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Embark on a two and a half hour cruise and admire the natural beauty of the Tweed Valley. You’ll leave from Tumbulgum, a village in New South Wales, Australia. It is located at the confluence of the Rous and Tweed Rivers. Step aboard the Spirit of Wollumbin, a heritage Huron Pine River ferry which will take you gradually upstream. Soak in the beauty and grandeur of the water system. Shore birds will dot the sky.
Admire the mountain views of Bundjalung Country. Take in the beauty of the dense subtropical rainforest. See Tweed Valley from a new vantage point.
You’ll see Wollumbin Mount Warning Shield Volcano that last erupted over 23 million years ago. As the volcano’s central vent cooled, it shrank, forming a depression at the top that has greatly eroded.
It was named “Mount Warning” by Captain James Cook over 200 years ago on his voyage along Australia’s East Coast. He named it that to alert future travelers of the dangerous offshore reefs. You’ll get great views of Wollumbin Mount Warning from the river and can see the heart of this ancient volcano.
Your ticket will include one Seafood Tasting Plate for each person. This will have Balmain bugs (butterfly fan lobster), king prawns, oysters with a wedge of lemon and a dipping sauce. It also includes one bottled water for each person. You can request a vegetarian or a non-seafood option with a 48 hour advanced notice.
As you cruise the river, you’ll hear stories of the region. You’ll learn about the nature, local history and local food and farm experiences of the area.
Tweed Escapes Experiences in Nature provides these cruises. They are available Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:30 am until 1 pm.
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