GoBoat Canberra
ProHighlights
- Electric picnic boats you steer yourself, for up to eight, with no boat licence needed and a crew demo before you leave the jetty.
- Cruise Lake Burley Griffin past the National Carillon, the High Court and views of Parliament House, out to Springbank Island.
- Bring a picnic and up to two drinks each, or pre-order food and add packs with an esky, speaker or blankets.
About GoBoat Canberra
GoBoat Canberra hires electric picnic boats you steer yourself from the jetties at Kingston Harbour, on the south side of Trevillian Quay. Each boat seats up to eight people around a central picnic table, and nobody needs a boat licence or any earlier time on the water. Before departure the crew run through the route, the rules of the lake and a driving demonstration, then the group takes the helm at an easy three to four knots. A one-hour hire reaches the Captain Cook Memorial Jet, while two or three hours allow a full loop past the National Carillon, the High Court and Parliament House views, out towards Springbank and Spinnaker islands. Longer hires can pull in at Springbank Island, which has toilets and BBQs. The operator takes group bookings for birthdays, baby showers, team-building days, client events and corporate Christmas parties, and groups of 20 or more can be spread across several boats. Guests can bring their own food and up to two standard drinks each, with the skipper staying sober, and food can also be pre-ordered a day ahead. Dogs are welcome aboard and do not count towards the eight-person limit.
Inclusions & amenities
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Pricing
A pre-authorisation of up to $200 is held on a card at check-in and released when the boat comes back safely.
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What's Included
Frequently asked questions
How many people fit on each boat?
Each boat carries a maximum of eight people, children and babies included, as a legal limit. Larger groups book several boats, and groups of 20 or more can contact the team if the times they need are not showing.
Do we need a boat licence?
No licence or boating experience is needed. On arrival the crew explain the route and the lake's rules, then show how to steer and dock before your group sets off.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes. Bring a picnic, and each guest may bring up to two standard drinks while the nominated skipper stays sober throughout. Food can also be pre-ordered with 24 hours' notice, and drinks are sold at the kiosk.
What happens if the weather turns?
Bookings can be moved for any reason up to 24 hours before departure without a penalty. If conditions are unsafe at sailing time you will be offered a new time, and optional cancellation cover allows changes up to four hours out.
Where do we check in and park?
Check in at the GoBoat office in front of jetties 2 and 3 at Kingston Marina, at least 15 minutes before your start. There is street parking nearby and a large car park at the Canberra Glassworks and Old Bus Depot.
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Love Cats
2 weeks ago
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Experience at GoBoat Canberra! We absolutely loved our experience with GoBoat Canberra! From the moment we arrived, the lovely lady who greeted us was absolutely beautiful, friendly, welcoming, and very…
Alex Ashurst
4 weeks ago
We had a voucher to come here and picked the most beautiful Spring day to use it! The kids loved it and it was so easy to ride and enjoy the views with some snacks. While we were here, we noticed a duckling that got lost…
Johnathan
a month ago
I was visiting from the UK and my friends took me here for a picnic on the lake. Great location, nearby to free parking, the staff and owner were incredibly lovely, friendly and helpful. The electric boats are clean, qui…
Janine Culgan
a month ago
A beautiful day for sailing. Glamour boat we rented had pillows and blankets which made it very comfortable cruise. The staff were an absolute pleasure. Very helpful in getting on and off the boat. We had our two small…
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