easy
4–8 hours
Basic physical fitness is sufficient; activity mainly involves steering and light fishing activity.
Set sail on Moreton Bay with Bribie Beach Shack’s five-person fishing boat hire. Enjoy comfortable amenities and expert fishing tips for a memorable day on Queensland’s waters.
4 or 8 hour hire • RMDL Licence required! • Ages 1+ • 450kg maximum weight
Experience the thrill of boating with up to five friends on a fully equipped vessel from Bribie Beach Shack. Enjoy padded seats, a shade canopy, and safety gear as you explore the waters. With a simple launch process and access to local fishing tips, this adventure promises unforgettable memories on the water.
Up to 5 person. Tiller steer, padded seats, full shade canopy, flooring, rod holders, safety equipment ('V' sheet, fire extinguisher, life jackets, etc), oars and anchor.
The maximum carrying capacity is 450kg (which needs to cover all passengers & equipment including weight of eskies, ice and other personal belongings).
On the day of your hire, simply come to the Bribie Beach Shack at your booked time. After a safety and local fishing brief, the boat will be launched for you from one of the many boat ramps. At the end of your hire period, simply return the boat to the beach area near the boat ramp at the Bribie Beach Shack where we will take care of it from there.
To make your booking with us you will need to bring with you on the day:
Bribie Beach Shack is a fully alcohol licensed bar, bait and tackle shop, cafe, take away and recreational boat hire business combined. You are welcome to bring your own gear, however, anything you may need will be available for hire or purchase prior to departure. Please bring a sharp knife with you to take on the boat. This may be required to cut the anchor rope in the case of it getting stuck. Please also bring a bucket for your bait.
In the event of being overweight on the day and outside of the vessel's advertised weight limit, the vessel will not be allowed to depart, the hire will be cancelled and all monies forfeited.
Ensure total passenger and gear weight stays under 450kg to comply with safety regulations and avoid hire cancellation.
A sharp knife is recommended to handle any anchor or rope issues while out on the water.
The skipper must remain sober with 0.0 alcohol in their system as required by maritime safety laws.
All children under 12 years must wear life jackets provided by Bribie Beach Shack for safety during your boat hire.
Sandstone Point is part of the traditional lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people and has a rich maritime heritage tied to Moreton Bay's fishing communities.
Moreton Bay is a marine park with strict protections in place to preserve seagrass beds and the diverse aquatic species that depend on them.
Protects skin during long exposure under the sun on open water.
summer specific
Provides necessary shade to keep sun off your face and neck.
summer specific
Useful protection against sudden showers on the bay during cooler months.
fall|winter specific
Keeps your phone safe from splashes and unexpected water exposure.