Electric Picnic Boat Hire For 3 Hours - Brisbane
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April 2026
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Such an amazing experience. We were tourists in our backyard.
Such an amazing experience. We were tourists in our backyard. The food, The service and the cleanliness of the boat was amazing We went in with zero expectations and came away so happy and actually wanting to do it again. Would highly recommend for anyone for a really chill date day or friend catch up.
What a great experience!
What a great experience! Staff were friendly and informative, the GPS companion app was very helpful, the boat itself was shaded, clean and comfortable. Lovely time on the water 🛥️
What you can expect
Be your own captain aboard Australia’s best private picnic boat experience, allowing you to see Brisbane like never before. Perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends.
These eco-friendly boats cater to up to eight passengers and are fitted with a timber picnic table in the centre console and a canopy to ensure a comfortable and stylish ride. Setting sail from the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct in Newstead, you’ll experience Brisbane from a whole new perspective.
Step up your picnic game and book your electric boat hire online today!
Location
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 3 hours
- Please allow 3 hours 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
Such an amazing experience. We were tourists in our backyard.
Such an amazing experience. We were tourists in our backyard. The food, The service and the cleanliness of the boat was amazing We went in with zero expectations and came away so happy and actually wanting to do it again. Would highly recommend for anyone for a really chill date day or friend catch up.
What a great experience!
What a great experience! Staff were friendly and informative, the GPS companion app was very helpful, the boat itself was shaded, clean and comfortable. Lovely time on the water 🛥️
We loved our Go Boat experience and highly recommend it.
We loved our Go Boat experience and highly recommend it. The staff was friendly and helpful. The only downside was our captain had no jokes to share, but I suppose that’s on me for choosing my company! ,:D