Under New Management
As previous guests of the houseboats for years, we are passionate about these amazing waterways.
Exploring the pristine western coast of K’Gari (Fraser Island) with dolphins, dugongs, fishing & crabbing, even whales, it truly is a unique holiday experience. With local knowledge of this areas & supporting local businesses, our newly renovated “Tin Can Bay Boat Ramp Bait & Tackle” shop is here for the fishing enthusiast. We have Dinghy hire a great way to explore & no license necessary.
Please contact Russell 24hrs ahead on: 0407 139 043 (Max 4 passengers)
We have undergone renovations on all the Houseboats too. With so many repeat guests, continuing to enjoy themselves. On average most spend 5-7 nights exploring & enjoying the variety of fishing & crabbing, or simply relaxing & watching our amazing sunsets…
We recommend to plan your houseboat holiday 6 months in advance, to avoid disappointment.
Using the houseboat as your “Basecamp”, bring your own tinnie or use our tender to explore the many creeks & tucked away, protected spots. Our skipper with his years of experience through these waterways, has programmed various routes into our iPad navigation assistance system. So follow the line through the deep waterways & where you see the anchor icon on your screen, know you can anchor safely.
We recommend arriving early in the morning 7-11am.
We will assist you to load up your houseboat, with bait & tackle here in our shop, additional eskies & ice available too. Our skipper will take you from the dock showing you how to use the houseboat, then return back in his chase boat, allowing you the freedom to explore this area at your leisure. Finding your own piece of paradise. Then at the end of your houseboat holiday, our skipper will meet you & dock you back here again.
No boat license necessary.
Our reviews & our popularity, show how passionate we are about what we do well.
Getting here
Located on the Cooloola Coast 2.5 hrs drive north of the Queensland state capital Brisbane and just off the southern tip of Fraser Island. The seaside town of Tin Can Bay is a popular holiday destination and launch pad to the aquatic playground of the Great Sandy Straits – a pristine waterway protected by World Heritage listed K’Gari (Fraser Island). Closest airport is Maroochydore ( Sunshine Coast ) which is approx. 1.5 hrs drive.
Latest News
“Under new management”.
Tin Can Bay Boat Ramp Bait & Tackle shop – newly renovated & open.
Dinghy Hire available

Are you in need of a holiday? Our House Boats provide the perfect getaway.






A holiday on a houseboat is a holiday with a difference. It cannot compare to a holiday on land!! Get away from the “city life” and wake up with a different view every morning.
You are the “captain” of your vessel, no boat licence needed and all our boats are easy to manoeuvre .
Complete and utter freedom to enjoy the picturesque sights and sounds of the magnificent Great Sandy Straits and Fraser Island. Contact us today to book your houseboat holiday !!
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