For fun on the water- try our fleet of quality, clean, comfortable & safe boats.
We aim to provide our customers with a fun and memorable experience on the river and hopefully catch a few fish too. There are over twenty boats - 6-8 seater tinnies, runabouts, half cabins, cruisers for 7-10 and luxury BBQ boats (with toilets) for 8-12 people. Also available are paddle craft : 1-3 person canoes, kayaks, paddleskis and aquabikes.
Experience, explore and enjoy the magnificent Maroochy River and its many tributaries. Get a group together or go out on your own for a fish, barbeque or paddle. At Swan Boat Hire, you have the freedom and independence to easily drive your own boat to wherever your heart desires. The picturesque Maroochy River is one of the Sunshine Coast's premier recreation areas - offering many beautiful spots for relaxing in your own patch of nature. Spend the day dropping a line at a top fishing spot, go sight-seeing, bird-watching or just observe the ecosystem at your own pace! Stop for a barbeque in a Pontoon Boat, pack a picnic to have at one of the parks along the way or call in for a pub lunch at the Waterfront Hotel.Swan Bites (take-away next door) can also provide you with drinks, snacks, and a delicious lunch of hot food, scrumptious gourmet burgers,sandwiches or seafood to go!
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6 Seater

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6 maximum
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Fishing tinny with a flat deck with side seating for 6.
· Powered by a 10 hp outboard motor
· Steering by rear tiller arm
· Full canopy, rod-holders and safety equipment all onboard
CAN ACCESS THE UPPER AND LOWER REACHES
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8 Seater

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8 maximum
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Large fishing tinny with flat deck with side booth seating for 8.
· Powered by a 10 hp outboard motor with side console steering
· High sides, long canopy, rod-holders and safety equipment onboard
CAN ACCESS THE UPPER AND LOWER REACHES
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Runabout

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4 maximum
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Small half-cabin style boat for up to 4 people - ideal for cruising and fishing with front steering wheel.
· Equipped with a key-start 10 hp outboard(some with power trim and tilt), high sides, rod-holders and comfortable padded bucket seats
· Half canopy and wind screen for protection
· High sides and flat deck making it safe for small children
CAN ACCESS THE UPPER AND LOWER REACHES ON HIGH TIDE ONLY
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Half Cabin

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5 maximum
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Large half-cabin style boat for up to 6 people ideal for cruising and fishing.
· Equipped with a key-start 10 hp 4-stroke outboard (some with power trim and tilt)
· Easy to stand and fish with a flat deck
· Comes with comfortable bucket seats, front steering wheel, half canopy with wind screen plus extra seating under the cabin
CAN ACCESS THE UPPER AND LOWER REACHES ON HIGH TIDE ONLY
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Deluxe
Half Cabin

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6 maximum
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Do you want more space for your family or group? Try our new half cabin with electric start,power trim and tilt and an extra tall canopy/cabin for the taller anger!
· This comfy, half-cabin style boat for up to 6 people is ideal for cruising and fishing.
· There's a flat deck, bucket seats,quiet key-start 10hp 4-stroke outboard to power you.
· Child-safe with high sides, half canopy and windscreen plus rod-holders at the rear for the anglers and safety equipment.
CAN ACCESS THE UPPER REACHES AND LOWER REACHES ON HIGH TIDE ONLY
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Deluxe Polycraft

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6 maximum
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Deluxe fishing boat for up to 6 people - made from super lightweight poly plastic!
· A quiet key-start 4-stroke 10 hp outboard with centre console, power trim and tilt for travelling in shallower waters.
· Excellent for approaching fishing grounds in stealth and sturdy for casting with a flat deck.
· Other features include storage compartment, swivel seat, high sides, canopy and rod holders.
CAN ACCESS THE UPPER REACHES AND LOWER REACHES
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Small
Cruiser

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7 maximum
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A very stable deluxe twin-hull pontoon with flat deck, half canopy and fully enclosed high sides - excellent for a young family.
· A quiet key-start 4-stroke 10hp outboard with power trim and tilt for traveling to shallower fishing areas
· Comfortable padded seating for 7 and small table makes it possible to enjoy a meal during your trip
· The half canopy is ideal for anglers who want to cast intensely at the front of the craft.
· No toilet onboard, though this boat can park in areas with facilities nearby
CAN ACCESS THE UPPER REACHES AND LOWER REACHES
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Large Cruiser

