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Skip the big-boat schedule and pilot your own three-person Tinnie through Pumicestone Passage. Perfect for short cruises, beach landings, and quiet angling around Golden Beach.
Skip the big-boat schedule and pilot your own three-person Tinnie through Pumicestone Passage. Perfect for short cruises, beach landings, and quiet angling around Golden Beach.
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Operated by Bill's Boat Hire And Bike Hire · Pelican Waters, Queensland
On the sheltered waters of Pumicestone Passage, just off Golden Beach in Pelican Waters, Queensland, the Tinnie - 3 Seater from Bills Boat Hire puts a compact, capable boat in your hands for a day of low-key exploration. This small three-person Tinnie runs on a lively 6 hp motor and is designed for short cruises, beach landings, and quiet angling in the shallows between the mainland and Bribie Island.
Launch from Bills Boat Hire 1 Esplanade, Golden Beach and cut a clean wake across glassy water as shorebirds wheel above mangrove-lined channels. Key features of the scene include narrow tidal channels, sand flats that expose at low tide, skinny mangrove forests, and vistas toward Bribie Island’s dunes. You may pass sandbars, oyster beds, and the occasional moored yacht while keeping an eye out for dolphins, rays, and pelicans.
The Tinnie’s light draft and stable hull make it ideal for skirting flats and beaching on soft sand for a picnic. Specifications are simple: a three-person hull, 6 hp outboard, and all safety equipment provided by the operator. Bring a picnic, rods, towels, and basic sun protection. No specialized skills are required beyond basic motor handling and common-sense seamanship.
Why this hire stands out for the area is its immediacy: Pumicestone Passage is a calm coastal waterway that rewards small craft with access to quieter corners larger vessels cannot reach. In a few hours you can fish a promising channel edge, slip into a sheltered cove for a swim, or drift with the tide to photograph the low-slung light along the sand flats. The biological mix here—mangroves, seagrass, and tidal flats—supports diverse shorebirds and coastal fish species, making it a rewarding spot for anglers and nature-watchers.
Local context matters: Pelican Waters is a short drive from Caloundra and functions as a gateway to the passage. The operator’s meeting point is Bills Boat Hire 1 Esplanade, Golden Beach; please follow their check-in instructions and tide guidance. Rules about speed limits, channel markers, and protected marine zones apply—observe signage and avoid disturbing wildlife.
For visitors seeking an uncomplicated on-water experience that balances freedom and safety, the Tinnie - 3 Seater is a practical, economical choice. It’s a small craft that opens up a big stretch of coast, perfect for families, anglers, and anyone who prefers direct contact with water over the confines of a larger charter. Bookings run 2–6 hours, giving you flexibility to tailor a half-day or longer outing; the Tinnie hire includes 3 person Tinnie Hire - all Safety Equipment included. Check tide charts before you go, and consider an early morning departure for glassy water and active wildlife. Refund and cancellation policies are set by the operator—confirm details when you book.
This hire is for up to three people in the 3-seater Tinnie.
Check-in is at Bills Boat Hire 1 Esplanade, Golden Beach.
Short recreational hires in small tinnies may not require a license locally, but confirm any licensing rules with the operator before booking.
Yes — the booking notes that the hire includes 3 person Tinnie Hire - all Safety Equipment included.
Bring a picnic, rods, towels, water, sunscreen, and a charged phone in a dry bag.
Typical hire durations are between 2–6 hours; check availability and exact start times when booking.
Bill's Boat Hire And Bike Hire is a watercraft and bike rental operator based in Pelican Waters, Queensland, offering a range of self-drive boats and paddlecraft for exploring Pumicestone Passage and nearby Bribie Island. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company lists single and double kayaks, stand up paddle boards, half-cabin boats, and several BBQ pontoon boats in its fleet. Single kayak hires are available for experienced paddlers; single and double kayak hires and stand up paddle board hires require swimmers only and are not available to non-swimmers. The double kayak accommodates two adults and one child and provides all required safety gear. Stand up paddle board hires typically run two to three hours and are ideal for serene coastal exploration. Family-friendly motor options include a half cabin boat rated for six people (three adults and three toddlers) that does not require a boat license, and multiple pontoon boats with BBQs and seating for groups: a Cruiza 10-seater luxury BBQ pontoon, an 11-seater BarbieQ BBQ pontoon, a Sweetwater 10-seater with sunbed available in two- to six-hour bookings with fuel and safety equipment included, and a 7-seater Tracker BBQ pontoon. Several boats are offered without a boat license requirement, making local exploration accessible for families and groups. Safety equipment is provided across rentals to support responsible outings on the water. Launch points operate from Pelican Waters, providing direct access to Pumicestone Passage and short crossings to Bribie Island. Rentals include clear safety briefings and equipment checks before every departure safely.
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