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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...more

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11-17 Birds Bay Dr | Birds Bay Oyster Farm, Tweed Heads, New South Wales 2485, Australia

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Michelle W

Tweed Heads, Australia

96

Reviewed 1 week ago

Watch the school groups

Review of: Gold Coast Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch

Great concept for international tourists, pleasant short time on the river - great for young international school groups.....but if you are a school group you will not eat any crabs for lunch - only the adult groups get to eat the grabs for lunch.More

Date of experience: December 2018

Hi Michelle W, Thanks for the review. We strive to showcase some of the classic Aussie lifestyle activities on our cruise, like yabby-pumping, fishing & crabbing and just generally having a good time on the water. We receive many different types of groups on the...More

Lauriegoldcoast

21

Reviewed December 11, 2018 via mobile

Awesome Experience!

Had such a great afternoon! The staff were so friendly, the food was so good and the excursion was awesome! Would definitely recommend!!!More

Date of experience: December 2018

Dearest Lauriegoldcoast, We can only hope that all of our clients are as fun and enjoyable to host as you both were. I am really happy that we could tick all the boxes for you two ladies!! Please make sure you come and say hi,...More

Wonderwin

Singapore, Singapore

125

Reviewed November 9, 2018 via mobile

Over rated by some

I can understand the fun after experience it as a family but I guess some rating was too easy on this one. That crab lunch we paid was a little disappointing and that kills adult experience. My kids don’t really have much fun going through...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Dear Wonderwin, I am sorry to hear that your experience at Catch a Crab was not as you expected. As other reviews reflect, we pride ourselves with customer satisfaction in all areas inclusive of food quality, generous portions and all aspects of the tour. We...More

croash

Port Macquarie, Australia

1811

Reviewed October 25, 2018 via mobile

Too hurried

Review of: Gold Coast Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch

Some interesting activities for overseas tourists but all a bit hurried the facilities were good and plenty of informative commentary

Hi Croash, Thanks for giving us your feedback. We love giving international visitors a taste of the unique lifestyle activities available in the beautiful Tweed region. We'll work on not being as hurried next time!

Ravi D

Wellington

1

Reviewed October 7, 2018

A great afternoon

You really can't beat the hospitality of a family-run business (20+ years). The team were really great to deal with, and it is well worth the trip, especially for children. There is quite a lot packed into 2 hours, but it is perfect as you...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Dear Ravi, Thankyou for choosing Catch a Crab as part of your holiday, and for giving us the chance to show you and your son "the real Australia". We are proud when our product hits the brief perfectly, and strive towards all of our guests...More

Jaystranan

Brisbane, Australia

2629

Reviewed September 24, 2018 via mobile

Fab afternoon

Such a great afternoon, pelican feeding, caught some yabbies, caught some crab and had a we tour of the inlet. Helpful and knowledgeable staff and a fun day out. Fantastic kids party idea as it’s an afternoon on the water, with plenty to keep them...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Dear Jay, The team at Catch a Crab sincerely thankyou for your kind words, and are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us so much! Please don't hesitate to contact us if your ever in the area again, so that we may...More

Jaystranan

Brisbane, Australia

2629

Reviewed September 24, 2018 via mobile

Fab afternoon

Review of: Gold Coast Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch

Great afternoon with the kids. We were lucky enough to be invited for a 5th birthday party and the kids had a ball. Caught yabbies, fed pelicans, caught crabs and had a wee tour of the inlet. Highly recommended. Lovely staff too.

Nic

Coolangatta, Australia

32

Reviewed September 23, 2018 via mobile

Catch a crab tour...

We hired the boat out for my sins 5th bday,it was a fantastic day filled with awesome activities!!!the pelican feeding was fun but the kids loved the yabbying and crabbing!!!2hrs of pure laughter,the crew were very accomadating and excellent with the little ones!!!excellent prices for...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Dear Nic, It is very fulfilling to read such positive reviews such as yours, and the team are very grateful for your show of appreciation. We are starting to host many birthday parties as a direct result of the great word of mouth in our...More

stassysista

Tweed Heads, Australia

1

Reviewed September 23, 2018 via mobile

5th Birthday Party

We were invited to a kids birthday party in which we fed pelicans, learnt lots about local marine life and pumped for yabbies and pulled up the crab pots.. Best birthday party we have been too! Such a unique experience that the entire family and...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Dear StassySista! Thankyou for your glowing review of our Catch a Crab tour, we are delighted to hear that the kids enjoyed themselves so much at our attraction. Birthday parties are becoming very popular here as we offer a unique experience for all involved, and...More

ebonyh906

3

Reviewed September 18, 2018 via mobile

Pretty good, but probably over priced.

