Tin Can Bay Local Area

Dolphin Feeding at Norman Point next to the boat ramp between 7.00 – 8.00 am.  There is no need to book and to enter is $5.oo per person and to feed is $5.00 for the fish available at Barnacles.  This is a once in a lifetime experience to interact with this beautiful sea mammal.  We are fortunate to be able to visit with the dolphins in the wild.  Please abide by all instructions of the supervising personnel as they are entrusted with the care of these magnificent creatures.

At Norman Point you will be able to fish from the pontoon, swim at the public swimming pool and there is a playground and public barbeques.  Try your hand at beach fishing in the channels and you can take lunch at the Yacht Club Wednesday to Sunday 12.00 to 2.00 pm and dinner Friday and Saturday 6.00 to 8.00 pm.

Hire a Dinghy and explore Snapper Creek for crabs and fish in secluded inlets. Hire a tinnie from Barnacles or Tin Can Bay Houseboats. If you need tackle and bait there are various outlets in Tin Can Bay for all of your needs

Explore the Environmental Walkway commencing at the library with a history of Tin Can Bay.  Follow the pathway through the playground noting points of interest on clearly marked signs as you wander through pockets of natural forest glades and over a bridge where mangroves grow to towering gums holding whistling Kite nests high above.  You can continue to Crab Creek and a short walk back to Tin Can Bay Motel.

Local Events

Dragon Boat Regatta - July, 2016

The Tin Can Bay Regatta heralds the start of the Queensland Dragon Boat racing season with this ever popular event. Outgrowing the original venue, the races are now staged at the Tin Can Bay Yacht Club grounds from 8.00am until 3.00pm.

Seafood Feastival - 24th September 2016.

Food, fun, entertainment and plenty more for the whole family all on the beautiful foreshore parklands overlooking Tin Can Bay. The Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival is a great way to spend the day!

Bird Watching - Tin Can Bay & our Wonderful Foreshore! 

You will soon discover that Tin Can Bay is home to a truly wonderful variety of birds.  With a list of over 137 species already sighted, our town is gaining a 'reputation' as a great place to bird watch!  Whether bicycle riding, jogging, or just casually strolling, follow the signage along the 4 km stretch of the easily accessible “Tin Can Bay Foreshore Bird Walk”, a new addition to the Site “Bird Trails of Cooloola”.

Tin Can Bay Markets

Held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 7am - 1pm.

Step out of the fast lane, relax and enjoy the quiet and tranquil atmosphere of Tin Can Bay, a unique waterside community