The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Tweed Heads, New South Wales

We offer an amazing assortment of outdoor adventures and tours, Eco tours and Eco cruises in Australia’s Green Cauldron. We specialise in providing day tours and overnight tours around the iconic Mount Warning, the World Heritage listed Border Ranges and the picturesque Tweed Valley. Our clients can choose from guided kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, hiking, 4WD and mountain biking tours. We offer a diverse collection of tailored small group experiences from 4 to 10 people per tour. Our fantastic range of outdoor adventures and tours, will take you to extraordinary places to discover fabulous scenery, which many visitors to the region never get to experience.

Join us on a Tweed River Fishing Charter. Your courtesy pick up from your Northern Rivers accommodation will take you to the most pristine local waterways where the bass are fat and healthy. Your bass fishing guide will accompany you throughout the day, sharing all the local secrets on catching Australian bass. We provide; • Guided full day trips customized to your needs. • Dam and/or River Fishing available. • Highly experienced and qualified guide. • Highest quality tackle. • Choose between lure and/or fly fishing. Casting tuition provided if needed. • Delicious lunch provided, catering for special dietary requests. • Courtesy pick up and drop off from Northern Rivers and southern Gold Coast accommodation (available upon request).

Fully Charted or Self Drive Party Pontoon cruise on the Tweed River - Experience the magic of the Tweed River waterways with your own licenced skipper - The Gypsy can accommodate upto 11 persons with 360 degree views of the beautiful Tweed River. Hens / Buks days - Birthday Parties - Corporate Functions - or just a day on the water with Family and friends. All Charted cruises include a free nibble platter - Full toilet facilities and full BBQ facilities available. Swimming - Fishing - Sightseeing - Crystal clean water - Meet the local Dolphin family that pop by to say hello. Packages to suite your individual requirements and budget. Call for a chat to customize your day on the water.

What could be better than spending time deep sea fishing? Nothing!! Downunder Charters offers you a chance to get out into the ocean and test your skill against the fish. We cater for all levels of experience from beginner to experienced and children over 5 are welcome too. We provide everything you need to catch fish, quality rods and reels, bait and lures. We have 28 years worth of GPS marks so we know where the fish are likely to be. Our vessel "Downunder" is a wide body Shark Cat, 9.85m long and 4.8m wide, meaning she is extremely stable in the water giving a safe and secure ride. With a solid roof over the entire rear deck and seats all round there is plenty of room to fish in comfort. She is currently registered in 2C survey and capable of carrying 12 passengers and 3 crew. She carries a full complement of safety equipment including a 16 man SOLAS liferaft and her crew are all fully qualified with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Our charters run for either 6 or 8 hours and you get to keep any fish you catch (subject to State bag/ size and species restrictions). We provide bottled water free and have a good selection of snacks (including gluten free)and softdrinks to purchase on the boat. We would love to see you soon! Come and fish Downunder!

Bike Hire Hybrid, Cruiser & Kids Bike $20 up to 4 hours, $30 up to 24 hours or $100 for the week. Helmet and a lock included. Kids trailer and baby seat also available. We also offer road bike hire

An Experience of a lifetime: Enjoyed by all ages, the multi-award-winning "Catch-a-Crab" tour offers a truly unforgettable experience. From the moment you step aboard, you'll take part in an exciting range of fun activities. You'll see some of the natural wonders of this spectacular region up close and catch a glimpse of the unique Australian lifestyle. Enjoy activities of pelican feeding, trapping for crabs, fishing, yabbie pumping (tide permitting) learn how we farm our oysters and enjoy freshly opened oysters in the riverside oyster farm cafe. Try Freshly cooked mudcrab or spanner crab combined with local oysters or one our mixed seafood platters for a delicious seafood experience.

Gold Coast Whale Watching Tours with Coolangatta Whale Watch, June to November, 6 days, 100% guaranteed whales or receive a full refund or another ticket, 100% success in seeing whales since 2006. Well maintained 60 ft purpose built whale watching catamaran, cruises limited to 50 passengers to ensure uninterrupted viewing from 3 separate viewing platforms. 3hr Tour, commentary morning tea served and loads of fun.

TWEED Eco Cruises is privileged to have its roots deeply embedded in a region the rest of our nation refers to as Australia's holiday playground. TEC, a second-generation family-owned and operated concern, is fully staffed by proud long-term Tweed and southern Gold Coast residents who are committed to promoting the region known as The Green Cauldron. Spruiking the NSW Northern Rivers' many assets is as easy as it is natural... An area with a surf-laden coastline, nestled between international tourism drawcards Byron Bay and the Gold Coast and boasting 10 national parks on its western perimeter. Ecological delights are at every turn in a sub-tropical region laced with rainforests and loaded with fertile lands from its 23 million-year volcanic history... And all under the imposing gaze of Wollumbin (Mt Warning), the first place in Australia to welcome the morning sun! TEC proudly operates on the resource-rich Tweed River, a 78 km waterway with a highly-valued and respected influence.

Jet Ski, SUP / Stand-Up Paddleboard and Kayak Hire on the beautiful Tweed River. Jet Ski Self Drive Hire for PXC License holders, Jet Ski Rides for non License holders. Sightsee or go on a fishing safari with our driver. At our location you enter the water from a sandy beach into a safe calm area of the Tweed River. Advanced paddlers can venture out into the main river and explore.

Big Trev has operated the aquatic adventure playground for over twenty years. Big Trev and the qualified staff at Watersports Tweed, have taught and coached many families from all over the globe in aquatic sports including Stand Up Paddle (SUP), Paddle Boating, Kayaking, Sailing, Vu-boarding, Yoga SUP, Multi-Fit and Paddle-Fit over the decades. Watersports Tweed has the following equipment for Hire today: Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP) Paddle Boats - 2 & 4 seaters Kayaks Sailing Cats Vu Boards Birthday Parties are our specialty, School, Corporate, Sporting, Church, Social Groups are all welcome! Open All Day, Everyday! Aquatic Life - Dolphins and Turtles visit the harbour daily. We also have the ever popular, world famous Wild Fish Feeding sessions ever day here at Australia's Number 1 Natural Aquatic Playground. Family Fun - Watersports Tweed is a Family Fun orientated attraction in a safe and sheltered harbour. We supply life jackets and sunscreen for all children and adults. Jack Evans Boat Harbour has BBQs, fresh water showers, toilets, shady trees and free carparking. Ideal for your next family reunion or birthday party. The 2 and 4 seater Paddleboats are always a family favourite! Bring the Family Down to Jack Evans Boat Harbour Today and Live the Adventure!