Ecotours, Nature Tours and Cruises in the Byron Bay, Tweed Valley, Gold Coast region of New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. |
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Eco Tours and Nature Tours |
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Ecotour and nature tour operators may be accredited under NEAP (The National Ecotourism Accreditation Program), or follow the general Code of Practice for Ecotourism Operators or be licensed with local authorities and National Parks and Wildlife Services. Guides should have substantial local knowledge, with perhaps even a small library of relevant books and local information available, or engage tour guides versed in and respectful of local cultures and environments. (i.e. geologists, biologists, ornitholigists, scientists, indigineous elders, local historians etc.) Find out about the World Heritage of the region. When visiting our natural and scenic attractions please observe the Guidelines for Ecotourists. |
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Available XMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, EASTER AND OTHER LONG WEEKENDS only. Join us for on our magical wildlife canoeing adventure on Clarrie Hall dam or a trail ride through the bush on horseback and marvel at the diversity of flora and fauna, held on long weekends and during Xmas school holidays only. From AUD $25-$80 per person. |
Midginbil | (02) 6679 7033 | |
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The original and most experienced 4WD tour operator to the World Heritage listed National Parks of the Gold Coast hinterland. Visit Lamington, Mt Tamborine and Springbrook Plateau. See rainforests, waterfalls, wineries, arts and crafts, antiques and more. Our tours are fun, hightly personalised and great value. From AUD $94.00 per person |
Nerang | (07) 5514 6874 | |
Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre A NSW NPWS Historic Site, the Centre has a fine museum, and a shop offering aboriginal art, crafts and souvenirs. A mangrove boardwalk and walking track winds through the site, to an amphi-theatre. Free use of picnic facilities with electric barbecues and free admission to the shop. Indigenous officers offer guided interpretive tours to visitors through the museum and site, its relics, flora and fauna, making it an ideal school outing or special interest group visit. $15 per adult, $7.50 concession includes tour guide for museum and site. |
Tweed Heads South | (07) 5524 2109 | |
| Name | Locality | Telephone |
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| Cape Byron Kayaks | Byron Bay | (02) 6680 9555 |
| GoSea Kayak | Byron Bay | (02) 6685 8880 |
| Byron Bay Gliding (CASA approved operator) | Tyagarah via Byron Bay | (02) 6684 7572 |
| Byron Bay Ballooning (CASA approved operator) | Tyagarah via Byron Bay | 1300 889 660 |
| Byron Gliding Club (CASA Cert.# 536061) | Tyagarah via Byron Bay | (02) 6684 7627 |
| Coolangatta Walking Tours | Coolangatta | (07) 5590 7299 |
| Northern Rivers Kayak Adventures | Evans Head | (02) 6682 6229 |
| Trailseeker Tours | Broadbeach | (07) 5527 5467 |
| Bush 'n' Beyond Safaris | Byron Bay | 1800 446 888 |
| Foodscape Tours | Byron Bay | 1300 502 100 |
| Local Knowledge Tours | Byron Bay | 0488 778 860 |
| Mountain Bike Tours (NSW) | Byron Bay | 0429 122 504 |
| Evans River Cruises and Kayaks | Evans Head | (02) 6682 4393 |
| Fingal Charters | Fingal | (07) 5524 1868 |
| Tweed Ocean Adventures - Snorkeling, freediving, whale watching | Fingal Head | 0406 624 528 |
| Midginbil Hill Farmstay | Midginbil | (02) 6679 7033 |
| Mountain Trek Adventures | Nerang | (07) 5514 6874 |
| Geo Nature Walks |
Palm Beach | (07) 5607 0752 |
| Araucaria Ecotours | Rathdowney | (07) 5544 1283 |
| Tweed Endeavour Cruises | Tweed Heads | (07) 5536 8800 |
| Big Trevs Watersports - Hire equipment, Sailing & stand up paddle lessons, learn to surf | Tweed Heads South | 0404 606 508 |
| Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Tweed Heads South | (07) 5524 2109 |
| Spirit of the Bay Cruises | Tweed Heads South | (07) 5527 6400 |
| Vibrant Imaging: Photographic workshops and fieldtrips |
Uki | (02) 6679 5141 |
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