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Experience Wallis Lake on Your Own BBQ Pontoon
Gather your family and friends for the ultimate day out on the pristine waters of Wallis Lake in Forster. The Blue Peter Pontoon Boat is a spacious 6.5-metre, 10-seater vessel designed for ultimate relaxation and fun. With a generous canopy keeping you shaded, it is the perfect floating oasis for cruising, swimming, and sizzling up a feast. 🌴
Everything You Need for a Perfect Day on the Water
- Fully Equipped: Features an onboard BBQ with utensils, a stereo system, comfortable luxury seating, ample storage, and a swimming ladder for easy water access. 🍔
- No Licence Required: You do not need a boat licence or a fishing licence—we take care of all the details for you!
- Fuel Included: No hidden costs, as fuel is fully included in your hire price.
- Expert Guidance: Receive a full safety briefing and a detailed lake map with the best cruising and fishing spots before you set off. 🎣
Pet-Friendly Adventures
We love four-legged adventurers! Your pets are very welcome on board (though we kindly ask they stay off the seats). We can even supply towels, mats, and fresh water for them at no extra cost. 🐶
Planning Your Trip
To help plan your perfect day, check Australian tide times. Keep in mind that high and low tide times in Wallis Lake are always at least two hours behind the ocean tide times, depending on the size and variance of each tide.
- Maximum capacity is strictly 10 passengers (including children aged 1 year and over).
- Holiday surcharges may apply.
Booking Status
Make sure to check the status of your booking before coming.
And if confirmed, are you ready to discover the breathtaking beauty that is Wallis Lake?
Welcome to Blue Peter Boatshed
Thank you for choosing Blue Peter Boatshed for your upcoming boat trip. At Blue Peter Boatshed we take your Lake Trips very seriously! We always go the extra mile to ensure you have the best trip possible.
Our friendly team have expert local knowledge that they can’t wait to share with you. We provide everything you need so you only have to worry about your day.
Most of the islands in WALLIS LAKE have beach areas around them and these are ideal spots for relaxing family picnics. These shallow spots are a great place to throw a line out and catch some WHITING.
What’s included?
Blue Peter Boatshed Boats are 6.5m open 10-seater craft with a generous canopy covering the seating area. Fully equipped with BBQ and utensils, stereo, comfy luxury seats, storage and swimming ladder as well as safety equipment and everything you need for a great time on the water.
A full safety briefing and a detailed map of the lake with the best advice for fishing and/or cruising spots around the lake are given for each boat before departure.
No need for a boat licence or fishing licence, we look after all of it for you.
What to bring?
Towels, Sunscreen, fishing gear, snorkelling equipment, drinks, food and BBQ food.
What’s Available at the boatshed for purchase and hire?
Fishing Gear, Tackle Box, Bait Live (weather dependent) and Frozen, Bait Live and Frozen (Weather Dependent), Sunscreen, BARZ Sunglasses, Sun Hats, Cold Drinks, Ice, Ice Creams and gift vouchers.
Important Booking Information
Please read the below carefully to ensure you understand the terms and conditions of hiring a Blue Peter Boatshed Boat. These conditions are put in place to ensure your safety and pleasure during your trip.
Terms and Conditions
- Hirers are responsible for the conduct and safety of boats, canoes etc. from departure until return to Blue Peter Boatshed.
- Passenger capacity as per hire agreement shall not be exceeded except by agreement or arrangement with Blue Peter Boatshed.
- By NSW Maritime regulations, hire boats are not permitted under or seaward of the Forster – Tuncurry Bridge. PENALTIES APPLY.
- By NSW Maritime regulations hire boats can operate during daylight only and on smooth water.
- Any loss or damage to the boats or their equipment is at the hirers expense.
- Do not clean fish in boats. Fish cleaning facilities are available at our wharf.
- Rubbish, paper, bottles, cans etc. should not be thrown overboard. Hirers should return boats clean and tidy otherwise a cleaning fee may be charged.
- The period of hire is an agreement between the hirer and Blue Peter Boatshed. Boats must be returned to Blue Peter Boatshed by the agreed time, no variation of hire times can be made unless specific arrangements have been made with the management of Blue Peter Boatshed. LATE FEE applies.
- I have been given a map of the Wallis Lake and understand the Forster Tuncurry Bridge is the seaward limit and have been shown the correct and safe handling and navigation of the vessel and understand the use of all other equipment.
- I acknowledge that Blue Peter Boatshed accepts no responsibility for any loss or injury whilst the vessel is on hire.
Deposit & ID
As stated on condition 5 of the hire agreement, hirers are responsible for losses and damages to the equipment. A credit/debit card details and a client ID shall be required, on the day of the booking.
The following fees may be charged on return of equipment, at the discretion of Blue Peter Boatshed:
- Cleaning Fee
- Repair or Replacement Fee to cover damage/loss of equipment
- Late Fee
Pontoon Boat Retrieval Fees
Blue Peter Boatshed may charge for boats needing to be collected from a location other than the hire location. The following boat retrieval costs will be charged to the rental participant(s):
- On foot-based retrieval = $25 per hour (1 hour minimum)
- Vehicle-based retrieval = $35 per hour (1 hour minimum)
- Water-based retrieval = $60 per hour (1 hour minimum)
Cleaning Fees
For equipment returned in dirty condition beyond normal wear, a $50 per pontoon boat will be charged.
