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Leven River Picnic Cruise
Highlights
- Load your esky with your favourite snacks and drinks for a personalised picnic experience on the Leven River.
- Spot unique wildlife like Platypus and Azure Kingfisher while cruising through the serene river surrounds.
- Disembark at historic Leven Park to savour your meal amidst stunning natural beauty and birdlife.
- Enjoy a family-friendly outing with convenient facilities like carparks and public toilets available on-site.
Approx. three hours. BYO food and BYO Drinks. Load up your own esky or picnic basket with what you would like to eat and drink come aboard and enjoy the Leven River and its surrounds, birdlife, try to spot the Platypus, Sea Eagles, and the Azure King Fisher, disembark at historic Leven Park for a break to enjoy your food and drinks
If you would like your picnic catered please ask for an extra $30
Itinerary highlights
Leven River Picnic Cruise
Small family business operating on the beautiful tidal Leven River with changing features
Guaranteed window seating
Relaxing history commentary while viewing beautiful sanctuary scenery
May spot the white bellied sea eagles and the endemic Azure Kingfisher
Upstream disembark Jus’ Leven vessel enjoy forest stroll
Enjoy your picnic on the bank of the river under shelter. On your return enjoy some stories of the past and the magnificent scenery
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Operation information
Leven River Cruises
Discover the stunning beauty of Tasmania’s Leven River with Leven River Cruises. Our family-owned business in Ulverstone offers unforgettable river cruises that combine bush-walking, wildlife viewing, and relaxation in the Northwest Tasmania region.
Immerse yourself in the natural habitat of local wildlife as you cruise. We offer forest walk and delightful picnic lunch on riverbanks.
Conveniently located just 15 minutes from the Spirit of Tasmania Devonport and a scenic one and a half hour drive from Launceston, our cruises are for everyone.
Step aboard our vessel, Jus’ Leven, with seating up to 16 adults. Choose from a variety of cruise options, including shorter trips and longer wilderness experiences upstream of the Leven River in Ulverstone. We include a guided tour of a 15-acre fauna and flora sanctuary surrounded by majestic black-wood trees and ferns.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or a unique gift, our cruises are perfect for any function. Enjoy guaranteed window seating and complimentary bottled water on our cruises.
Operating year-round, our cruises are subject to weather conditions. The tidal river adds a touch of natural character, resulting in different departure times. Book online or contact Kim for more details. Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity.
Embark on our unforgettable cruises, where nature, adventure, and relaxation blend seamlessly together. Book now and experience Tasmania like never before.
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Rainbow Tasmania Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Tour Guiding Association
Memberships
- Boating Industry Association
- Council of Australian Tour Operators
- Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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