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Byron Bay Eco Cruises & Kayaks
Byron Bay Eco Cruises & Kayaks
Byron Bay Eco Cruises & Kayaks
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Boat ToursEco ToursSightseeing ToursKayaking & Canoeing
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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The best Eco River Cruise with a fun informative commentary and small numbers. Enjoy free refreshments and person service as you cruise this beautiful waterway, part of Cape Byron Marine Park. Hall of Fame inductees for Ecotourism at the North Coast Tourism Awards 2019. Winner NSW Tourism Awards 2016 & 2017 for Ecotourism & Bronze in 2018, Finalist Australian Tourism Awards 2016 & 2017. Ecotourism Award Winner of the North Coast Regional Tourism Awards 2013 & 2016 & 2018, runner-up 2014. Highly Commended award in the Ecotourism Australia Awards 2013.
Brunswick Heads, New South Wales, Australia
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BoababWonderings
63 contributions
The morning River Cruise with the boat was one of my highlights in the Byron Shire.
Lorraine was great to help manage my booking, and Simon and the onboard staff had a wealth of knowledge on the river. We enjoyed the information and jokes, and a wonderful morning tea with delicious cakes.
The scenery was beautiful!
Highlights were spotting the local Kingfishers and a juvenile white-bellied sea eagle.
Would go on the cruise again in a heartbeat, a must for when in the shire!
Lorraine was great to help manage my booking, and Simon and the onboard staff had a wealth of knowledge on the river. We enjoyed the information and jokes, and a wonderful morning tea with delicious cakes.
The scenery was beautiful!
Highlights were spotting the local Kingfishers and a juvenile white-bellied sea eagle.
Would go on the cruise again in a heartbeat, a must for when in the shire!
Written 15 November 2022
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Catherine H
2 contributions
The staff and cruise and morning tea were all top notch. We enjoyed the commentary, which was wide ranging and informative.
Written 31 October 2022
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Lorraine123456
We really appreciate your review Catherine. Happy that you enjoyed the cruise and what we offer. Enjoy the rest of your time in Australia.
Kind regards
Lorraine and Simon
Written 1 November 2022
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Shirley H
3 contributions
Jun. 2022
What a delightful way to spend the morning! The commentary was very informative, and the morning tea was great. So many birds were spotted, as we cruised up the beautiful Brunswick River. Would thoroughly recommend this tour, and I'm about to re-book to take my young grand-daughters during the upcoming school holidays.
Written 23 June 2022
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Lorraine123456
Thanks so much for your lovely review Shirley. We are so pleased you enjoyed the cruise and we know your granddaughter will love it too.
Kind regards
Lorraine, Simon & Rob
Written 24 June 2022
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Joanne P
Bowral, Australia779 contributions
Loved this tour. Amazing environment. Lots of Sea Eagles, Brahminy Kites, White Faced Herons, Sting Rays and more. Beautiful rain forests. Our skipper and tour guide were knowledgeable and informative and kept us interested for the whole time. Lovely coffee and seriously good cake and brownies. Thank you for a great morning. A huge plus - on a hot humid day there was a lovely cooling breeze.
Written 1 February 2022
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Lorraine123456
Wow! Thanks for the great review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the cruise and will pass on your lovely comments to our team.
Kind regards
Lorraine
Written 3 February 2022
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Carolyn C
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Nov. 2021
Had a great morning cruising the river on the Rainforest Eco- Cruise. we have a relaxing time cruising the river looking at the birds and fauna and relaxing in the sun.
Written 9 November 2021
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Lorraine123456
We really appreciate your review and are happy that you enjoyed the cruise. Thanks so much.
Kind regards
Lorraine and the team
Written 10 November 2021
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Sandy G
3 contributions
A relaxing morning cruising up the river with lovely staff who were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed this cruise
Written 28 July 2021
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Lorraine123456
We appreciate your review and are so pleased that you enjoyed what we offer. We are proud of our team and it's great that you mentioned them. We will pass on your comments.
Kind regards
Lorraine
Written 1 August 2021
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kerrycohen
Alstonville3 contributions
May 2021
The cruise was just magical, the commentary was informative but not intrusive and the food and drinks that were served were of a very high standard - it was generally excellent value for money. In fact, we enjoyed it so much we've booked the cruise for our granddaughter's 18th birthday party in November.
Written 16 May 2021
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DiChin
Sydney10 contributions
Dec. 2020 • Couples
The staff were fabulous and they had great knowledge of everything. Fun relaxing morning and the refreshments were lovely.
Written 4 December 2020
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Lorraine123456
Great to hear you enjoyed our little cruise. Thanks so much for your lovely review.
Kind regards
Lorraine
Written 5 December 2020
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AlastairCookieNYC
NYC222 contributions
Nov. 2020
This is a lovely local experience. The sunset boat cruise up the Brunswick River starts at 5pm and ends at 7pm, you go up river to Mullumbimby. The boat is called M.V Jasmine, it is a cute little ferry type boat, slow and quiet, it cruises up the Brunswick river departing from the marina, and along the way you see electric blue kingfishers, local eagles, stingray, lots of fish, patches of Gondwana rainforest. The captain is a local who has been here for over 30 years and has a degree in environmental science, so he shares both his enthusiasm for and knowledge of the natural surroundings.
They serve drinks and snacks, the snacks are surprisingly healthy (grape vine leaves / dolmades, hummus, rice cakes, crudite carrot and celery, nuts, olive bread, and of course potato chips, various cheeses). It is a very pleasant, relaxed way to see the river and learn about the local nature.
We enjoyed this tour so much, we went in October for my husband's birthday, then returned a few weeks later with our 4yo, knowing she would also enjoy it. It was lovely both times. I would happily take out of town friends and family on this boat cruise again.
Everyone involved in the business is professional, courteous, competent. The guided quality of the tour is done perfectly - not extraneous talking, everything you hear is interesting, and there's plenty of breathing space between the talking to just enjoy the scenery. It's a well thought out and well executed experience and a special local Brunswick Heads experience.
They serve drinks and snacks, the snacks are surprisingly healthy (grape vine leaves / dolmades, hummus, rice cakes, crudite carrot and celery, nuts, olive bread, and of course potato chips, various cheeses). It is a very pleasant, relaxed way to see the river and learn about the local nature.
We enjoyed this tour so much, we went in October for my husband's birthday, then returned a few weeks later with our 4yo, knowing she would also enjoy it. It was lovely both times. I would happily take out of town friends and family on this boat cruise again.
Everyone involved in the business is professional, courteous, competent. The guided quality of the tour is done perfectly - not extraneous talking, everything you hear is interesting, and there's plenty of breathing space between the talking to just enjoy the scenery. It's a well thought out and well executed experience and a special local Brunswick Heads experience.
Written 14 November 2020
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Lorraine123456
Wow! What an amazing review! Thanks so much, we really appreciate your kind words and repeat business.
Kind regards
Lorraine & Simon
Written 15 November 2020
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Tala S
117 contributions
We just had a great late afternoon cruising down the river on this tour and learnt a lot. The tapas were good and we loved the local gin and ginger beer mix! Highly recommend this tour.
Written 3 October 2020
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Lorraine123456
It's nice to hear that you enjoyed the cruise Tala and the local Brookie's Gin Cocktail and Tapas platters. Thanks for taking the time to write a review for us.
Kind regards
Lorraine & Simon
Written 4 October 2020
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