Luxury Boat Hire Noosa Slide – 16 Person Boat – 4 Hours

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Four hours on your own two-storey luxury pontoon boat for up to 16 people, with a water slide, gas BBQ and pizza oven, from Tewantin near Noosa.

Days

4 hours

Group size

Private boat, up to 16 people

Start / finish

Tewantin / Tewantin

Return

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Transport

Self-drive pontoon boat — boat licence required, or add a skipper

Route

Map of Luxury Boat Hire Noosa Slide – 16 Person Boat – 4 Hours

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Included experiences

Tewantin — 4 hour private pontoon boat hire
Water slide from the top deck
BBQ and pizza oven on board

Luxury Boat Hire Noosa SLIDE - 16 PERSON Boat - 4 HOURS

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NOOSA MARINA, TEWANTIN: BRIEFING AND BOARDING

Your hire starts at Noosa Marina in Tewantin, where the slide boats wait on the left-hand side as you face the marina. Tewantin was the first town on the river, set up in the 1870s to ship timber logged in the hinterland, long before Noosa became a holiday spot. Get there half an hour early so the driver can sign the hire form, then the crew walk you through the boat: steering and dropping the anchor, the safety gear, the barbecue, pizza oven and flush toilet, and a map of the river with the best swimming and fishing spots marked. Up to 16 of you climb aboard, and there are life jackets in a range of sizes.

ON THE NOOSA RIVER: DOWNSTREAM OR NORTH

Then the river is yours, more than 20 km of it including the canals. Head downstream past the jetties and cafés of Noosaville towards the river mouth at Noosa Heads, where the river meets the sea beside Noosa National Park. Or turn north past Makepeace Island, the private island resort Richard Branson has co-owned since 2007, to Lake Cooroibah, the wide, shallow lake the river runs through on its way down from Lake Cootharaba. The whole shire has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2007, so keep an eye out for pelicans in the shallows and ospreys overhead. The boat cruises at an easy, safe speed. The Noosa Everglades, the river's wild upper reaches, sit outside the hire area.

SANDBANK STOP: SLIDE, SWIM AND COOK UP

Pick a sandbank, drop the anchor and let the day happen. Climb to the top deck and go down the slide into the river; it takes kids over five and adults up to 100 kg, so nobody has to sit and watch. In between, swim, fish off the side or set up a game of beach cricket on the sand, where blue soldier crabs march out in their hundreds at low tide. Fire up the gas barbecue or the pizza oven for a feed. Bring your own food, or order pizzas, an esky with ice, fishing gear and stand-up paddleboards ahead of time. With a flush toilet and drinking water on board, nobody needs to head back early.

BACK TO THE MARINA

Leave yourself time for the cruise back up the river to Tewantin. The boat is due at Noosa Marina four hours after you set off, morning or afternoon, tidied and the way you found it, and the crew take it from there. The cafés at the marina are handy for a last drink on dry land.

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Good to know

Boat licence: A boat licence is required to drive the boat yourself, or hire a skipper as an extra.
Please note: Bookings within 48 hours need to be confirmed with the operator first.

What is included

4 hours boat hire for up to 16 people
Water slide
Gas BBQ and pizza oven
Flush toilet, sink and 30 litres of drinking water

Not included

Optional extras: fishing gear, esky and ice, BBQ utensils, pizzas and grazing boxes, paddle boards, a skipper

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

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What immunisations do I need?

For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.

Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

Do I need travel insurance?

Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.

Will I be able to use my mobile whilst on tour?

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How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

What should I pack?

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Private tours and families

Is it possible to travel in a private group?

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Booking the trip

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If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

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Does the tour price include flights?

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Who travels with us

Is it ok to travel alone on one of these tours?

Plenty of travellers book these tours on their own. Solo travellers are very much welcomed and encouraged. During your outback adventure you'll meet new and interesting people and forge relationships that last a lifetime.Solo travellers will usually share a room with a travelling companion of the same sex, but even if you do get your own room you won't be charged extra. On camping tours there are generally enough tents available that you can have your own if you choose to.For more information please contact us directly.

Cost and Fees

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If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

Our tour prices are completely transparent. There are no additional fees involved that are not included in the overall tour price shown. If you wish to do optional activities such as helicopter rides or wildlife safaris, then an extra cost may be needed. However, this will always be made clear at the time of your booking.

What does Paid Locally mean?

Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?

We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

Where do I meet the tour?

For pick-up times and locations, please check the "Start/Finish" section directly under the itinerary, which lists every pick-up point and its time.There is a lot of information there to help you plan your flights and arrival.Please review it carefully, as pick-ups can vary from tour to tour.