Australia Day Boat Hire

Whether you are after a Dundee style shrimp on the Barbie, a Dawn Fraser dip, or just want to sip a can of VB to some Kylie, we have the perfect boat for you for Australia Day.

On the 26th of January 1788, the first Fleet rocked up in Port Jackson and while sipping on a latte in the local café, picked up a Floatspace flyer. Captain Arthur Phillip turned on his heels, gathered his men and shouted, “we shall rent our boats on Floatspace!”.

On they logged and ever since on 26th of January there have been large groups of friends and family hiring boats to celebrate this epic country and the people who make it so. There really is nothing quite as brilliant as joining the mass of happy people on the water to take in the magnificent vibes. Whether you are after a Dundee style shrimp on the Barbie, a Dawn Fraser dip, or just want to sip a can of VB to some Kylie, we have the perfect boat for you.

Swim in secluded bays, float around like you own the place on the boats selection of toys or just kick back and enjoy the moment. Australia Day is genuinely of huge significance and at Floatspace we feel extremely proud and grateful that we are fortunate to enjoy this spectacular country. For this, we give our thanks to the indigenous communities who are the true custodians of this wonderful land.

Here’s to a day of respect, fun and memories on the water that last a lifetime. Slip, slop and slap, folks.

Recommended boats

Recommended boats that have been vetted for quality, safety and service.

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    (1 review)
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    Up to 22
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    Up to 22
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    Aquabay

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    (4 reviews)
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    Up to 35
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    Up to 80
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    (1 review)
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    Up to 34
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    per hour
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    per hour
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    Up to 20
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    (1 review)
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    per hour
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    (1 review)
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    per hour
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    per hour
    Up to 100
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    per hour
    Up to 37
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    per hour
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    per hour
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    per hour
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    5.0
    (2 reviews)
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    per hour
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    per hour
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    per hour
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    per hour
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    per hour
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    per hour
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    4.7
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    per hour
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    per hour
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    (5 reviews)
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    per hour
    Up to 30
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    Sydney Harbour

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    per hour
    Up to 34
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    Sydney Harbour

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    per hour
    Up to 12
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    5.0
    (4 reviews)
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    per hour
    Up to 49
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    Sydney Harbour

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    per hour
    Up to 43
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    per hour
    Up to 120
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    per hour
    Up to 30
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    5.0
    (1 review)
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    per hour
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    per hour
    Up to 12
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    Sydney Harbour

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    5.0
    (1 review)
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    per hour
    Up to 12
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    Sydney Harbour

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    (1 review)
    AUD 750
    per hour
    Up to 12
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    Sydney Harbour

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    (5 reviews)
    AUD 350
    per hour
    Up to 20
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    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    AUD 350
    per hour
    Up to 20
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    4.9
    (13 reviews)
    AUD 375
    per hour
    Up to 20
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    Gold Coast

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    per hour
    Up to 68
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    Sydney Harbour

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    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    AUD 350
    per hour
    Up to 20
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    per hour
    Up to 47
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    Sydney Harbour

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    per hour
    Up to 60
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    Sydney Harbour

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    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    AUD 675
    per hour
    Up to 46
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    Gold Coast

    Kokomo

    5.0
    (7 reviews)
    AUD 550
    per hour
    Up to 40
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    Sydney Harbour

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    5.0
    (1 review)
    AUD 850
    per hour
    Up to 30
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    Sydney Harbour

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    5.0
    (1 review)
    AUD 1,550
    per hour
    Up to 36
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    AUD 500
    per hour
    Up to 28
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    Sydney Harbour

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    per hour
    Up to 23
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    5.0
    (37 reviews)
    AUD 2,800
    per hour
    Up to 90
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    Sydney Harbour

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    AUD 750
    per hour
    Up to 50
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    Gold Coast

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    AUD 1,495
    per hour
    Up to 20
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    Sydney Harbour

    Sea Raes

    AUD 2,000
    per hour
    Up to 34
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    Sydney Harbour

    Topaz (Hire & Drive)

    AUD 1,200
    per hour
    Up to 10
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    Sydney Harbour

    Monkey Business

    AUD 550
    per hour
    Up to 34
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    Sydney Harbour

    What's Kraken

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    AUD 325
    per hour
    Up to 20
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    Sydney Harbour

    Spectre 2.0

    AUD 650
    per hour
    Up to 11
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    Sydney Harbour

    Catalyst

    5.0
    (1 review)
    AUD 330
    per hour
    Up to 20
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    Sydney Harbour

    MV Highlander

    5.0
    (1 review)
    AUD 425
    per hour
    Up to 18
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    Sydney Harbour

    Isola

    5.0
    (13 reviews)
    AUD 900
    per hour
    Up to 12
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    Sydney Harbour

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    5.0
    (1 review)
    AUD 400
    per hour
    Up to 20
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    AUD 6,000
    per hour
    Up to 155
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    per hour
    Up to 70
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    Sydney Harbour

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    5.0
    (41 reviews)
    AUD 3,700
    per hour
    Up to 105
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    Sydney Harbour

    Rascal

    5.0
    (62 reviews)
    AUD 3,500
    per hour
    Up to 60
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    MV Rani

    AUD 540
    per hour
    Up to 70
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    Brisbane

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    AUD 600
    per hour
    Up to 60
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    Sydney Harbour

    CHEEKY II

    5.0
    (11 reviews)
    AUD 750
    per hour
    Up to 11
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    Sydney Harbour

    LUMIR

    5.0
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    AUD 3,700
    per hour
    Up to 55
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    Gold Coast

    Horizon Cat

    AUD 550
    per hour
    Up to 30
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    Sydney Harbour

    SV Feng

    AUD 1,500
    per hour
    Up to 33
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    Sydney Harbour

    EMPRESS

    AUD 1,300
    per hour
    Up to 36
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    Sydney Harbour

    Karisma II

    AUD 1,050
    per hour
    Up to 150
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    Sydney Harbour

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    5.0
    (7 reviews)
    AUD 1,200
    per hour
    Up to 12
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    Sydney Harbour

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    AUD 1,250
    per hour
    Up to 11
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    Sydney Harbour

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    AUD 990
    per hour
    Up to 95
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    Gold Coast

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    per hour
    Up to 75
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    Gold Coast

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    AUD 500
    per hour
    Up to 36
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    Entourage

    AUD 500
    per hour
    Up to 36
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    AUD 1,000
    per hour
    Up to 30
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    Sydney Harbour

    YOT VIVA

    AUD 1,815
    per hour
    Up to 80
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    Sydney Harbour

    Sir Thomas Sopwith

    AUD 3,900
    per hour
    Up to 26
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    Sydney Harbour

    Panamera Rib

    AUD 595
    per hour
    Up to 8
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    Sydney Harbour

    Bote

    AUD 1,350
    per hour
    Up to 60
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    Sydney Harbour

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    AUD 890
    per hour
    Up to 12
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    Sydney Harbour

    ORRAIA

    AUD 3,500
    per hour
    Up to 32
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    M.Y SEABATICAL

    AUD 1,850
    per hour
    Up to 72

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