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Navigate Townsville’s waterways with the 3.75m Stessco Tinnie from Townsville Boat Hire — a smooth ride for up to four adventurers. Perfect for full or multi-day trips without the need for a boat license.
Navigate Townsville’s waterways with the 3.75m Stessco Tinnie from Townsville Boat Hire — a smooth ride for up to four adventurers. Perfect for full or multi-day trips without the need for a boat license.
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Operated by Townsville Boat Hire · Jensen, Queensland
Townsville, Queensland, is a gateway to some of the most accessible and scenic waterways in northern Australia. Here, Townsville Boat Hire offers a practical, no-fuss way to experience the region’s calm creeks and bays — perfect for anglers, families, or friends craving a day on quiet waters. At the heart of their fleet is the 3.75m Stessco Tinnie: an aluminum hull equipped with a 5hp 4-stroke Tohatsu motor, a canopy to provide shade, and all essential safety gear. This compact but capable vessel holds up to four passengers, making it ideal for intimate excursions without requiring a boat license.
Setting out from Jensen, just north of Townsville, this boat rental lets you navigate smooth waters like Ross Creek, the Bohle River’s Stoney Creek, and other nearby protected areas. These creeks, lined with mangroves and eucalypts, shelter diverse birdlife and the occasional curious marine visitor. Townsville Boat Hire’s attention to safety and simplicity—offering daylight-only use and an optional launch-and-retrieve service—makes this an accessible entry point for those new to boating or visiting the region.
What sets Townsville Boat Hire apart is its local knowledge and flexible booking options. Whether you’re on a full-day adventure or stretched out over multiple days, the lightweight tinnie offers a quiet and responsive ride. The area’s subtropical climate and protected waterways ensure calm conditions, letting you focus on fishing, photography, or simply the rhythmic paddle of the outboard motor.
For any adventurer drawn to northern Queensland’s unique blend of river, estuary, and coastal environments, Townsville Boat Hire provides a direct route to discovery. The company’s friendly approach equips you with everything needed for a safe and satisfying excursion, from safety gear to tips on ideal launch ramps. It’s a straightforward way to redefine your outdoor experience on water, steeped in authenticity and the natural charm of Townsville’s waterways.
easy.
Full day or multi-day.
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic stamina recommended for boating activities.
No boat license is required, but the skipper must be over 18 years old.
The boat comes equipped with all mandatory safety gear including life jackets and a canopy for sun protection.
Yes, but Townsville Boat Hire offers optional launch and retrieve services at several local ramps for an additional fee.
The boat is registered for smooth waters only, such as creeks and protected bays around Townsville.
The 3.75m Stessco Tinnie can safely carry up to four passengers.
Rentals can be booked for a full day or multiple consecutive days to suit your schedule.
Townsville’s waterways were historically important to the local Wulgurukaba people, serving as fishing sites and travel routes.
Efforts in the Townsville area focus on protecting sensitive mangrove ecosystems and maintaining water quality amid growing recreational use.
Townsville Boat Hire is a boat rental operator based in Jensen, Queensland, offering small recreational boats for full-day and multi-day hire. The business provides three hire options: a 4.55m Polycraft (60hp Yamaha) configured for four people with GPS and depth sounder and an available launch and retrieve service; a 4.1m Polycraft equipped with safety gear, GPS and a canopy for up to four people; and a 3.75m Stessco tinnie with safety gear and a canopy suitable for up to four people. Each vessel is supplied with mandatory safety equipment and clear capacity limits so renters know what to expect. Bookings are designed for flexible trips along Townsville coastal waters, creeks and inland waterways starting from Jensen. Renters can select full-day or multi-day periods depending on the chosen boat. The inclusion of navigation aids such as GPS and a depth sounder on specific boats supports safe route planning and fishing or sightseeing activities. Canopies and simple shelter are available on two vessels for sun protection. The listing highlights practical features and straightforward booking options without making claims about third-party certifications. Townsville Boat Hire’s public listing on The Adventure Collective provides a central place to view trip details and make reservations. Prospective renters should review the specific equipment list for the selected boat and confirm any launch and retrieve arrangements at booking time. Clear, itemised equipment lists are provided for each boat so renters can confirm lifejackets, communication devices and optional extras before they arrive at the launch point.
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