Big Volcano^® Visitor Guide

Discover the Tweed with Tweed Escapes! We provide amazing river cruises and road tours to naturally beautiful places in the Tweed and Southern Gold Coast.

Our unique range of bespoke packages, naturally immersive eco-cruises and tours, boutique charters, picnics on water, and local food, farm, and brewery tours by road take you to extraordinary local places.

Discover the fabulous scenery, fantastic local food, and amazing biodiversity of the Tweed Valley with Tweed Escapes. Book your next authentic experience in nature with us today!

Cruises start from $55pp for a 2 hour lunch tour up to $195 pp for a 3 hour "Picnic on Water".

Kayak hire and private boat charters also available.

* As at 24/6/22

The Gold Coast's best kept secret, open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm seven days a week.  Visit a wildlife park with a difference! Nestled in secluded bushland in the heart of Queensland's Gold Coast, come and view animals in surroundings similar to their natural habitat and enjoy daily ranger-guided wildlife shows. Family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children) - $54.90, Adults $21.50, Concession $14.25

A NSW NPWS Historic Site open daily, features a mangrove boardwalk and walking track winding through the site and free use of picnic facilities with electric barbecues.

The Cultural Centre has a museum, and a shop offering aboriginal art, crafts and souvenirs.

Private tours, small groups, school groups and special interest groups of 20+, are welcome.  Indigenous guides are available by arrangment, to provide guided interpretive tours through the museum and site with its relics, flora and fauna. $p.o.a.

The shop and museum open Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm.   Museum entry fee: Kids/Students/Pensioners $5, Adults $10.* The walk is free.

* As at 25/8/21

This tour takes place at Broken Head (follow Broken Head Reserve Road to the end). The meeting place is at the start of the 'Three Sisters Walking Track' which is next to Broken Head Holiday Park.

On this tour, guest are taken on a moderate 1.6 km return walk while learning about significant places and hearing local history and traditional stories. From coastal rainforest to crashing waves and rocky coves, the views on this walk are truly special.

At the end of the tour, we enjoy tasting some delicious bush tucker foods and have a nice cup of bush tea and a biscuit.

We highly recommend that guests wear appropriate shoes and have a water bottle, hat and sun cream. Please be mindful that you will need to pay for parking within Broken Head Nature Reserve and it can be very busy, so please allow some time to find a car park.

Experience the magic of Julian Rocks "Nguthungulli" Nature Reserve - an underwater ecosystem located just off the coast of Byron Bay.

Take it all in during a premier guided snorkel tour with a Marine Biologist as your guide. This rocky outcrop is rated as one of the best dive sites in Australia.

From friendly Wobbegongs to Manta Rays, hundreds of colourful fish species, Leopard Sharks, Grey Nurse Sharks, Dolphins, Sea Turtles and more – Julian Rocks is one of the most awe-inspiring snorkel locations in Australia.

Hop aboard and experience a once-in-a-lifetime snorkel tour with Out Of The Blue Adventures – Byron Bay’s top-rated water-based adventure tour company.

Discover the outstanding Byron Bay Hinterland and be impressed by epic lookouts, pristine waterfalls, and ancient forests.

Be amazed by the glowworm magic at a secret location on this guided tour that includes a tasty vegetarian meal.

Turn your visit into an “out of the box” adventure that will make you feel good from start to end as you explore, but also leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation of our community and environment.

Our Wildlife Safari takes you to three different habitats near Byron Bay. You’ll visit eucalyptus forest, rainforest and grassland to discover the animals that live there.

We guarantee you’ll see a koala or two, a mob of kangaroo, a whole colony of flying fox and many species of bird.

You will travel in our comfy eight-seater 4x4 with an environmental scientist as your guide.

On this tour, guests are taken on an easy walk while learning about significant places and hearing local history and traditional stories.

Highlights include the story of Nguthungalli (Julian Rocks), and information about Walgun (Cape Byron) and the thousand year old midden.

There are also opportunities to learn some Bundjalung language and about bush food, natural medicine, tools, weapons and artefacts. At the end of the tour, guests enjoy tasting some delicious bush tucker foods and have a nice cup of bush tea and a biscuit.

Imagine exploring the Australian rainforest at night, searching for nocturnal wildlife. Instead of wielding a torch you’re incognito, wearing special night vision goggles.

Nights with less moonlight are best for a Night Vision Walk. On a typical night we see five species. Our regular sightings include possum, pademelon, bandicoot, tawny frogmouth, fucsipes, micro bats and frogs.

Set out on a 2.5 hour kayaking adventure in Byron Bay.   See the most Easterly Point of the Australian mainland and the Byron Bay Lighthouse from the sea.

Learn about local history, aboriginal history, the lighthouse and the marine wildlife from your local guide while you paddle in your kayak around the famous Byron Bay marine reserve.

If the opportunity arises, get up close and personal with friendly bottlenose dolphins and discover how inquisitive they can be.

Head to the meeting point and check in for your guided snorkelling tour on the Gold Coast. Then, board a boat and set out along the Tweed River, keeping an eye out for local marine life including sea birds, dolphins, and more while you travel towards the .

Known as Joongarra Narrian by the local Minyungbal people, Cook Island Aquatic Reserve provides a sanctuary for turtles as well as a host of other marine life. The shallow waters are ideal for snorkelling and your marine biologist guide will take you to all the best spots to see these amazing creatures.

Witness a mesmerising natural light show in the Gold Coast hinterland with a guided night tour to the Natural Bridge glow worm cave.

Depart from Gold Coast and enjoy live commentary during your coach transfer. Arrive at Springbrook National Park and follow your guide as you trek through the ancient coastal rain forest. Have the chance to see nocturnal Australian wildlife like owls, bats, and frogs.

Reach the Natural Bridge glow worm cave and be amazed by the illuminating light of millions of tiny worms. Then turn your eyes upward for some stargazing in the pristine night sky.

Spend a morning exploring the World Heritage Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge on this small-group tour from the Gold Coast.

You'll enjoy a guided rainforest walk to the famous Natural Bridge, visit spectacular lookouts and see up to five waterfalls in this picturesque region. Light refreshments are included along with pick up and drop-off from selected locations.