Equipment Repair or Replacement
The cost of all boat repairs or boat replacement is the responsibility of the hirer.
Late Fees
Booking times are set, it is the client’s responsibility to arrive 15 minutes before departure to leave on time, as planned.
For equipment returned after the rental time booked, a $30 late fee per 15 minutes will be charged.
The name that appears on the online booking confirmation acknowledges that he/she has read the conditions of hire and fully understands the limits and operation of the vessel.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy – If any reason you cannot make your boat trip advise our team straight away so we can organise the best outcome for you.
Bad weather conditions (meaning heavy rain, strong winds and/or predicted electrical storms):
- Re-book to the next available date.
- Or alternatively your trip can be fully refunded
Bookings paid 20% Deposit
- Cancellations or changes 24 hours or less prior to departure 100% non-refundable
Bookings Fully Paid
- Cancellations or changes 24 hours or less prior to departure – 50% of the booking will be non-refundable
- No Show – 100% cancellation fee
Decisions on weather will be made at the discretion of Blue Peter Boatshed on the day/time of the hire.
Our pontoon boat can hold a maximum of 10 passengers ONLY. Blue Peter Boatshed can refuse boarding if the number exceeds 10 passengers. Please note, children aged 1 year old and over count as passengers. No refund will be processed.
We can’t wait to share the wonderful Wallis Lake with you. We’ll be in touch again before your trip.
We can’t wait to see you on the water
Your friendly team at Blue Peter Boatshed
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
No Fishing or Boat Licence required | Price Includes Fuel | Restricted to use only on Wallis Lake | All Boat Hire must be collected from Blue Peter Boatshed and returned to Blue Peter Boatshed
Boat Hire Includes: 6.5m open 10-seater* pontoon boat with a generous canopy covering the seating area. Fully equipped with BBQ and utensils, stereo, comfy luxury seats, storage and swimming ladder as well as safety equipment.
Cancellation Policy
If any reason you cannot make your boat trip advise our team straight away so we can organise the best outcome for you.
Bad weather conditions
- Re-book to the next available date.
- Or alternatively your trip can be fully refunded
Bookings paid 20% Deposit
- Cancellations or changes 24 hours or less prior to departure 100% non-refundable
Bookings Fully Paid
- Cancellations or changes 24 hours or less prior to departure – 20% of the booking will be non-refundable
- No Show – 100% cancellation fee
Boat Hire Terms & Conditions
- Hirers are responsible for the conduct and safety of boats, canoes etc. from departure until return to Blue Peter Boatshed.
- Passenger capacity as per hire agreement shall not be exceeded except by agreement or arrangement with Blue Peter Boatshed.
- By NSW Maritime regulations, hire boats are not permitted under or seaward of the Forster – Tuncurry Bridge. PENALTIES APPLY.
- By NSW Maritime regulations hire boats can operate during daylight only and on smooth water.
- Any loss or damage to the boats or their equipment is at the hirers expense.
- Do not clean fish in boats. Fish cleaning facilities are available at our wharf.
- Rubbish, paper, bottles, cans etc. should not be thrown overboard. Hirers should return boats clean and tidy otherwise a cleaning fee may be charged.
- The period of hire is an agreement between the hirer and Blue Peter Boatshed. Boats must be returned to Blue Peter Boatshed by the agreed time, no variation of hire times can be made unless specific arrangements have been made with the management of Blue Peter Boatshed. LATE FEE applies.
- I have been given a map of the Wallis Lake and understand the Forster Tuncurry Bridge is the seaward limit and have been shown the correct and safe handling and navigation of the vessel and understand the use of all other equipment.
Deposit & ID
A $100 cash deposit per pontoon boat and a client ID shall be required, on the day of the booking.
The following fees may be charged on return of equipment, at the discretion of Blue Peter Boatshed:
- Cleaning Fee
- Repair or Replacement Fee to cover damage/loss of equipment
- Late Fee
Pontoon Boat Retrieval Fees
Blue Peter Boatshed may charge for boats needing to be collected from a location other than the hire location. The following boat retrieval costs will be charged to the rental participant(s):
- On foot-based retrieval = $25 per hour (1 hour minimum)
- Vehicle-based retrieval = $35 per hour (1 hour minimum)
- Water-based retrieval = $60 per hour (1 hour minimum)
Cleaning Fees
For equipment returned in dirty condition beyond normal wear, a $50 per boats cost will be charged.
Equipment Repair or Replacement
The cost of all pontoon boats repairs or boats replacement is the responsibility of the hirer.
Late Fees
Booking times are set, it is the client’s responsibility to arrive 15 minutes before departure to leave on time, as planned.
For equipment returned after the rental time booked, a $30 late fee per 15 minutes will be charged.
I acknowledge that Blue Peter Boatshed accepts no responsibility for any loss or injury whilst the vessel is on hire.
The name that appears on the online booking confirmation acknowledges that he/she has read the conditions of hire and fully understands the limits and operation of the vessel.
*Our pontoon boat can hold a maximum of 10 passengers ONLY. Blue Peter Boatshed can refuse boarding if the number exceeds 10 passengers. Please note, children aged 1 year old and over count as passengers. No refund will be processed.
**Booking dates may affect the price.
