Electric Picnic Boat Hire For 1 Hour - Brisbane
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September 2026
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Such a great way to spend a sunny winter's day.
Booked a 3 hour cruise for my husband's birthday and took our children - 5 and nearly 3. Everyone loved it. We brought snacks and drinks as well as a speaker and enjoyed a leisurely drive up the river. We brought a card game in case the eldest got bored but there was no time where that was the case. Highly recommend! We got street parking nearby easily and important to note they will validate parking at the Mercedes Centre if you don't find the same. Easy walk to the Breakfast Creek Hotel for lunch afterwards. 👌👌👌
Amazing experience!
So relaxing and fun! 6 of us did the three hour experience. We brought some cheese platters and drinks aboard and cruised down to the Story Bridge. Even though it was about 30 degrees the breeze and shade made the experience pleasurable and a feast for the senses. The price is reasonable and you only pay for the time you use regardless of how many people so you can split the cost between your crew! (Up to 8). 6 people was a good amount . 8 people would fit but there's not much room to move around. But there's not much need to once you're set off on your cruise. The time flew by in the most relaxing way! If you're not sure whether to do it. Do it. It's totally worth it with a small group and brings an experience that's a little different and all about being out amongst the beauty of our surroundings that we take for granted. Thomas was very warm and welcoming and a pleasure to deal with.
What you can expect
Discover the sights of Brisbane at your leisure as you captain your own electric picnic boat along the Brisbane River. These eco-friendly, self-drive picnic boats are the perfect date idea or family day out - with no boat licence required.
Suitable for up to eight passengers, you’ll be stepping up your picnic game with picturesque views along the Brisbane River. These electric picnic boats are fitted with timber picnic tables, cup holders, and canopies for a comfortable and stylish ride.
The only thing left for you to do is gather your crew and bring your snacks and drinks - your furry friend can come too!
Electric picnic boats set sail from the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct in Newstead. Book online today for an extraordinary morning or afternoon on the Brisbane River.
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What you need to know
- $20 surcharge applies on weekends and public holidays
- Private boat hire (price shown is for up to 8 passengers per boat)
- All safety equipment
- Safety briefing and demonstration
- Map of area including local landmarks
- Tour guide
- Food and drinks (BYO available)
- $200 hire bond for security (released at end of booking following correct protocol)
- Souvenir Captain’s Hat and Stubby Coolers available to purchase onsite
- Explore the Brisbane River on your own private boat
- No licence or experience needed, be your own captain!
- Bring your own picnic to enjoy on the water
- See the historic Woolstores buildings
- Keep an eye out for the WWII Submarine Base
- Sail past the Brisbane Power House and New Farm Park
- Boats depart exactly at the scheduled time and return after 1 hour
- Please allow 1 hour for this experience
- Meeting point: Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct 194 Breakfast Creek Road Newstead, QLD 4006
- Please be ready 15 minutes prior to departure
- A security bond of $200 is required. This will be taken as a pre-authorisation from a valid debit card and will be cancelled once the boat is returned without damage. Alternatively, if you choose to use a credit card, the pre-authorisation amount will be $1
- The nominated skipper must be 18 years of age or older
- A form of photo ID must be provided, preferably belonging to the individual who made the booking
- Guests may consume up to two alcoholic beverages per person, but the skipper must maintain a 0.00 BAC
- Fishing is not permitted on our boats
- Guests are not permitted to dock the boat at another location; they must remain on the water for the duration of their booking
- Change your booking up to 72 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 72 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking
- Mobile vouchers are accepted
- For your information, complete tour operator details, including contact information, are provided on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking; however, it is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control
- We strongly recommend reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of booking and before making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Really great experience.
Fun and relatively easy to manage the boat. We had 8 people and it was still comfortable. Very enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours.
Such a lovely time with Go Boat.
Very patient with us running a bit late. And…Big shout out to the legend Danielle, who jumped on board to drive us when none of our crew actually felt comfortable driving the boat.
Highly Recommend!
We were being tourists in our own city, and thought what a great way to see the river. We all own our own boats but this was a completely different, relaxed experience. Great check in procedure with very friendly staff. Good value for money and something different.
