What To Do
Houseboat Charter Cruising Waters
The waterways surrounding Fraser Island and The Great Sandy Strait
are spectacular for Australian house boating holidays. There are many many miles
of clean, calm and peaceful  waterways perfect to explore with your luxury house boat from Luxury Afloat in Tin Can Bay, Queensland. From our marina at Tin Can Bay
(in Snapper Creek) to the Kingfisher Resort on Fraser Island, it
is approximately 80 Klms as the crow flies, however, when you add
on all the creeks and anchorages you cover over 200 Kms of sheltered
smooth waterway. And remember, there are no spectacular buildings
or water traffic to annoy those wanting a relaxing boat house holiday
with peace and quiet, just a wonderful relaxed feeling getting back
to nature. Contact us today to book your houseboat charter vacation
and explore the natural attractions of Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach,
Fraser Island and the Great Sandy Strait. For more information on
the Kingfisher Bay Resort and tours on Fraser Island holidays please
visit this link www.kingfisherbay.com and contact our office to book.
Where to Anchor
Before you embark on your houseboating adventure our experienced Shipsmasters will spend time with you teaching you to not only drive your home cruiser, but navigate to the safe anchorages for each nights stop. We also have a water taxi to drop off gear needed and advise on the best spots for that particular time. Popular anchorages from Tin Can Bay along the Great Sandy Strait for fishing, crabbing and swimming are: Teebar Creek, Kauri Creek, Pelican Bay, Snout Point, Garry's Anchor-age, Figtree Creek, Ungowa, Kingfisher Bay and River Heads. However there are many opportunities to stop and fish or swim along the way. Take advantage of being the captain of your boat house and anchor when you feel the need to jump in the calm waters between Fraser Island and Tin Can Bay. Camping is permitted on Fraser Island, however a permit is needed prior to travel there, and a 4WD is recommended to explore the whole of Fraser Island.
Reef Fishing and Crabbing from Tin Can Bay
& Rainbow Beach
During or after your houseboat charter holiday,  join
one of the local fishing adventure tours leaving from Tin Can Bay,
Hervey Bay and Rainbow Beach. Many tours leave from the Cooloola
Coast, including Reef Fishing charters, fishing for Snapper, Red
Emporer and Sweetlip on the reefs off Fraser Island, Or Helicopter
rides over the Great Sandy Strait dropping you off for a unforgettable
Fraser Island 4WD tour, visiting the freshwater creeks and lakes,
shipwrecks and coloured sands. See this link for more information
www.fraserislandco.com.au
. There is much fun to be had on the Cooloola Coast. Fish off your
very own houseboat accommodation or take a fishing tour and let
someone else navigate, either way the Great Sandy Strait and waters
off Fraser Island are teeming with fish for you to catch! Contact our office to book.
Deep Sea Fishing
The East Coast of Australia is blessed by the variety of fishing
adventures possible. Known for it’s relaxing onshore beach,
rock , pier and jetty fishing, it is now becoming more known for
Deep Sea fishing charters and Game Fishing adventures. And the Game
fishing prices are much more reasonable than that in the high profile
game fishing destinations in Australia and Overseas. The continental
shelf has a variety of reef fish normally associated with the northern
waters of the Great Barrier Reef, such as Red Emporer, Sweet Lip
and Snapper. Book now for an exciting Deep Sea Fishing, Reef Fishing
or Game Fishing adventure & tour of Hervey Bay, Rainbow Beach,
Tin Can Bay and Fraser Island. For more information on Deep Sea
Fishing or other tourist attractions in the Rainbow Beach area,
please visit this link www.rainbow-beach.org
Whale Watching in Hervey Bay / Fraser Island
Join the amazing whale watching experience
with a whale watch tour from Hervey
Bay or try and view the huge Humpback whales playing as they pass
Fraser Island. Either way this is the greatest place to be to experience
Humpback whales on their winter migration north. Seeing the whales
breach or tossing their young in the air is an experience not to
be missed. In the calm waters of Platypus Bay you can hear the whales
singing and will be amazed at how close the more inquisitive ones
come to the boats. See the humpback whales blow water, slap their
tales, wave their pectoral fins and simply show off for all spectators
to see. All of the 1/2 day, morning, afternoon or fullday tours
have knowledgeable commentary and adhere to a strict code so as
never to put these amazing animals in danger. For more information
on Hervey Bay Whale Watch tours, please visit this link www.herveybaywhalewatch.com.au. Contact our office to book.
Walking Trails
The abundance of walking trails in the Cooloola coast is staggering. From the government built world class trails through the sand based rainforest on Fraser Island, such as 'The Fraser Island Great Walk', to the walks along the foreshores of Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach, taking in the coloured sands and crystal clear ocean, the views are breathtaking!
Great Drives
The South Burnett, Cooloola and Fraser Coast regions have numerous beautiful drives through rolling hills to Seaside villages, allow yourself plenty of time to explore this amazing area at your own pace. You can 4WD on Fraser Island or along the sands at Rainbow beach, and camp at Inskip point. Or take a steady drive through the mango, lychee, citrus and dairy area of Goomboorian up to the lavendar, olive, and pumpkin growing region of Goomeri and Kilkivan, visiting the antique shops and craft stores along the way. From Kingaroy take the wine trail and try the cellar door wines at the quaint little wineries in Coolabunia, Goodger, Nanango, Crawford, Wondai and Murgon. Make sure to try the local specialties along the way, with local cheeses, smoked smallgoods and traditional dishes to tantilise your tastebuds.
Our region offers many tourist attractions such as dolphin feeding, boat and land accommodation as well as your Luxury Afloat house boat holiday rental, unique cuisines to try in or take with you and amazing drives through a vast difference of landscapes. We fill Antique Collectors cravings, nature lovers exploration tour wants and adventure lovers sea, land and air experiences. The Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Hervey Bay and Great Sandy Strait have an adventure waiting for everyone. When you contact us to book your home cruiser holiday, search our website for other adventures to be had on your stay. For more information on the Tin Can Bay area, please visit this link www.tincanbaytourism.org.au
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