Duration:
2h
BBQ Buoy hire, for max. 6 passengers, 2hrs, bluetooth speakers, esky, ice, cutlery, plates, cups, bbq or table, flexible rescheduling, cancellation and weather policy
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Included:
- Use of the BBQ Buoy for a 2hrs session,
- Maximum 2 passengers (kids regardless their age count as individual passengers, exception: babies under 12 months don’t count / life jackets are provided )
- Bluetooth speakers
- Esky and ice
- Cutlery, plates, cups
- BBQ grill or table
- Life jackets for all passengers are provided
Not included:
- Food and drinks
- You can pre-order your drinks (just respond to our reminder 4 days before cruise date) or purchase them on the day
- We’re sorry you can’t BYO drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), it’s a licensing thing
FAQs and Terms and Conditions:
- Minimum age to hire and drive a BBQ Buoy is 21 years
- Car licence required and must be presented on the function date
- You don’t need a boat licence!
- Clean up & alcohol brought on board fees range between $50-$100 taken from card on file after your trip*
- After sunset the operating area is limited between King William Street bridge and weir
- Public Holidays and special events surcharge min 15% or as displayed where applicable
Our Cancellation policy
Where to find us?
- On Pinky Flat, next to Montefiore Road Bridge, a short walk across the foot bridge only minutes away from Casino, Convention Centre and Adelaide Oval.
- Parking is available along War Memorial Drive in the 4P zone near the public golf course (about 5 walking minutes away)
*terms and conditions apply
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I took my friends here as part of a goodbye celebration for a friend who was moving and we had a really positive experience, the company did make an error with our booking and we were shifted but they were very accommodating and gave us some free drinks. Driving the boat, drinking some alcohol and cooking a BBQ was a lot of fun, will definitely be doing this again next time I can organise a large group. Prices are decent if you can fill up a boat given you pay for the boat rather than per person.
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James
06 Jun 2024

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Mobile447420
02 Jun 2024

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JayneAdelaide
17 Mar 2024
Such a great way to experience Adelaide from another perspective. Great experience, friendly staff and drinks were great and reasonably priced. Highly recommended
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Laurence
24 Feb 2024
Fantastic experience. BBQ on the river, flying foxes all over the place at dusk. An experience in Adelaide I am happy I didn’t miss.
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David
18 Jan 2024
Amazing experience having bbq with a great view of the city. Highly recommend the sunset session. Super friendly and kind staff, will book again someday.
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Gonzalo
03 Dec 2023

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K2270UZerins
11 Nov 2023
It was a cool experience and our group enjoyed it, however our BBQ was broken and only half of it was usable, the employee we were with was very nice and helpful and tried to fix it, but in the end it did not work. It was quite expensive for the level of quality.
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Tim
09 Nov 2023
My friends and I had a delightful experience hiring a buoy during a sunny weekend afternoon here. The booking and arrangements were effortlessly handled, contributing to a seamless visit.
We opted for the Cheese & Meat platter, which, while tastefully presented and flavorful, could have been more generous in portion size. The beverages, on the other hand, could have been colder, requiring us to place them in an ice box for a period to achieve the desired chill. The staff exhibited a commendable level of friendliness and attentiveness throughout our visit.
Overall, all good and we were happy with the time spent.
We opted for the Cheese & Meat platter, which, while tastefully presented and flavorful, could have been more generous in portion size. The beverages, on the other hand, could have been colder, requiring us to place them in an ice box for a period to achieve the desired chill. The staff exhibited a commendable level of friendliness and attentiveness throughout our visit.
Overall, all good and we were happy with the time spent.
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Pejman
02 Nov 2023
Kelly was amazing! Super welcoming and friendly! Explained the safety and equipment well. Provided excellent service. Highly recommend for a fun family outing.
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Bec
27 Oct 2023
My friends and I had a delightful experience hiring a buoy during a sunny weekend afternoon here. The booking and arrangements were effortlessly handled, contributing to a seamless visit.
We opted for the Cheese & Meat platter, which, while tastefully presented and flavorful, could have been more generous in portion size. The beverages, on the other hand, could have been colder, requiring us to place them in an ice box for a period to achieve the desired chill. The staff exhibited a commendable level of friendliness and attentiveness throughout our visit.
Overall, all good and we were happy with the time spent, with the only minor setback being a pending refund for a drink that was mistakenly charged but never reimbursed, despite several weeks having passed.
We opted for the Cheese & Meat platter, which, while tastefully presented and flavorful, could have been more generous in portion size. The beverages, on the other hand, could have been colder, requiring us to place them in an ice box for a period to achieve the desired chill. The staff exhibited a commendable level of friendliness and attentiveness throughout our visit.
Overall, all good and we were happy with the time spent, with the only minor setback being a pending refund for a drink that was mistakenly charged but never reimbursed, despite several weeks having passed.
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Pejman
27 Oct 2023
Fantastic experience and a great service. It's certainly worth to try!
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Светлана
14 Oct 2023

