Description
Tin Can Bay is a fishing and boating paradise located on the Cooloola Coast 2 1/2 hours drive north of the Queensland state capital Brisbane and just off the southern tip of World Heritage listed Fraser Island.
Tin Can Bay is an ideal central location for exploring the Fraser and Sunshine Coasts. Whale watching just over an hour away at Hervey Bay. Historic Maryborough with its street markets on a Thursday. Sit by the wharf and enjoy a cuppa overlooking the Mary River. Close to Tin Can Bay is Gympie which is also located on the Mary River.
Things to See and Do in Tin Can Bay
Environmental Walkway - A wonderful opportunity for bird watching, as the foreshores of Tin Can Bay can be explored via the environmental walkway. This allows visitors to observe the inhabitants of the foreshores in comfort and without disturbing their natural habitat.
Marina - Rent a yacht and sail around Tin Can Bay and the Sandy Straits, with yachts available at Tin Can Bay Marina. Bookings are recommended.
House boating - A holiday with a difference. For those who would like something flatter than a winged keel, a houseboat is a great way to motor around Tin Can Bay.
Fishing - A great experience either from the shoreline or offshore. For those looking venture out onto the Inlet, “tinnies” are available for hire from businesses throughout the area.
