Native Waterways

About this event

TICKETS SOLD OUT - Join the waitlist Glide gracefully along the mighty Tweed River aboard the Golden Swan, a sensitively restored wooden river cruiser. You will be greeted with a Birds of Isle Bunya Nut rum daiquiri as you board, passing rainforest and river landscapes as you cruise, while paying attention to our First Nation’s food heritage and connection to Country and the deep interconnection between water and women in Bundjalung culture. Proud Bundjalung chef Mindy Woods, global winner of Champions for Change at World’s Best 50 Awards 2025 teams up once again with First Nations ally and acclaimed chef Christine Manfield, to tell a rich food story honouring the waterways of the Tweed Coast, together preparing an exquisite seafood menu that respects and resonates with this vital connection – jubi (mud crab), jullum (mullet), yugari (pipis), mungul (oysters) and mulañ (prawns), foods that have been wild harvested and sustained for many thousands of years. We are partnering with Emmalene organic wines from the Adelaide Hills so get your tastebuds ready for some flavour bombs. A gifted and engaging storyteller, Mindy will share her guung butherun, water stories that represent sacred lifegiving forces that sustain physical health and spiritual connection to Country, along with her deep knowledge, wisdom and commitment to reclaiming Aboriginal culture through food, underpinned with Christine’s infusion of flavour and spice to guarantee an awakening of the senses. We share a final taste before you disembark – a zesty Byroncello on the rocks (think limoncello) made with organic lemons in Byron by founder Louisa McKay, a lasting taste memory. Pick up and drop off at Chinderah Pontoon (opposite Chinderah Tavern). There is ample car parking space beside the tavern. Please be punctual, boat departs at 11.30am sharp. Inclusions • Bunya Nut rum dacquiri • Shared plates lunch menu • Emmalene wines • Bryoncello digestif • Connection to Country sharing knowledge Additional drinks can be purchased at the bar. Dietaries Menu is pescatarian. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options possible, please advise when booking. No other menu alterations, substitutions or dietary modifications possible.