Jamie and Kelly were very good with explaining the workings of the boat, very friendly staff.
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mariag2016
24 Sep 2023
We brought our own food. Utensils supplied. Great service. Very friendly staff. Lovely morning on the river. Lived here our whole lives but never seen it from this angle. Bbq cooked quickly. Drinks were cold. Good briefing. Overall a lazy enjoyable 2 hours
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Sue
03 Sep 2023
Everything went smoothly with the booking, drinks order and extras. Friendly helpful staff, we had a ball on the day! We have already given recommendations to friends that plan to hire a BBQ buoy now based on our experience. Fantastic family day out.
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Lisa
03 Sep 2023
The idea of these is great, We had no hotplate on the bbq when we left, that came about 45 mins later, then the bbq was so slow in cooking the food, the price is over the top, the bouys themselves are a fantastic idea, the people running the show need to ensure everything on board is working properly, we had no lights working, the drinks weren't cold until we actually stepped off the bouy.
Wouldnt recomend this at all.
More work needs to done by the people running the show
Wouldnt recomend this at all.
More work needs to done by the people running the show
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Don
12 Mar 2023

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BBQBuoys, General Manager at BBQ Buoys, responded to this review - 2023-02-28
Hi Kathryn,
We are so glad you enjoyed yourself. We look forward to seeing you again :)

KathrynE_11
26 Feb 2023

The forecast 24 hours out from our event suggested a low chance of rain (so we didn’t take advantage of the free cancellation) but unfortunately on the day when we arrived for our trip, the rain was coming in sideways, the boat chairs, BBQ and settings were all saturated, and our team made the decision it would neither be fun or safe to head out. The site based staff member agreed that the rain was likely to continue for at least the first part of our trip based on the grey clouds and outlook.
More unfortunate was the fact that we were unable to get any form of refund – as the owner (who was not onsite) was convinced the rain would soon stop and we could simply head out in the rain and still have fun! There was no flexibility to even receive a partial refund so that her staff costs were covered – it was simply a matter of heading out in the pouring rain and get wet – or forfeit the entire cost of the trip ($300). This seems neither reasonable nor fair – but as their owner was very quick to point out, it is covered in their T&Cs – so it is a matter of buyer beware.
I have no doubt the attraction is a fun way to spend a few hours on a nice day which we were looking forward to – but please be aware of the fine print and inflexible nature of the operator before you book – and if there is ANY chance of rain or high winds on the horizon, I would recommend you consider an alternative local attraction.
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Greg
21 Feb 2023
Instructions given at the start were extremely sparse and did not completely prepare you for driving the buoy. Trying to navigate around the Popeye was extremely nerve wracking and after avoiding 3 of them in 30 minutes we were not relaxing and ready to call it quits. Once we finally made it closer to the Adelaide Uni footbridge we could relax and did enjoy the time together. The grill dials were taped over so it was a complete guessing game to turn the grill on and turn it to the desired temperature. There is no way to anchor, so you drift and start the motor to avoid shallow areas in the river. The map on the buoy is on the opposite side of the person steering, so there is no way to know where the indicated shallow parts are in the river unless someone else instructs you. Overall good to experience but we would not do it again. I would suggest this as a group activity (one mate sacrificing to stear) and not a romantic date.
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Michaela
11 Feb 2023
Thank you BBQ Buoys for making my partners 40th a memorable one! It was our first time & your staff were helpful, friendly & accommodating. We all had a fabulous time & I would highly recommend this for something different.
Was a great experience :)
Was a great experience :)
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Tanya
22 Jan 2023
Amazing experience and highly recommended, great for families. Loved the BBQ on board too the kids enjoyed cooking
Easy to book and staff very friendly even took photos of us. Will be back again thank you
Easy to book and staff very friendly even took photos of us. Will be back again thank you
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Zelah
07 Jan 2023

