We believe our cruise it second to none but don't just take our word for it, read what many others have had to say about us.

"...We were thrilled by the standard you were able to offer. Your boat was extremely neat and tidy, the service was second to none, and the commentary was simply excellent...."

Kate O'Grady (Coffs Coast Marketing),
Coffs Harbour, NSW

"...We all had a lovely time in your part of our country and your cruise was the highlight...."

Dorothy Flood,
Penshurst, NSW

"...The day was very enjoyable. The trip up the Kalang River was both entertaining and educational. There is a completely different aspect from the river than by travelling by road. Everyone was delighted when we arrived at the picnic spot to find the tables all set up and the barbecue ready to go. Those who were able to wander around the place were fascinated to find plants growing wild that they had only previously seen in gardens...."

Mrs Kay Mitchell (Secretary, Bellinger Valley Orchid Society inc.)
Bellingen, NSW

"...The management Committee of the Bellinger Tourism Centre, would like to thankyou for your support and generosity .... Our volunteers said how enjoyable the cruise was and what an asset to our area...."

Jenni George (Secretary, Bellinger Tourism)
Hungry Head, NSW

"...Everyone enjoyed themselves and especially the commentary on the area in which we travelled. Derek is obviously proud of Urunga (as well he should be) and he was an excellent example of the hospitality we were shown by both the cruise and the visit to the Urunga bowling club afterwards...."

Dawn McCallum (Bowls Organiser, Byron Bay RSL & Services Bowling club)
Byron Bay, NSW

"...Thank you for a most enjoyable day... your assistance with our elderly and physically handicapped members was much appreciated...."

Lorna Michel (Kookaburra RSL Day Care Club)
Kempsey, NSW

"...We would like to sincerely thank you for your hospitality on board the Water Rat .... your informative commentary and enthusiasm contributed to a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon, which was reflected in the comments received from all those on board...."

Julie Phillips (Coffs Coast Visitor Information Centre)
Coffs Harbour, NSW

"...Thank you so much once again for our lovely scenic cruise. We also appreciated the delicious morning tea. Thoroughly enjoyable...."

Gavin (The S.D.A. Church group)
Coffs Harbour, NSW

"...It was a great trip & most enjoyable & such a different perspective from the waterside. A real recommendation to all that travel to your part of the country, you were all so nice and I fell in love with Australia...."

Sherry Francesche
U.S.A

"...I would like to thank you both for a very relaxing time. The members that joined us on our Coffs Harbour bus trip thoroughly enjoyed the morning cruise and the chance to travel on your beautiful rivers....."

Gailene Parnell (Tour Organiser, Kallangur Over 50's Social Club)
Kallangur, Queensland

"...It was a unanimous opinion by all our members, family and friends that your boat trip is unsurpassed, and we will not hesitate to recommend to other organisations and associations your boat cruise, I hope you enjoyed our company as much as we did yours, we shall return....."

Len Williams (National Servicemens Assoc of Australia, Mid North Coast NSW)
Coffs Harbour, NSW

The Kalang and Bellinger Rivers have a total catchment area of 1119 square km with a proportion of that area lying in the world heritage area of Dorrigo National Park.

The Bellinger river rises in New England National Park at point Lookout, 5250ft above sea level.

The river systems were first discovered by surveyor Hodgkinsin in 1841.

In the early days cedar was a major resource for the area with the rivers being used as the main transport system. The first load of cedar was sent down the Bellinger in 1847.

The first Bellinger river pilot Thomas Stewart arrived in1868 and operated a river pilot service till 1933.