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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 123 Parkyn Parade - Step back in time as you board a 116-year-old vessel, traditionally built with Huon Pine timbers and an incredible history. Enjoy a range of chef-prepared canapes infused with Native Ingredients, seasonal and local. 1 local (Indigenous owned Jarrayboy) lager or champagne included. Commentary from the Captain with a focus on First Nations connection to Country and Culture, history of the waterways and sustainability. Licenced bar with local products and unique cocktails.
What's Included
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Lunch
Meal Options
  • Mango and Macadamia Oysters
  • Roasted King prawns with native herbs
  • Smoked barrimundi, lemon myrtle cream
  • Native spiced shiitake mushroom taco
  • Deconstructed Davidson plum cheesecake -
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
shop 29/123 Parkyn Parade
Parkyn Parade
Please check in at our office/shop Saltwater Experiences. Shop 29 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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R6491nysues
Aug 20, 2024
A taste of gourmet bush tucker combined with a leisurely boat trip. Too good to miss. - A really great trip with a brief and interesting introduction. A beautiful heritage listed boat, and really tasty food. The chef explained each dish which was predominantly bush tucker. The crew were lovely and we felt like guests rather than just a number. I highly recommend it. I have booked another trip for a group of friends.
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Barbaram511
Aug 12, 2024
Not to missed cruise - My husband and 2 girlfriends cruised on Friday we all thought it was amazing, the boat was great cruising on the river, but the food and the cocktails were fabulous as were our hosts we have been telling everyone they should do it too.
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573tyroner
Aug 9, 2024
Bushtucker cruise is for me - Bush tucker cruise was excellent, really friendly crew & food was outstanding. Coctails weretops. Even had a couple of songs from Nathan.Would recomend this cruise over any other on offer.Well done guys
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Fay925
Aug 7, 2024
Great unique lunch cruise round Mooloolaba canals. - Once again I booked us for the Curated Plate Bushtucker Cruise with Salwater Eco Tours. Joined them last year for the Curated Plate and this year was as good. Perfect sunny day. We were greeted with a complimentary beer or glass of bubbles on arrival and there was the opportunity to purchase more drinks if you wished. The five courses were delicious and the food was next level with lots of different bushtucker ingredients used. Simon, the captain, provided an interesting and informative commentary and all crew were very obliging. An excellent way to spend a few hours. I know I will return, as I have done many times already. A great place to take visitors from overseas (or interstate) as you cruise round the canals of Mooloolaba.
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Lambliz
Aug 4, 2024
Enjoyed immensely!! - A great experience. Very relaxing, welcoming hosts and lovely canapes. Enjoyed it immensely. Would highly recommend .
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Heatherjx1629al
Jul 30, 2024
Great tour on a beautiful boat - Totally enjoyed the Saltwater Bushtucker Cruise. Beautiful historic boat, generous supply of finger food combining amazing ingredients and wonderful presentation, interesting info and some great songs and music. Highly recommended.
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Suepp1842bi
Jul 25, 2024
Great food! - Such a beautiful boat. Friendly , informative and engaging staff who sang, played drums and didgeridoo. The food was amazing! Wonderful flavours from local produce, yum. So interesting to see the canals and houses.
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Sunshinecoastshelly
Jul 14, 2024
BUSHTUCKER CRUISE WAS OUTSTANDING - Outstanding . Totally impressed with Saltwater Eco Tours and would definately do this again, The food was outstanding and the crew made our time on the water memorable. I truly love a small local business that are genuine and being apart of preserving Indigenous culture and maritime history. Highly recommend and cannot wait to do the SUNSET cruise.
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Dedge69
Jul 13, 2024
Best Mooloolaba cruise - Absolutely hands down best boat tour we've been on. Even the 15 year old loved it. Fantastic service, historic boat, fabulous food and great commentary and sharing of culture. Kia ora!
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G8024hskevins
Jul 2, 2024
Wonderful cruise - Wonderful experience on 29 June '24 on heritage listed, beautifully restored 100+ year old vessel. A complimentary drink on arrival. Canapes served throughout our cruise by lovely Kim, including mouth-watering oysters, prawns, fish and amazing bush tucker. The cocktails were delicious. Interesting commentary on local indigenous history. Captain Simon entertained on the didgeridoo and Nathan from Torres Straits indigenous music. Simply relaxing 2 hour cruise with most friendly crew.
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