SANDSTONE POINT FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Skiff Days at Sandstone Point: A Four-Person Aluminium Boat for Fishing and Crabbing from Bribie Beach Shack
Hire a fully equipped aluminium boat for up to four people from Bribie Beach Shack—perfect for a focused half- or full-day of fishing and crabbing in the local marine park.
Skiff Days at Sandstone Point: A Four-Person Aluminium Boat for Fishing and Crabbing from Bribie Beach Shack.
At Sandstone Point, Bribie Beach Shack outfits a simple, seaworthy aluminium skiff for up to four people, complete with rod holders, a fixed canopy and the safety kit you need to push off and explore nearby marine park waters; hires include a safety and local fishing brief and the boat is launched for you from a nearby ramp for a hassle-free outing under expert guidance.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Compact, Ready-to-Go Aluminium Skiff
A 9.8 HP aluminium boat configured for up to four people comes with a fixed canopy, removable flat flooring, rod holders, oars, anchor and standard safety equipment—ready to carry angling and crabbing gear on short or full-day hires.
Hassle-Free Launch and Return from Bribie Beach Shack
Your hire begins at the Bribie Beach Shack where staff run a safety and local fishing brief, launch the boat from a nearby ramp and recover it at the end of your hire—so you can focus on fishing rather than rigging.
Short Runs into the Marine Park
The setup is aimed at straightforward angling and crabbing excursions into protected local waters—an accessible platform for short cruises, baiting and dropping pots within the marine park.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You arrive at the Bribie Beach Shack at your booked time, sign the hire agreement and take a concise local-safety and fishing brief. The shore crew launches your aluminium skiff from a nearby ramp; with a full tank of fuel included, you have either a focused four-hour window or an extended eight-hour day to set lines, bait pots and work the marine park before returning the boat to the beach area where staff will take care of recovery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a current Australian driver’s licence and a credit card (or a $250 cash/debit-card bond). You’ll also need a sharp knife for safety (e.g., to cut an anchor rope if required) and a bucket for bait; bait and tackle are available to buy or hire at Bribie Beach Shack.
Hires include one full tank of fuel and the boat is supplied with lifejackets, a fire extinguisher, V-sheet, oars, anchor and basic angling fittings such as rod holders.
Rates are published for four- and eight-hour hires; bring payment for booking fees and any on-site purchases—the hire time includes the agreement process and safety brief.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a boat licence to hire this vessel?
No—this hire is advertised as not requiring a boat licence for operation.
How many people and how much weight can the boat carry?
The boat accommodates up to four people with a maximum carrying capacity of 300 kg that must include all passengers and equipment; if the vessel is overweight it will not be allowed to depart and the hire will be cancelled.
What ages are allowed on the boat?
Hires are available for ages 1 and up—children under 12 months (one year) are not recommended, and all children under 12 years must wear a lifejacket provided.
What is included with the hire?
The boat comes with safety equipment (lifejackets, fire extinguisher, V-sheet), rod holders, a fixed canopy, removable flat flooring, oars, an anchor and one full tank of fuel.
Who can skipper the boat and what are the alcohol rules?
The designated skipper must be at least 18 years old and must remain at a 0.0 blood-alcohol level for the duration of the hire, as they are in charge of passengers.
Can I bring pets or smoke on the boat?
No—pets are not allowed on any of the boats because you are in a marine park, and all boats are strict no-smoking and no-vaping vessels.