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Half- or Full-Day BBQ Pontoon for Up to 10 — Launch from Bribie Beach Shack, Sandstone Point
Custom shallow-draft pontoon hire for up to 10 people with onboard BBQ and full safety gear; ideal for a compact half-day (4 hr) or full-day (8 hr) outing.
Half- or Full-Day BBQ Pontoon for Up to 10 — Launch from Bribie Beach Shack, Sandstone Point.
Experience a memorable day on the water from Bribie Beach Shack aboard a custom 2021-built pontoon for up to 10 people, fitted with a side-mounted Webber-style BBQ, flat floor, porta-loo and the required safety equipment—everything needed for a self-guided half-day or full-day hire.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Custom, shallow-draft pontoon built for groups
A 2021-built pontoon with a Yamaha high-thrust 9.8HP engine, flat floor and a foam-filled unsinkable hull, supplied with a full tank of fuel for the hire period.
Onboard Webber-style BBQ for self-catered meals
The vessel includes a side-mounted gas-style BBQ; if using it you must bring a lighter, utensils, a foil tray or mat and cleaning gear, and tidy the boat on return.
Simple beach check-in and launch from Bribie Beach Shack
Check in at Bribie Beach Shack for a safety and local fishing brief; the crew will bring the boat onto the beach for loading and boarding, with return to the beach area near the boat ramp at the end of hire.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You arrive at Bribie Beach Shack for a brief check-in and safety talk, load gear onto a shallow-draft pontoon, and head out for four or eight hours of relaxed cruising, cooking from the onboard BBQ and using the vessel’s built-in amenities before returning to the beach ramp for pickup.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Half Day (4 hr) and Full Day (8 hr) hires are offered; hire rates are 4 hrs $225 and 8 hrs $350 plus booking fee.
Come to Bribie Beach Shack prior to your booked time for check-in; staff perform the safety and local fishing brief and bring the boat into the beach for loading.
Bring a current Australian driver's licence, a credit card (or a $500 bond in cash/debit), a bin bag, a sharp knife, and a bucket for bait; if using the BBQ bring a lighter, utensils, a foil tray or BBQ mat and cleaning gear.
The vessel carries a maximum of 900 kg (including passengers and gear); the skipper must be 18+ and remain at 0.0 alcohol level. Swimming while wearing lifejackets, jumping from the vessel, pets and smoking/vaping are not permitted.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a boat licence to hire this pontoon?
No boat licence is required.
What are the hire durations and rates?
Hires are offered for 4 hours or 8 hours; rates are 4 hrs $225 and 8 hrs $350 plus a booking fee.
What is the maximum carrying capacity?
The vessel’s maximum carrying capacity is 900 kg and must cover all passengers and equipment; if overweight the vessel will not be allowed to depart and the hire will be cancelled with monies forfeited.
Are there age limits or lifejacket rules for children?
Children under 12 months are not recommended to travel; all children under 12 years of age must wear the lifejacket provided.
Can I swim off the boat or bring pets and inflatables?
Swimming in lifejackets and jumping off vessels is not permitted; no pets, no smoking/vaping, and no inflatable ‘donut’-style apparatus or finned boards are allowed on this vessel.
What do I need to bring to complete the hire booking on the day?
Bring a current Australian driver’s licence and a credit card (or a $500 bond in cash or on a debit card); if using the BBQ bring a lighter, utensils and cleaning gear, plus a bin bag and a sharp knife and bucket for bait.
Is fuel included?
One full tank of fuel is included with the hire.