Over all it was a good day but definitely found it’s over priced for what’s included. Didn’t catch any yabbies, as we only had about 10 minutes to do so. “Trapping of crabs”- the nets are already in the water and you get to pull...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Hi Ebony, Thankyou for taking the time to review our product, I am happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and had the thrill of getting your photo taken holding a big live mudcrab. The yabbie pumping activity is very popular but if at...More

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Melody C

Is I stay at surfers paradise, do you provide pick up arrangements since it departs in morning? What happens during wet weather?

November 20, 2015

Dear Melody, Yes we can assist with return transfer pick up from hotels in surfers paradise. It is $25 per adult. Pick up time is from 7:30am onwards. We still operate in wet weather. Our boat is sheltered and our staff... More

yayawu

Where do I book just the Catch a Crab tour? how long does it last? what are the timing? What is the itinery?

October 26, 2015

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Dear Yayawu, You may head to our website + select tours & bookings. All the packages are listed on the website with the menu options , prices etc. Our tours are 2 hours on the boat + inc lunch 3 hours. Tour activities... More

Pat C

We are a group of 6 seniors from Singapore. Can your tour accommodate all of us together? Is the entire session strenuous? What would be suitable attire when we do Catch A Crab in end Nov 2015?Can we have an idea of charges? Do we get to keep our catches? Tks

September 30, 2015

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The session is pretty laid back and the boat takes many people. Suitable clothes would be something casual that you can get wet in, as you go to catch yabbies in the water. You get to taste the catch but it's only a small... More

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Travel Forum Posts

hoisumsharemama

Singapore, Singapore

Is this place a MUST attraction? (14 Replies)

Hi all Aussies, I have gone through firebucket list of must places to visit..but it didn't mentioned this place Catch A Crab and Oyster Farm Tour, TweedHeads I do not know this place until I was surfing for some local packages to GC. I saw a few of the package plan included this. If it's a MUST thingy, I'll try to see if I can squeeze this into my schedule, or else I'll just go ahead with firebucket's List of Things to do/visit in GC Thanks!

April 10, 2008|

Response fromkateoz|

I have never heard of this place! I wouldn't say it's a must at all. Having just looked at the website, I'd say skip it, and stick to firebucket's list.

HKG-CarCar

HK

Any bus to these places? (3 Replies)

Dear friends, We are planning to visit these places, but will not rent a car. Is there any public transport (except taxi) can go to these places? 1) Paradise country farm 2) Tweed River Catch a Crab (may be join the tour) 3) Qdeck 4) Surfers Paradise 5) Dreamworld 6) Sea World I knew that there is a GC Tourist Shuttle, but don't know the price...and also got the information of the Airport Transfer. Thanks a lot.

September 05, 2008|

Response fromHKG-CarCar|

Sorry, one more thing I am in trouble.. For the tour of Paradise country farm, how can I check the tour fee and how to book online? Is there any tour in GC to do the farm tour there? Thanks again.

Aurora R

Singapore, Singapore

Itinerary help (3 Replies)

HI, will be in Gold Coast for 6 nights. Hope to squeeze in as much as possible as there seems to be so much to visit/do. This is my proposed itinerary. Day 1 - Arrive in the morning. Afternoon - Harbourtown and SF night market. Day 2 - Movie World Day 3 - Currumbin Day 4 - O Reilly Forest Day 5 - Catch a crab (am) + Super Duck (pm Day 6 - Whale watch + seaworld Day 7 - Depart A few questions: would it be possible to cover seaworld (in half a day) after the whale watch ends? It...More

September 18, 2012|

Response fromdev1236|

Currumbin half a day. Seaworld most if not all day. Personally rate Movieworld lowest of all the theme parks, and probably would be bored in half a day but having paid the entry like most would be reluctant to leave early.

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