A BBQ boat day on Wallis Lake is genuinely one of those experiences that works for everyone — kids, grandparents, big groups of friends. Here is how to make yours as good as it can be.
Choose your boat early. Our most popular BBQ boats — the Blue XL Luxury BBQ Party Boat (15 guests) and the Yellow Luxury BBQ Party Boat (12 guests) — book out quickly in summer, over Easter and school holidays. If you have a specific date in mind, book as early as you can.
Plan your food. We supply the Weber BBQ, gas, tongs and a spatula — you bring the food. We do not supply plates or cutlery, so pack your own or bring wraps and rolls that do not need them. A typical BBQ boat day works perfectly with pre-marinated meats, sausages, wraps, salads and a cheese board. Keep it simple and easy to manage on a boat.
Eskys, ice, drinks and bait. No esky? We have eskys available if you do not have your own. We also sell ice, drinks and bait on site — so you can stock up at the boatshed before you head out.
Arrival. Allow 15 to 30 minutes before your start time for your safety briefing. Our team will walk you through the controls, safety equipment and the best spots to head to on the lake.
Best spots to pull up. We give every group a detailed map of the lake at briefing. Popular spots include Blue Lagoon, Leon Island, Posers Point and Cockatoo Island. Ask us on the day for the best pick — we will point you somewhere out of the wind and suited to what you want to do, whether that is swim, fish, relax or all of the above.
Swimming. We recommend swimming off the beaches and islands rather than off the boat, especially during peak times — currents and boat traffic make swimming from a moored boat less safe when the lake is busy. Our team will point you to the best swimming spots at briefing.
Dolphins and fishing. Wallis Lake has a resident population of bottlenose dolphins and sightings are common. If dolphins turn up near your boat, give up on fishing — they are better at it than you and will scare away every fish within 100 metres. Just enjoy the show instead.
Sunscreen — protect your skin. The lake sun is strong, so sun protection is a must. Just make sure you read the ingredients before slapping it on your skin of course — whatever you choose, check the label first.
Don't forget. Hats, a Bluetooth speaker playlist, food and drinks, a towel, appropriate footwear (thongs work well on deck), and a good attitude.
Ready to book?
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