Pelican Boat Hire

Pelican Boat Hire is one of Noosaville's best known family owned businesses and has operated from this site for over 60 years. We know the Noosa area and love to share it!

We're located on the Noosa River foreshore next to The Big Pelican. We offer a great selection of boats, SUP's, kayaks and jetskis for hire. We have unleaded and diesel fuel for sale to visitors' boats too.

Noosa's favourite boat hire company

Pelican Boat Hire is one of Noosaville’s best known family owned businesses and has operated from this site for over 60 years. We know the Noosa area and love to share it!

We offer a great selection of boats, SUP’s (stand-up paddle boards), kayaks and jetskis for hire. We have unleaded and diesel fuel for sale to visiting boats too.

Hiring with us is easy and our courteous and friendly staff are all locals who will help you make the most of your adventure. You can trust us to direct you to the nicest places to picnic and swim and the best fishing spots. We can also help out with any special requests you might have.

We’re located on the Noosa River foreshore next to The Big Pelican.

As seen on Getaway

Pelican Boat Hire has been serving customers from 180 Gympie Terrace Noosaville for more than 50 years. Established in 1957 Noosa Marine Services provided slipway and small boat repairs as well as hiring out 'tinnies' as Pelican Hire Boats .

Fuel Dock

Pelican Boat Hire is the primary fuel dock servicing the Noosa River.

Tours & Activities

The Big Pelican is the Noosa Ferry stop in Noosaville (Stop 3).

Garden Kiosk

The Big Pelican Riverside Cafe and Kiosk offers a great selection of