Catch A Crab
Gold Coast
At a glance
Catch A Crab is a Tweed River tour and dining experience based in West Tweed Heads, where the river provides the setting for a hands-on day on the water. The offering combines sightseeing with simple outdoor activities and an introduction to the local river environment. It suits visitors looking for something more active than a standard meal, while still allowing time for seafood dining.
The tour includes crab trapping, fishing and yabby pumping, giving visitors a chance to take part in activities associated with the waterways. It also includes hand-feeding wild pelicans, adding a wildlife element to the experience. The format is practical and educational, with the river forming the focus rather than a formal sightseeing itinerary. The pace and activities make the experience suitable for locals and visitors exploring the Gold Coast region.
A visit to the Oyster Farm is also part of the offering. This connects the river experience with the area’s oyster production and gives the day a clear food and agriculture component. The Oyster Shed provides the dining component, with seasonal crab and oysters prepared fresh. The menu focus is seafood-led, centred on produce connected to the surrounding waterways rather than a broad restaurant menu.
Catch A Crab also offers private charters for groups seeking a more exclusive arrangement. The charter option provides flexibility for visitors who want to organise the river activities as a shared outing, although booking details need to be arranged directly with the venue. The overall character is casual, outdoors-oriented and activity-based, with dining incorporated into the experience rather than treated as a separate restaurant visit.
The venue is located at 11/17 Birds Bay Drive, West Tweed Heads, NSW 2486. Its setting makes it a practical choice for visitors interested in the Tweed River, local seafood and a guided day involving fishing, crabbing, wildlife and oyster farming. Catch A Crab is best suited to visitors who value participation and regional food experiences, including groups considering a private charter and travellers wanting to combine a river outing with a seafood meal.
