Cane toads
Cane toad, Rhinella marina.Cane toads are an invasive species that pose a serious threat to native wildlife and ecosystems across Australia. Originally introduced to control agricultural pests, they have since spread rapidly, outcompeting native species and poisoning predators that attempt to eat them.
Understanding their impact and how to manage their spread is crucial for protecting biodiversity. For detailed information, resources and current management strategies, please visit the NSW Department of Primary Industries website.
Tweed Community Cane Toad Challenge 2026
We’re challenging residents to remove the most cane toads from their area in February and March and win the title of Toad Busting Champion!
How does it work?
- Get together with friends and family or work alone and get outside and collect cane toads from your local environment.
- Log your data online to enter and go in the draw for some exciting prizes! Log your data here: Cane Toad Database
- The team or individual that catches the most cane toads wins!
Event details
Tweed Online Toad Busting – Challenge #2
Friday 27 February to midnight Saturday 7 March 2026
Log your online and go into the draw for some exciting prizes! Log your data here: Cane Toad Database
Join the Facebook event to follow the leaderboard: Facebook event
Free: No cost to enter
Important information:
- All the cane toads collected can be delivered to local Tweed Shire cane toad drop-off points. See locations on the Watergum website.
- Visit the Watergum website to learn about:
- cane toad vs native frog identification
- toad busting and tadpole trapping
- humane euthanasia of toads
- how to log your catches.
This event is being delivered by Watergum, a not-for-profit community environment group, under contract to Tweed Shire Council. If you have questions about the Tweed Cane Toad Challenge, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or call 07 2103 5796.
Cane Toad Control Webinar
New to cane toad control and keen to learn more? Watch this free webinar – your complete guide to cane toad control in the Tweed.