Tin Can Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Miles of magnificent waterways are the main draw for this town on the Great Sandy Strait, where you can find adventures on the water and try fresh seafood.

Explore the varied coastline and myriad estuaries and rivers that characterize the town of Tin Can Bay. Take in the town’s coastal views when you stroll, sail, kayak or dine at a waterfront restaurant. Go cruising in a houseboat or experience a thrilling sail around the bay. Meet dolphins, dugongs and turtles as you explore protected marine parks. With its laid-back atmosphere, great dining, enchanting wildlife and connections to some of the best aquatic adventures on the Great Sandy Strait, Tin Can Bay is an idyllic family vacation destination.

Take a walk around the town via the scenic foreshore pathway that runs alongside the Esplanade. Much of the town is spread across a small promontory that curves northeast into the strait. On the north side, you’ll find the Marina and moorings in Griffin Creek, while the south side features sweeping sand flats looking out toward Cooloola. Take the kids for a swim at the Tin Can Bay Swimming Pool. An unforgettable hands-on experience awaits at the Barnacles Dolphin Centre. Rare Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins regularly arrive to the Norman Point boat ramp.

Keen birdwatchers will delight in the 137 species of birds that live in or migrate to Tin Can Bay. See rare shorebirds on a stopover from Siberia or spot seabirds circling overhead.

Whether you’d like a sporty yacht, a houseboat cruiser or a kayak, you’ll find the right watercraft for your vacation at the rental operators in Tin Can Bay. Kayak through Snapper Creek and Crab Creek or go for a sail around the many bays and inlets around the town. Weave through the mangroves, spot dugongs or cast a fishing line. Make sure you are outside of the Great Sandy Marine Park before hooking your dinner. Visit in September to attend the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival and experience the town’s fantastic seafood at a fun and family-friendly event.

Tin Can Bay is situated between the Gympie and Fraser Coast regions in Southeast Queensland. It is about a 3-hour drive north from Brisbane. The airport in Hervey Bay is a 90-minute drive away. Tin Can Bay is a year-round destination with comfortable waterfront hotels, houseboats and campgrounds.

Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel
Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel
3 out of 5
2 Groper Street, Tin Can Bay, QLD
The price is ฿3,136 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,136
฿3,462 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star motel in Tin Can Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (546 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean accomodation. Very convenient to access."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024

Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel
Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel
Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel
1 out of 5
12-16 Bream Street, Tin Can Bay, QLD
The price is ฿1,210 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿1,210
฿1,331 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this hostel in Tin Can Bay. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and conference space. Popular attractions Pipeclay National Park and Rainbow Beach ...
6.4/10 (96 reviews)
"The room provided does not match what is shown in the photos online. The room has not been renovated at all and remains in a below average condition, with things like torn carpets and dirty fans. The bed was clean but do not expect much - the price is fair for what you are given."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2024

Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel
Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay
Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay
3.5 out of 5
40-41 The Esplanade, Tin Can Bay, QLD
The price is ฿3,713 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿3,713
฿4,112 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Tin Can Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Rainbow Beach and Phil Rogers Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024

Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay
Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay
3.5 out of 5
40-41 The Esplanade, Tin Can Bay, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Tin Can Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Rainbow Beach and Phil Rogers Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024

Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay
BIG4 Breeze Holiday Park – Rainbow Beach
BIG4 Breeze Holiday Park – Rainbow Beach
3.5 out of 5
308 Carlo Road, Rainbow Beach, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly campsite in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rainbow Beach and ...
8/10 Very Good! (241 reviews)
"Excellent location. Great for a break. Beautiful area"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024

BIG4 Breeze Holiday Park – Rainbow Beach
Debbie's Place
Debbie's Place
4 out of 5
30 Kurana Street, Rainbow Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (671 reviews)
"Deb’s place exceeded all expectations. A last minute booking that turned into my favorite of the entire trip. Deb stole my heart and her place nourished this travelers soul."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2024

Debbie's Place
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.