Discover the main waterway of the Central Coast. With around 27 square kilometres of picturesque tidal estuary, there's so much to explore by boat !

Killcare Marina offers a fleet of affordable well maintained self drive boats ready and waiting at our jetty, easily operated by any family member.

Killcare Marina makes boating fun and comfortable - both our runabouts and BBQ Barge are easy to hire and operate.

No boat license or experience necessary! It is simply forward, reverse, left and right. Plus we will give you full operating instructions before you go.

Killcare has everything you'll need for your day out on the water with a great stock of ice, drinks, tackle and bait tailored for our local waters. 

We're happy to give you tips on the best places to visit in the prevailing conditions. So, what fish are you likely to catch ? For our Quick Fishing Guide, please, Read More ...

The Central Coast Waterway is a haven for birdlife, especially pelican colonies. Take time to cruise up to Fishermans Wharf at Woy Woy to see Pelican Feeding or perhaps feed your own family with their famous fish and chips. Ask us about the myriad of cafes, waterside dining and takeaways. There's also many great destinations for a picnic/bbq by the water. Its fun to tie up to a jetty for a cold drink or an ice cream. View the luxury homes in suburbs like Daleys Point and Point Fredrick.

Simply find a sandy beach for swimming and relaxing in the sun or having a picnic.

Please feel free, why should they miss out.

We have a fleet of BBQ Barge, 4 aluminium Quintrex 4.2 metre Dory boats, and 4 double polyethylene kayaks. These boats are custom built to NSW Maritime survey which means that won’t sink.

The BBQ Barge is powered by a Suzuki 2 cylinder 15hp four stroke engine, dinghy boats are powered by Tohatsu 2 cylinder 6 HP 2 stroke outboard engines. These engines are well maintained to ensure that your experience is driving the boat rather than breaking down. These engines are very easy to start, are extremely quiet and are very reliable.

BBQ Barge is licensed to carry 8 adults	Aluminium Dinghy is licensed to carry 4 adults	Polyethylene double canoe is licensed to carry 2 adults and 1 child
(Children 12 years & under = 1/2 an adult)

Hirers are able to navigate the waterway known as Brisbane Waters.

The only restriction for powered vessels is the seaward limit which is known as "Half Tide Rocks".	Canoe hirers must navigate within the designated area marked in dark blue on this map.
Click on the map to download full-scale printable version of the map.

Grid lines on the map could be used to estimate approximate driving time in minutes.

One grid cell is approximately 1 nautical mile (10 minutes at speed of 6 knots (6 nautical miles per hour).

Simply add up number of cells vertically plus number of cells horisontally from Killcare Marina to a certain destination, and multiply the result by 10 minutes.

No boating license is required and we provide full instructions on how to use the boat.

Vessels must only be used in daylight hours.

• Operating Hours:	From 8am to 4:30pm
  Operating Area:	The vessel shall not be taken outside the operational area as defined by the operational chart. Plying limit for the boats of all types is Half Tide Rocks.
  Safety:	Life jackets are provided for each person on board. It is compulsory that children under 12 wear lifejackets at all times. Whilst it is not compulsory for adults to wear lifejackets it is strongly recommended that persons that are not confident with their swimming abilities wear lifejackets at all times. Killcare Marina has a full safety plan in place & will not tolerate skylarking.  DO NOT exceed the maximum persons required for which this vessel is licensed to carry DO NOT bow (front) ride the vessel DO NOT have any part of your body out side the vessel whilst in motion DO NOT enter the water whilst the vessel is in motion DO NOT make repairs or alterations without express instructions of the operators DO NOT operate the vessel in the “RED NO GO ZONES”  DO NOT abuse the vessel in any way shape or form The Hirer’s use of the equipment must not create any public nuisance.
  Alcohol:	It is an offence to drive a vessel under the influence of alcohol. NSW Maritime or NSW Police my charge any Hirer in breach of these rules. Driver of a vessel must remain under 0.05 or the hire will be terminated immediately.
  Mooring & Anchoring:	The vessel is not allowed to be rafted up to other vessels or left unattended at any time.
  Fishing:	All persons over the age of 18 must have a current fishing license if intending to fish in NSW.
  Return Time:	Failure to return or notify Killcare Marina by the Return time will result in our Emergency Management Plan being activated for search and rescue, which may involve local authorities. Additional hire charges apply for Late return.
  Cleanliness:	All equipment must be returned in as clean and good order as at the start of the hire. Additional cleaning fees may be charged if the vessel is returned in an unclean state. Fish scales and entrails on boat incur an extra cleaning charge.
  The hire may be terminated by the Company if it is deemed that the Hirer is in breach of Conditions of Hire.

• This risk warning is issued by Killcare Marina, pursuant to the Civil Liability Act 2002 to all persons wishing to participate in the hiring of boats conducted by Killcare Marina.

  ENGAGING IN WATER SPORTS IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY WHICH CAN CAUSE

  SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH