BBQ Pontoon Boat on Maroochy River with Swan Boat Hire
Difficulty
easy
Duration
up to 7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated activity with light movement.
Overview
Take charge of your day on the Maroochy River with Swan Boat Hire’s 8 Seater BBQ Pontoon Boat. Fish, paddle, and cook fresh meals aboard a pet-friendly vessel designed for comfort and freedom.
8 Seater BBQ Pontoon Boat
Hire for up to 7 hours
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Adventure Photos
About This Adventure
Discover the stunning Maroochy River, a prime destination for fishing, barbecuing, or paddling. Enjoy the freedom of driving your own pet-friendly boat without a license, equipped with amenities like a BBQ and enclosed facilities. Experience nature's beauty while catching bream, flathead, and more in this idyllic setting.
Experience, explore and enjoy the magnificent river and its many tributaries. Get a group together or go out on your own for a fish, barbeque or paddle.
*Peak and Public holiday rates apply - refer to booking calendar.
About
The picturesque Maroochy River is one of the Sunshine Coast's premier recreation areas – offering many beautiful spots for relaxing in your own patch of nature.
Spend the day dropping a line at a top fishing spot. The river is well known as a popular fishing ground with bream, whiting and flathead being the main catch. Tailor, mullet, mangrove jack and black bream (luderick) are also caught in the winter months, and jew are caught in the area around the Cod Hole.
At Swan Boat Hire, you have the freedom and independence to easily drive your own boat to wherever your heart desires!
No boat license required and all boats and kayaks are pet friendly.
Amenities
This vessel comes standard with an enclosed toilet, kitchen sink, 1 X tables, 2 burner BBQ with full hot plate, pizza oven, full roof with clear roll down blinds and is fully enclosed with front gates.
Inclusions
- Fuel
- Gas
- Toilet Paper
- Insurance
Duration
Hire for up to 7 hours
Adventure Tips
No license needed
You can operate the pontoon boat without a boating license, making it accessible for anyone aged 18+.
Bring your fishing gear
Maroochy River supports bream, flathead, and more; be sure to pack tackle suited for estuary species.
Secure your pet
The boat is pet-friendly but ensure your pets stay safe and comfortable on board with shade and water.
Plan for weather changes
With enclosed roll-down blinds and a roof, the boat offers protection, but check local forecasts before heading out.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Australian pelicans
- Mangrove monitor lizards
History
Maroochy River has long been important to the local Indigenous Gubbi Gubbi people, providing food and transportation routes.
Conservation
Swan Boat Hire encourages sustainable boating practices to protect sensitive river habitats and wildlife.
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Adventure Hotspots in Maroochydore
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sunscreen
Protect skin from strong Queensland sun during extended river hours.
summer specific
Fishing tackle
Bring rods and bait suited for estuary species to maximize your catch.
Hat with brim
Shade your face and neck while outdoors on open water.
spring|summer|fall specific
Light rain jacket
Useful during sudden showers common in warmer months.
spring|summer specific