Pelican Boat Hire
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Noosa River aboard luxury pontoons or budget boats for a memorable day on the water.
- Paddle through serene waters with kayaks and SUPs, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Noosa.
- Enjoy fresh coffee at the riverfront boathouse while soaking in the picturesque views of the iconic Big Pelican.
- Experience award-winning service from a family-owned business, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.
Pelican Boat Hire is Noosa’s iconic boat hire and activity centre located on the spectacular Noosa River.
They’ve been helping locals, and visitors enjoy the Noosa River since 1957 and is home to the famous “Big Pelican”.
Pelican Boat Hire offers a range of luxury pontoons, budget boats, kayaks, SUPS, tours and larger charters plus great coffee all departing from their riverfront boathouse.
Pelican Boat Hire won Gold at the 2021 & 2022 Queensland Tourism Awards and Bronze at the 2021 Australian Tourism Awards. This family owned and operated business has the largest fleet of hire boats and services available on the Noosa River.
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Accreditations
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
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.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
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)
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
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
- Portable ramps.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.