Bills Boat Hire – Caloundra
Highlights
- Savour the stunning Pumicestone Passage while enjoying a BBQ on a comfortable 11-seater pontoon boat.
- Drift effortlessly along the waters of North Bribie Island National Park with no boat licence required.
- Explore hidden gems by kayak, with free lessons ensuring a smooth start to your adventure.
- Relax on the beach, picnic basket in hand, as your boat awaits for an easy hire experience.
Bills Boat and Hike Hire offer a range of BBQ Pontoon Boats and smaller boats. No boat licence required, it is simply hire and drive, all training and support is given to ensure you have a safe time. With a range of double and single kayaks, stand up paddle boards.
Relax and enjoy the waters of the Pumicestone Passage and wonders of North Bribie Island National Park. Access to the isolated northern end of Bribie Island is only via boat or kayak.
All the hard work is done, simply arrive with your picnic basket or snags for the Bbq, your boat with comfortable seating is on the beach and ready for hire.
You will be shown operation of the vessel and special locations to visit. By the time you depart, you will feel confident and ready to explore, it is that easy!
If hiring a kayak or stand up paddle board, a brief lesson is freely given.
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Accreditations
- Boating Industry Association
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Visit Sunshine Coast
Features
Activities
Hire Type/s
11 Seater Bbq Pontoon Boat Hire
Hire and Drive to your own tune on the 11 Seater Bbq Pontoon Boat. No Licence Required, all training and guidance is given so you feel confident and assured behind the wheel of you boat. Maybe a Bbq brekky or lunch on the waterfront with your family and friends is just the magic to top off your day.
9 Seater Bbq Pontoon Boat Hire
Hire and Drive to your own tune on the 9 Seater Bbq Pontoon Boat. No Licence Required, all training and guidance is given so you feel confident and assured behind the wheel of you boat. Maybe a Bbq brekky or lunch on the waterfront with your family and friends is just the magic to top off your day.
All safety equipment and fuel included.
7 Seater Pontoon Boat
A great fishing boat and you can easily move around casting and baiting your line. This vessel has comfortable seating and only half a roof, to make it easy to cast your line. A fantastic vessel for first timers wanting to teach the kids how to fish and having the stability to move around freely on the boat when you are anchored.
Seats 7 people with all safety gear and fuel included.
8 Seater Half Cabin Cruiser
If you are after a “traditional” type of boat, then this little vessel is for you. Seating up to 8 people you can set out and explore all this magnificent waterway has to offer. This boat is especially great for a few adults with the smaller children tucked into the front of the boat – it is a bit like a “cubby house” and gives them security in the smaller space.
4 Person Tinnie Boat
A great little boat to explore the Passage. It is a tiller steer operated boat – so some experience may be required, depending on how fast a learner you are. Seating up to 4 people it is the smallest boat in the fleet.
Double Kayak – holds 2 adults and one small child
Kayak to your own rhythm in the magnificent Pumicestone Passage, explore the varied locations and view the marine life in the clear waters. It is a unique and amazing waterway and when you hire your kayak – the world is your oyster. Visit Bribie Island National Park in under 10 minutes.
Single Kayak
Need to spend some quiet time just exploring the beautiful Pumicestone Passage – taking time out for you. The single kayak is both comfortable and easy to navigate.
Stand Up Paddle Board
Even beginners can try first hand at just how easy it is to Stand Up Paddle Board in the clear, blue waters of the Pumicestone Passage. All safety equipment and advice is given on the day.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating).
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