Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise
Overview
Join us for a unique nature based cruising experience on the Tweed Eco Cruises River and Rainforest lunch cruise. This is the ultimate relax into nature cruise experience available in the area.
Join us on a magical 3-hour lunch cruise on the Tweed River, in the Northern Rivers of NSW Australia .
Enjoy locally sourced morning tea and lunch, showcasing the best regional produce.
The captains commentary will entertain and inform you of this beautiful and diverse area we call the Tweed.
Get your camera ready for the flight show of the birds at feeding time as we cruise through Stotts Island the only low lying sub tropical rainforest in the region .
Nature lovers, birdwatchers, foodies, photographers, unique experience seekers this is a cruise not to be missed the only one of its kind in the region.
Please note: Cruise operated on QLD time (AEST / UTC+10).
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Locally sourced tea, coffee, and freshly baked goods
- Lunch Platter of local cheese, smoked and cured meats, homemade quiche, house-marinated antipasto, freshly baked breads, farmers' market salads and fruits, and fresh prawns
- Amazing views and photo opportunity of the beautiful natural landscape of the Tweed River and valley
- Birds of prey viewing
- Tour escort/host
- Captain's 5-star commentary on the Tweed River Region
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase onboard)
- Drinks (available to purchase onboard)
Meeting Location
4 River Terrace
Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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4 River Terrace
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet minimum requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Boarding - please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure for pre- boarding
- TIME - AEST for all our cruise departures. (QLD time)
- Cruises still operate when it's raining, as long as weather & river conditions are safe
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-54170P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Locally sourced tea, coffee, and freshly baked goods.
- Lunch. Platter of local cheese, smoked and cured meats, homemade quiche, house-marinated antipasto, freshly baked breads, farmers' market salads and fruits, and fresh prawns.
- Amazing views and photo opportunity of the beautiful natural landscape of the Tweed River and valley.
- Birds of prey viewing.
- Tour escort/host.
- Captain's 5-star commentary on the Tweed River Region.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase onboard).
- Drinks (available to purchase onboard).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeLocally sourced tea, coffee, and freshly baked goods
- LunchPlatter of local cheese, smoked and cured meats, homemade quiche, house-marinated antipasto, freshly baked breads, farmers' market salads and fruits, and fresh prawns
- Amazing views and photo opportunity of the beautiful natural landscape of the Tweed River and valley
- Birds of prey viewing
- Tour escort/host
- Captain's 5-star commentary on the Tweed River Region
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase onboard)
- Drinks (available to purchase onboard)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet minimum requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Boarding - please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure for pre- boarding
- TIME - AEST for all our cruise departures. (QLD time)
- Cruises still operate when it's raining, as long as weather & river conditions are safe
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
