvested and planted, and, most importantly, how they taste. Enjoy a fully guided plantation safari, tasting show, wildlife-spotting cruise, fauna park, and Aussie bush tucker experience. Shop for more frit, juices, ice-creams, and other snacks at the on-site cafe.

Relax and enjoy yourself on the Tweed River with friends and family with this barbeque boat hire service. Take control of a boat for a day and cook a barbeque on board for you and others (maximum 8 passengers). For those who enjoy fishing, rods are provided and no fishing license is required. With luck, you will also spot stingrays, dolphins and turtles.

An unforgettable adventure awaits as you swim alongside the majestic migrating Humpback Whales, located just a short boat ride from Tweed Heads NSW. This eco-friendly tour allows for 1.5 hour boat charter where you are able to jump into the water and try to get a underwater glimpse of some passing whales. The day begins with a scenic boat ride, setting the stage for an immersive experience in this natural paradise. Explore the underwater beauty and create lasting memories in this wild aquatic environment. Participant need to be good swimmers and over 10 years old to enter the water.