SANDSTONE POINT BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Five aboard an aluminium skiff: Sandstone Point’s easy, full-day fishing escape
Four- or eight-hour hires from Bribie Beach Shack put up to five people aboard a shaded aluminium 9.8 HP boat with a safety brief and hassle-free launch from local ramps.
Five aboard an aluminium skiff: Sandstone Point’s easy, full-day fishing escape.
From the shore at Sandstone Point you step into a compact aluminium skiff fitted with a shade canopy and safety kit, then head for nearby fishing grounds after a short safety and local-fishing brief — a straightforward way to spend half or a full day on the water with friends.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hassle-free launch and brief
On the day of hire you arrive at Bribie Beach Shack at your booked time; staff provide a safety and local-fishing brief and then launch the boat for you from one of the nearby ramps.
A compact, shaded aluminium skiff
The vessel is an aluminium boat with a shaded canopy and the necessary safety equipment on board, designed for short local trips and easy handling.
Access to nearby local fishing spots
After the briefing the hire gives you straightforward access to local fishing spots around Sandstone Point, with basic equipment available for hire or purchase at the Shack.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
You meet at the Bribie Beach Shack, run through a short safety and fishing brief, then slide off the ramp into coastal waters aboard a small, nimble aluminium boat — shaded overhead, stocked with lifejackets and essential safety gear — and spend four or eight hours fishing, cruising, and tending tackle with a crew of up to five.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hires run in four- or eight-hour blocks; rates are listed at booking and include the time for the hire agreement, area brief and boat brief.
Bring a current Australian driver’s licence and a credit card (or a $250 bond in cash or on a debit card). Operators recommend bringing a sharp knife and a bucket for bait; bait, tackle and additional gear are available to hire or purchase at Bribie Beach Shack. One full tank of fuel is included with the hire.
Arrive at Bribie Beach Shack at your booked time; staff will run the paperwork and brief before launching the boat from local ramps and will handle the return at the beach area near the ramp.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a boat licence to hire this boat?
No — a boat licence is not required for this hire.
How many people can come on the boat?
The hire is for up to five people, subject to the vessel’s 375 kg maximum carrying capacity which must include passengers and all equipment.
What age restrictions apply?
The designated skipper must be at least 18 years of age; children under 12 months are not recommended to travel, and all children under 12 years must wear the lifejacket provided.
Can I bring pets or smoke on board?
No — pets are not allowed (the area is in a marine park), and all boats are strict no-smoking and no-vaping vessels.
What paperwork and payments do I need to bring?
Bring a current Australian driver’s licence and a credit card; alternatively a $250 bond in cash or on a debit card may be required.
Are there restrictions on fishing gear?
Yes — crab pots and cast nets are not permitted on this type of boat.
What happens if the boat is overweight on the day?
If the vessel is overweight beyond the advertised weight limit it will not be allowed to depart, the hire will be cancelled and all monies forfeited.