Celebrate your next event aboard the Spirit of Wollumbin with Tweed Escapes. This private charter offers personalized cruises on the scenic Tweed River, perfect for everything from corporate outings to family gatherings.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated or light movement on deck
Wildlife
History
The Tweed River area sits on lands traditionally owned by the Bundjalung people and was later shaped by farming and timber industries.
Conservation
Tweed Escapes promotes eco-friendly boating practices to protect the Tweed River’s delicate aquatic ecosystems.
Tweed Escapes
Celebrate your next event aboard the Spirit of Wollumbin with Tweed Escapes. This private charter offers personalized cruises on the scenic Tweed River, perfect for everything from corporate outings to family gatherings.
Tweed Escapes is a Tweed Heads South-based river cruise and tour operator specialising in small-group experiences on the Tweed River and surrounding coast. The company operates the Spirit of Wollumbin, a traditional Huon Pine ferry, and a fleet of pontoon boats that are available for hire. Tweed Escapes offers a range of curated experiences including the Spirit of Wollumbin Wild Food Experience, Indigenous Yarning Tour, Tweed River Cruise, lunch cruises, craft-beer discovery tours, and private charters.
The Spirit of Wollumbin Wild Food Experience features six courses of local seafood and produce, native Australian ingredients, a scenic 2.5-hour cruise, live music, and Indigenous storytelling. The Tweed River Cruise provides a two-hour sightseeing option that highlights views of Wollumbin Mount Warning and the Tweed Valley. The Indigenous Yarning Tour focuses on cultural storytelling along the Tweed Coast beaches, estuaries, and valley sites. Lunch cruise options listed include a two-course Tweed River Lunch Cruise and a Seafood Selection Lunch Cruise. A half-day Craft Beer Discovery Tour of the Tweed is offered as a 6-hour experience for ages 18+.
Boat hire options include standard pontoon boat hire and Luxury Pontoon Boat Hire with plush padded seating, a flush toilet, a sink with running water, gas BBQ, and a pizza oven. Private charters aboard the Spirit of Wollumbin are available for groups. Tweed Escapes is featured on The Adventure Collective and operates from Tweed Heads South, New South Wales.
Booking details, schedules and accessibility information are available on The Adventure Collective listing and official website.
Location
Tweed Heads South, NSW
Operates from the Tweed River launch point
Vessels
Huon Pine ferry & pontoons
Spirit of Wollumbin plus pontoon boats
Tour Duration
2–6 hours
Short cruises to half-day experiences
Experiences
9 tours
Cruises, cultural tours and boat hire
Check availability for cruises, cultural tours or pontoon hire and secure a date on The Adventure Collective.
Reserve Early for Peak Periods
Private charters can book up quickly during weekends and holidays—plan ahead to secure your preferred date.
BYO Food and Drinks
Bring your own catering and beverages to customize the cruise experience; remember to pack responsibly to avoid litter.
Weather Awareness
The river conditions and wind can vary—check the forecast and dress in layers for comfort.
Arrival Location
Dock at 106 Riverside Drive, Tumbulgum for smooth boarding and ample parking nearby.
Layered Clothing
Helps adjust to changing temperatures on the river, especially mornings and evenings.
Sunscreen
Protects skin during daytime cruises exposed to sun glare off the water.
spring|summer|fall
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout your event without waste.
Insect Repellent
Keeps mosquitoes and midges at bay in warmer months.
spring|summer