PELICAN WATERS BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Paddle Out to Bribie: A Quiet Stand-Up Escape from Bill’s Boat Hire
A single-adult stand-up paddle board hire from Bill’s Boat Hire that lets you ride the tide south along Bribie Island for a 1–4 hour rental (typical outing 2–3 hours); note operator policy: non-swimmers are not permitted to hire.
Paddle Out to Bribie: A Quiet Stand-Up Escape from Bill’s Boat Hire.
Glide the incoming tide south from Bill’s Boat Hire and you’ll find long, quiet stretches of Bribie Island where solitude and shoreline detail replace crowds. The paddle-board rental is framed as a low-key, self-driven outing that can take between one and four hours, with a common window of two to three hours if you plan to use the tides to bring you back.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tidal Runs to Remote Bribie Beaches
The itinerary is straightforward: take the incoming tide south to reach the island’s more remote shorelines, then—if timed well—use the outgoing tide to return to Bill’s Boat Hire for a tidy loop back to the launch.
A Slow, Solitary Paddle
This hire is designed for moments of quiet on the water; the experience emphasizes calm, solo exploration rather than guided touring.
Flexible Short-Form Rentals
Rates and durations are tiered by the hour, allowing for brief one-hour outings or extended sessions up to four hours, making it easy to match your paddle to tide and time available.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like on the Water
The core of the experience is simple: single-adult stand-up paddle boards leave from Bill’s Boat Hire and edge south with the incoming tide toward quieter sections of Bribie Island. Paddlers who time the tides can enjoy a two- to three-hour outing that combines exploration with an easy return on the outgoing flow.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who it does not.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hourly rates are tiered: one hour $25, two hours $40, three hours $55, four hours $70; many paddles use the incoming tide south and the outgoing tide back, a loop that commonly takes about two to three hours.
Each board is for one adult only and has a 160 kg carrying capacity.
Rentals begin and end at Bill’s Boat Hire in Pelican Waters.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can someone who can't swim hire a board?
No. The operator enforces a 'CAN'T SWIM, NO HIRE' policy and will not hire boards to non-swimmers.
How long should I plan to be out on the water?
Typical outings that use the tide to return take about two to three hours, though rentals are available from one up to four hours.
What are the rental rates?
Rates are: one hour $25, two hours $40, three hours $55, four hours $70.
How many people fit on a board?
Boards are for one adult only.
Is there a weight limit for the board?
Yes. The carrying capacity is 160 kg.
Where do I pick up and return the board?
All hires start and finish at Bill’s Boat Hire in Pelican Waters.