When: Every Saturday & Sunday
Experience the finest tradition of High Tea on Australia’s most beautiful river onboard the iconic Kookaburra River Queens. Built specifically for Brisbane, these custom-made paddle wheelers are famous on the Brisbane River and have welcomed millions of happy guests for over 30 years.
Departing from Brisbane city, once onboard, you will be taken to your allocated table and will be surrounded by the most stunning sights of Brisbane. Stroll the outdoor decks, enjoy a drink on the rooftop and experience Brisbane’s High Tea Cruise.
Sailing every week of the year all our cruises showcase the best of Brisbane, sailing both up and downstream from our city departure point.
Sights include the beautiful Botanic Gardens, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, the Maritime Museum, Brisbane’s Southbank precinct including the Brisbane Wheel, the iconic Story Bridge, the city’s finest modern and heritage architecture, homes of the rich and famous and many more of Brisbane’s spectacular attractions.
Our High Tea cruises are all-inclusive which means you will receive a spectacular 3 tier high tea stand comprised of sweet and savoury hot and cold delicacies including scones with cream and jam, baked New York cheesecake, chocolate fondant, truffled egg & free range chicken sandwiches, roasted beef wrap, crispy pork belly, Angus beef wellington, brie & grilled vegetable salsa verde tartlet and more (we also cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free). And…all your beverages are included.
So join us onboard the Kookaburra River Queens for the Brisbane’s most memorable High Tea Cruise. With onboard entertainment, this will be an afternoon in Brisbane you will cherish forever.
Scenic day cruise on the Brisbane River
3 tier high tea stand with sweet and savoury delicacies
Kids under 12 receive their own kids high tea stand
Live entertainment
All beverages included (blooming tea, tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, selected local and imported beers, Australian wines, sparkling, vodka, scotch whiskey, gin, rum & bourbon).
Saturday
Adults $70
Senior/Students $65
Kids (4 to12) $30
Infants are free of charge and must be included in your booking for correct passenger numbers.
Sunday
Adults $75
Senior/Students $67
Kids (4 to12) $30
Infants are free of charge and must be included in your booking for correct passenger numbers.
*One free infant per adult. ^Applies to National Seniors Card holders & Full time Students only. ID Required.
Fisherman's Platter SML (serves 2 - 6) $130 | LRG (serves 10) $220
Freshly shucked natural oysters, Morten Bay bugs , Fraser Island spanner crabs, King prawns, marinated N.Z mussels, smoked salmon, dipping sauces
Cocktail Tokens $10
Buy cocktail tokens before you board and save
1 token = $10
Cocktails include:
Margarita & Coconut Margarita
Ginger Zinger Bellini
Strawberry Daquiri
Mojito & Passion fruit Ginger Mojito
Kookaburra Espresso Martini
Our Bloody Mary
Pina Colada, Pink Colada
Blueberry Smash
9 inch chocolate mud cake with Happy Birthday message $59
Cakeage $2.50pp (Bring your own cake)
Cake orders must be placed minimum 3 days prior to cruise. Cakes are subject to availability, If you would like to order a cake, within the 3 days prior to your cruise date, please call our office to check availability.
Guaranteed window seat $20 per person
For bookings of 2 or 4 only.
Guarantee a table next to the window. A limited number of window seats are available on each deck. Please note, request for window seats will be taken into consideration; however guests who have purchased the guaranteed window option will have first priority.
Cancellation insurance $5 per person
Cancellation Insurance entitles you to a refund of your ticket price (minus 20% administration fee) if you need to cancel anytime in the lead up to your cruise. Please note Cancellation Insurance must be purchased by every person in your booking (except for free of charge tickets ie infants). For example, if 4 adults were booked, 4 cancellation insurance options must be purchased.
Saturday
Departing 1pm
Returning 3:30pm (may vary slightly subject to tides)
Sunday
Departing 1pm
Returning 3.30pm (may vary slightly subject to tides)
HIGH TEA MENU
Scones and Mixed berry jam, whipped cream
Double-layered chocolate mousse
Baked N.Y cheese cake, passion fruit gel
Dark chocolate fondant
Truffled egg mayo sandwich
Free-range chicken, green olives, garlic aioli sandwich
Roasted beef, spinach, mustard wrap
Marinated mixed olives
Maple pumpkin mousse, parmesan crisp, feta
Crispy pork belly, tamarind glaze, sesame
Angus beef wellington roll, mushroom, spinach
Brie, grilled vegetable, salsa verde tartlet
Prawn gyoza, soy ginger dressing
KIDS PLATTER
Children (aged 4 – 12 years) receive an ever changing platter selection exclusively for kids.
Sample Menu
Chicken slider, cheddar cheese (G)
House-made Angus beef sausage rolls
Crumbed fish fingers
Crispy fries with tomato sauce
Double-layered chocolate mousse (G)
Baked N.Y Cheese cake, passion fruit glaze (G)
Fresh fruit
Mixed berry jelly (G) (L)
(G) - Gluten Free, (L) - Lactose Free, (V) - Vegetarian
DOWNLOAD OUR SAMPLE DIETARY REQUIREMENT MENUS:
(the dietary requirement menus must be pre-ordered at time of reservation. Contact our office to advise of dietary requirements)
Departing from Eagle Street Pier, we head out for the first of many perfect photo opportunities along the Brisbane River.
Enjoy the sights as we leisurely cruise past the beautiful botanic gardens, kangaroo point cliffs, maritime museum, Southbank precinct, the Brisbane wheel and many more of the city's sensational attractions.
A sure scenery highlight would have to be the iconic Story Bridge - a heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge that connects the north and south of Brisbane.
*subject to change, at discretion of Captain