Glide the tranquil Tweed River aboard the Huon Pine ferry Spirit of Wollumbin and soak in sweeping views of Mount Warning’s volcanic landscapes. Tweed Escapes crafts a serene two-hour adventure that reveals the region’s natural and cultural richness.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; no physical exertion required beyond boarding and disembarking.
Wildlife
History
Mount Warning (Wollumbin) is part of an ancient volcanic caldera estimated to be 23 million years old and holds cultural significance for the Bundjalung people.
Conservation
Tweed Escapes prioritizes sustainable tourism practices by supporting local conservation initiatives that protect river health and native wildlife habitats.
Tweed Escapes
Glide the tranquil Tweed River aboard the Huon Pine ferry Spirit of Wollumbin and soak in sweeping views of Mount Warning’s volcanic landscapes. Tweed Escapes crafts a serene two-hour adventure that reveals the region’s natural and cultural richness.
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.
Arrive Early for Boarding
Plan to arrive at 62 Soorley St, Tweed Heads South at least 15 minutes before departure to allow for smooth check-in and boarding.
Bring Binoculars
Enhance wildlife viewing along the river with binoculars to spot birds and river creatures that are otherwise difficult to see from the boat.
Wear Sun Protection
Even on cloudy days, the open deck exposes passengers to UV rays—use sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses for all-day comfort.
Photography Ready
Have your camera charged and ready; the lighting and scenery change rapidly over the two-hour cruise, offering countless photo opportunities.
Sun Hat
Protects from strong sun exposure during open-deck cruising.
summer
Light Jacket
Keeps you warm during cooler river breezes.
fall|winter
Binoculars
Helps to spot distant wildlife and landscape details along the river.
Camera
Capture the unique landscapes and changing light over Mount Warning and the Tweed River.