Great fun
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BBQBuoys, General Manager at BBQ Buoys, responded to this review - 2023-01-06
Thanks so much for your review! We head out to check on everyone throughout the trip in case you need anything :)

L5330YDmanuelad
04 Jan 2023

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Susan
10 Dec 2022

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Mozzey
10 Dec 2022
Thanks BBQ Buoys for a fabulous lunch aboard! The staff were very kind and helpful. They provided little life vests for the kids. Our group, including five kids under 4 years, had a memorable time.
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Sharon
08 Dec 2022
Thanks BBQ Buoys for a fabulous lunch aboard! The staff were very kind and helpful. They provided little life vests for the kids. Our group, including five kids under 4 years, had a memorable time.
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Sharon
08 Dec 2022
Wonderful experience and ALL the people i have talked to from BBQ Buoys have been extremely professional and a pleasure to deal with. Well done to ALL.
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Dean
16 Oct 2022
Such a beautiful place to be with family. The walk along the river is nice. Sunset view of the city is great here.
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Suman
15 Oct 2022
Bloody awesome fun! Loved the BBQ and the length of time was perfect! This is the second time on the BBQ Bouys and won't be the last!
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Chelsea
06 Sep 2022

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BBQBuoys, General Manager at BBQ Buoys, responded to this review - 2022-05-05
Hi there!
Don't stress, you aren't the first and surely not the last but thankfully we are here to help and maybe suggest you idling and enjoying the scenery. I can confirm, no nightmares came from our experience with you and we are so glad you enjoyed yourself even with a few hiccups along the way.
We look forward to rescuing you again in the future ;)

Chol
30 Apr 2022

Nikki and Ben were super helpful and made the experience even more enjoyable.
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BBQBuoys, General Manager at BBQ Buoys, responded to this review - 2022-03-10
Thanks Troy!
We are glad yo hear the staff were friendly and you had a relaxing experience! We look forward to seeing you next time.

troyh834
07 Mar 2022

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BBQBuoys, General Manager at BBQ Buoys, responded to this review - 2022-02-28
Hi Carmen,
We are so glad you had a great time and found it so easy to drive! We can't wait to see you next time :)

Carmen8765
24 Feb 2022

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leahjanetee
12 Feb 2022

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BillG954
06 Feb 2022

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Rachel
18 Nov 2021
Staff were friendly and gave full briefing on how to control the bby buoy. You can chug up and down the most scenic parts of the river and see iconic sights.
Drinks must be pre-oredered and purchased beforehand. We had our own bbq on the boat but it took a while to fire up and cook the food (it’s a ‘bug’ but we struggled with getting decent gas supply).
You can also order platters if preferred. You get over two hours on the river - which is ample time.
You do need a dedicated driver who is prepared to captain the boat the whole time and must not exceed alcohol limit (driving licence required). There are fines for negligent behaviour.
All up an enjoyable experience and definitely worth doing if just to view the best scenic parts of the main river section in Adelaide.
Drinks must be pre-oredered and purchased beforehand. We had our own bbq on the boat but it took a while to fire up and cook the food (it’s a ‘bug’ but we struggled with getting decent gas supply).
You can also order platters if preferred. You get over two hours on the river - which is ample time.
You do need a dedicated driver who is prepared to captain the boat the whole time and must not exceed alcohol limit (driving licence required). There are fines for negligent behaviour.
All up an enjoyable experience and definitely worth doing if just to view the best scenic parts of the main river section in Adelaide.
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YAdelaide
02 Apr 2021
What a great way to spend a sunset evening! The buoys have an engine so you can cruise up and down the river and even if you’ve lived here your entire life it is a chance to see the city from a different angle. If you’re a tourist, then it would be even better! Great fun and can be as relaxing or as loud/laughter as you like. Options werent just bbq but you can also just have a table and sit and enjoy a picnic and drinks. Staff are very friendly and helpful, overall highly recommend!
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Russell
15 Feb 2020