Gold Coast Catch a Crab Experience
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
Inclusions
Package: 150-Minute Experience
What’s included
- Trapping live crabs (with all equipment necessary)
- Fishing on the mighty Tweed River
- Hand feeding the friendly wild pelicans
- Pumping for yabbies (dependent on the tide and weather)
- Viewing the Tweed area’s working oyster farms (with tour commentary)
Not included
Transport
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Package: 210-Minute Experience with Seafood Plate Lunch
What’s included
- Trapping live crabs (with all equipment necessary)
- Fishing on the mighty Tweed River
- Hand feeding the friendly wild pelicans
- Pumping for yabbies (dependent on the tide and weather)
- Viewing the Tweed area’s working oyster farms (with tour commentary)
- Seafood platter lunch
Not included
Transport
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Package: 210-Minute Experience with Fish & Chip Lunch
What’s included
- Trapping live crabs (with all equipment necessary)
- Fishing on the mighty Tweed River
- Hand feeding the friendly wild pelicans
- Pumping for yabbies (dependent on the tide and weather)
- Viewing the Tweed area’s working oyster farms (with tour commentary)
- Fish & Chips Lunch
Not included
Transport
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Confirmation
- You’ll get confirmation within minutes. If you don’t see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
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
2hr 30min - 3hr 30min Duration
Please select a participation date
Eligibility
- Children aged 0-2 can join this activity free of charge
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- 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
Package: 150-Minute Experience
- [Departure] meet up at 11-17 Birds Bay Dr. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:30, 13:00, 14:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Please note the tour operates on QLD time..Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Catch A Crab
- [Return] at Catch a Crab & Oyster Farm at 11/17 Birds Bay Drive, West Tweed Heads in New South Wales, Australia, Lunch packages are served at The Oyster Shed at 12pm. When the boat returns back to the wharf.
- Day {num}
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
Additional information
- Free parking slots are available at the Seagulls carpark in Gollan Drive at Tweed Heads (over 100 car spaces Prohibitions & Limitations
- The activity is unable to accommodate for allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs What to bring
- Change of clothes
- Caps or hats What to wear
- Casual clothes such as shorts, t-shirts, slippers, sandals, or sneakers
- A jacket during cooler weather
Packages: 210-Minute Experience with Seafood Plate Lunch and 210-Minute Experience with Fish & Chip Lunch
- [Departure] meet up at 11-17 Birds Bay Dr. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:30, 14:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Please note the tour operates on QLD time..Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Catch A Crab
- [Return] at Catch a Crab & Oyster Farm at 11/17 Birds Bay Drive, West Tweed Heads in New South Wales, Australia, You can choose to return at the following times: 13:00, 17:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Lunch packages are served at The Oyster Shed at 12:00. When the boat returns back to the wharf
- Day {num}
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
Additional information
- Free parking slots are available at the Seagulls carpark in Gollan Drive at Tweed Heads (over 100 car spaces Prohibitions & Limitations
- The activity is unable to accommodate for allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs What to bring
- Change of clothes
- Caps or hats What to wear
- Casual clothes such as shorts, t-shirts, slippers, sandals, or sneakers
- A jacket during cooler weather
Meet at location
How to get there
- By car: (from Gold Coast Highway) Follow the Gold Coast Highway down the coast past the Gold Coast airport (this will take you approximately 30 minutes). Go past the airport and stay on the Pacific Highway. Take the Kennedy Drive exit, turn right into Kennedy Drive. Continue and turn right into Scenic Drive. You will see a small shopping center. Directly opposite the Bakery is Birds Bay Drive on your left, and this is your site. Turn into the drive and follow it down until you come to car parking area and building. This is where the boats are moored