Boat Hire

Shady Camp boat hire gives you the opportunity to discover the wetlands and floodplains of the Mary River at your own leisure. Boats are delivered to the waters edge for your convenience. Bookings are essential, so contact us to confirm your booking.

Boat details

  • The bire boat is surveyed for 4 people and include fuel and safety equipment.

  • 4.1 metre Polycraft

  • 40 HP Yamaha outboard

  • 20 ltrs fuel

  • Casting deck

  • Shade canopy (subject to availability)

  • Landing net

  • Storage compartments

  • Stable / comfortable construction

  • Available between 7.30am and 5.30pm

Cost - $285 (1 to 8 hours use)

Tackle Hire

Various fishing rod and tackle hire is also available from the lodge.

Ice, bait and refreshment can be purchased for your days adventure.

Experience Shady Camps amazing sunsets, abundant bird life, crocodiles and excellent Barramundi fishing.

Point Stuart’s staff will help you get on to some Barramundi with local fishing info on where and how to catch them.

Cost - Tackle hire $30 (includes fishing rod and tackle box)

Cost - Esky hire $20