Adelaide River Torrens BBQ Boat Hire: 2-Hour Skipper Experience
You skipper a floating barbecue down the Torrens, stop where you want, and cook your own lunch on the water.
A 2-hour BBQ Buoy rental on Adelaide's Torrens River puts you in control: you skipper the donut-shaped boat to your chosen spot, set up your own barbecue or bring nibbles, and enjoy local wine and soft drinks with up to ten passengers. Life jackets, Bluetooth speakers, an esky with ice, and all cutlery and plates are provided. You bring or arrange the food.
Options for this experience
2 optionsWhat’s included
- Use of the BBQ Buoy for two hours.
- Bluetooth speakers.
- esky and ice for drinks.
- cutlery, plates and cups.
- choice of barbecue grill or table.
- life jackets for all passengers.
- local soft drinks and wine included.
Times
- Wednesday and Thursday 13:00 16:00
- Friday 13:00 16:00 19:00
- Saturday 10:00 13:00 16:00 19:00
- Sunday 10:00 13:00 16:00
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The experience
The Torrens River runs through the heart of Adelaide, and a BBQ Buoy lets you experience it from the water instead of the bank. You're the skipper (no license required, just a minimum age of 21), and you navigate the boat at your own pace to whichever stretch of the river appeals to you. The boat is shaped like a donut, stable and designed for groups, and it holds up to ten passengers (children over 12 months count as individual travelers). The whole setup is built around your control: you decide where to stop, how long to stay, and whether the day is social or private.
The boat comes equipped with a barbecue grill or a table, depending on which option you choose at checkout, plus Bluetooth speakers so you can play your own music. An esky filled with ice keeps drinks cold, and the operator provides cutlery, plates and cups. Local soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are included. You bring your own food or use the grill to cook. The two-hour window is long enough to motor out, settle into a spot, cook and eat, and still have time to explore another section of the river if you want to move.
Life jackets are provided for every passenger and are required for children under 12. The experience suits birthdays, anniversaries, romantic getaways or just a different way to see the city with friends or family. Weather dependent. If conditions turn poor, you can reschedule or take a 50% refund.
Is this one for you?You choose the barbecue option if you want to cook your own meal on the water, or the tabletop option if you prefer to bring ready-made food and nibbles. Either way, you're in control of where the boat goes and how long you stay at each spot, which suits groups who want to design their own pace rather than follow a fixed itinerary.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 20 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
Can I bring my own food and drinks on the Torrens BBQ Buoy?
You bring your own food. The boat includes a barbecue grill or table depending on your choice, plus cutlery, plates and cups. Local soft drinks and wine are provided by the operator, and the esky keeps everything cold.
What's the Torrens River like for a first-time boat skipper?
The Torrens flows through central Adelaide and is calm enough for the donut-shaped Buoy. You navigate at your own pace with no boating license required. The boat is stable and designed for groups, so beginners handle it easily.
How many people can fit on one BBQ Buoy?
A single Buoy holds up to ten passengers, including children over 12 months old. Each person counts as an individual traveler for capacity purposes.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day I've booked?
If poor weather forces a cancellation, the operator offers you an alternative date or a 50% refund of your booking.
Adelaide River Torrens BBQ Boat Hire: 2-Hour Skipper Experience
2h · EN
from AU$ 130 per person
≈ US$ 93 in your currency
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