Bushtucker Cruise: A Unique Lunchtime Experience on Sunshine Coast with Gourmet Dining

Experience a unique lunchtime adventure on the Sunshine Coast with gourmet bush tucker canapes, fresh seafood, and creative cocktails. Step back in time on the heritage vessel ‘Spray of the Coral Coast’ and indulge in delicious dining while preserving cultural and maritime history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 123 Parkyn Parade - Experience a journey through history aboard a 116-year-old vessel, crafted with Huon Pine timbers, as you explore the Mooloolaba canals and head towards the river mouth.
    Savor a delectable degustation-style canapé menu featuring locally sourced native ingredients and wild-caught seafood, complemented by a choice of champagne,…
What's Included
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Lunch
Meal Options
  • FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTER W. EMERALD FINGERLIME & RASPBERRY DRESSING
  • MOOLOOLABA KING PRAWN W. SMOKY DESERT TOMATO SAUCE & AUS. BUSH SPICE
  • GRILLED LOCAL FISH SOFT TACO W. PINEAPPLE & MANGO JAM IN A SOFT TORTILLA
  • BUNYA NUT & WARRAGAL PIE W. WARRAGAL GREENS, RICOTTA & RIVER MINT
  • Grilled Local Squid on Yam w. Wattleseed Mayo & Pepperberry
  • SMOKED…
Additional Information

Experience a one-of-a-kind, leisurely lunchtime on the Sunshine Coast, emphasizing First Nations Culture and Sustainability. The Gourmet Bushtucker Cruise, exclusive to Saltwater Eco Tours, takes you on a journey aboard our Heritage-Listed vessel through the scenic Mooloolaba Waterways. Enjoy an all-inclusive lunch while you listen, learn, and honor Maritime History and Indigenous Culture.

Location
Saltwater Eco Tours
Parkyn Parade
Please allow 30 minutes prior to departure to find a park and our vessel. Enter The Wharf across from Sealife Aquarium, walk past Spero Greek Restaurant and enter the jetty in front of Prawn Star Trawlers. We are docked down the end of that ramp. Board the boat 15 minutes prior departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shelleyf504
Dec 28, 2024
awesome experiance - We loved this cruise. Wonderful cruise, awesome food and friendly staff. We have done the bush tucker cruise twice now, and will definitely do this again.
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Hkr88
Dec 24, 2024
Great Experience! Higly Recommended - “I had an incredible experience on the Saltwater Eco Tours Bushtucker Cruise on December 23rd, 2024, with my friend. The food was delicious, showcasing authentic and fresh flavors, while the bar offered a great selection of drinks to suit everyone’s tastes. The stories and history shared during the cruise were captivating and provided a deep appreciation for the local culture and traditions. The live music added a wonderful vibe, creating the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the scenic views. It was a truly enriching and relaxing experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable day out!”
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D6499uvpato
Nov 17, 2024
A full day of interesting information and experiences - very enjoyable experience, most informative, relaxed, attentive crew. food was interesting and enjoyable. Can't rate too highly. thank you
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Fergie_9
Nov 16, 2024
Worth it for the Bushtucker alone - Nothing but praise for this. Probably the best tasting food on the coast. Nice cruisy tour with indigenous history and music a bonus. Friendly young team.
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Mikej52
Oct 27, 2024
Great experience and great value - An great experience. From the wonderful boat to the background of an indigenous perspective of Mooloolaba, to great indegenous influenced food, and some indigenous music. It couldn't get any better. And yet at such a good price. We loved it.
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Carolynneg2024
Oct 25, 2024
We wanted to taste food done with bush tucker flavors … so impressed with the presentation and experience - Stunning boat , scenery ,tucker and drinks … world class experience … well done to the amazing crew … coming next time we are in Mooloolabar … excellent cultural experience .. highly recommend 👍
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Go34182383292
Oct 21, 2024
Perfect day out - Such a wonderful experience! The boat was a stunningly restored vessel perfect to cruise around the waterways while listening to stories celebrating the Indigenous history of the area & tucking down on some delicious canapes & cocktails made using local native ingredients & enjoying the beautiful music & didgeridoo. Highly recommend!!
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Johnpetd
Oct 19, 2024
Great lunch cruise - Excellent lunch cruise with great food garnished with various Bush Tucker additives. Enjoyed the commentary and stories together with the history of our beautiful wooden vessel. Happy Crew made for a memorable day. Many thanks. Petrinella Duke
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K7847rhsues
Oct 15, 2024
Great cruise. - We loved this cruise. The food was amazing and to be in a vessel with so much history was great. Wonderful staff too. Highly recommend.
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Cruiser549312
Oct 14, 2024
Best birthday treat ! - When I wanted a little treat to kick off my birthday weekend, the Saltwater Bushtucker cruise had real appeal as we've done a few similar day trip cruises on the Sunshine Coast and also in South Australia. Raising my First Nations granddaughter for the past 10 years and with my kids and grandies being Wiradjuri nation, this seemed like a wonderful way to connect with coastal culture as well as enjoy something a little special. The ketch is a historic treasure in itself and we had a perfect day for it as well. The crew - Simon, the captain, also a very fair yidaki (didgeridu) player, along with Nathan, who shared stories and songs from his own Torres Strait nation, and Laurence, the chef extraordinaire, made this a sensational experience. The staff throughout the booking process online and in person on the day were also thoroughly professional and friendly - and the shop which stocks a wide variety of authentic First Nations products is a treasure trove. This was a great choice and I would recommend for anyone - whether visitors to the coast or residents who are looking for a pleasant outing. Thanks Saltwater for an exceptional day out!
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