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10 maximum
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Deluxe large twin-hull pontoon boat with large flat deck and full (whole boat) canopy for up to 10 people.
· A quiet key-start 4-stroke 25hp outboard with power trim and tilt for traveling to shallower fishing areas
· Comfortable padded seating for 10 and small table makes it possible to enjoy a meal during your trip
· The full canopy is ideal for people who want full sun protection
· No toilet onboard, though this boat can park in areas with facilities nearby
CAN ACCESS THE UPPER REACHES AND LOWER REACHES
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BBQ Cruiser

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7 maximum
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The only boat with a BBQ allowed downstream with comfortable lounge-style seating!
· A quiet key-start 4-stroke 20hp outboard with power trim and tilt for traveling to shallower fishing areas
· A custom-built stainless steel barbeque and small table makes it possible to enjoy a meal during your trip
· The half canopy is ideal for anglers who want to cast intensely at the front of the craft. • No toilet onboard, though this boat can park in areas with facilities nearby
CAN ACCESS THE UPPER REACHES AND LOWER REACHES
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Small BBQ
Pontoon

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8 maximum
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BBQ Pontoon with seating for up to 8 people; ideal for small families or fishing groups.
· Quiet keystart 4-stroke 10hp outboard with electric tilt
· Fitted with 2 burner gas BBQ + single burner
· Equipped with sink, table, padded seats, side console steering and all safety equipment
· No toilet onboard, though this boat can park in areas with facilities nearby
· Child-safe craft with high sides and fully-enclosed
CAN ONLY ACCESS THE MIDDLE AND UPPER REACHES (West of Chambers Island Bridge) due to motor drawing deeper water.
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Medium BBQ
Pontoon

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10 maximum
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Medium BBQ Pontoon with seating for up to 10 people; ideal for large families, two smaller groups or fishing groups.
· Quiet keystart 4-stroke 20hp outboard with electric tilt
· Fitted with a large 4 burner BBQ
· Equipped with sink, table, padded seats, side console steering and all safety equipment
· Toilet onboard for long hires
· Child-safe craft with high sides and fully-enclosed
CAN ONLY ACCESS THE MIDDLE AND UPPER REACHES (West of Chambers Island Bridge) due to motor drawing deeper water.
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Large BBQ
Pontoon

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12 maximum
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Large BBQ Pontoon with seating for up to 12 people; ideal for extra large families or fishing groups.
· Quiet keystart 4-stroke 20hp outboard with electric tilt
· Fitted with a large 4 burner gas BBQ + single burner
· Equipped with a sink, table, padded seats, side console steering and all safety equipment.
· Toilet onboard to allow for long hires
· Large built-in 120L fibreglass esky onboard
· Able to offer wheelchair access with portable ramp
· Child-safe craft with high sides and fully-enclosed
CAN ONLY ACCESS THE MIDDLE AND UPPER REACHES (West of Chambers Island Bridge) due to motor drawing deeper water.
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Deluxe Large
BBQ Pontoon

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12 maximum
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Deluxe BBQ Pontoon with seating for up to 12 people; ideal for extra large families or large fishing groups.
· Quiet keystart 4-stroke 25hp outboard with an electric tilt
· Ample space with an extra large foredeck for fishing, bird watching or sunbaking
· Fitted with large 4 burner gas BBQ + single burner
· Equipped with a sink, table, padded seats, side console steering and all safety equipment.
· Toilet onboard to allow for long hires
· Child-safe craft with high sides and fully-enclosed
CAN ONLY ACCESS THE MIDDLE AND UPPER REACHES (West of Chambers Island Bridge) due to motor drawing deeper water).
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Paddlecraft


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1-3 persons
Aqua-bike
Canoes
Kayaks
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A variety of user-friendly paddle craft for all fitness levels and ages.
· Sit-inside style kayaks with back support
· High sided Canadian canoes for two or three people
· Sit-upon foot powered bike for one or two people
· Ideal for family paddling experiences
· Comes with single or double paddles and lifejackets.
All paddle craft hirers receive training and safe use demonstration.
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