Barge Information

Hamilton Island will be operating extra barge runs as required to transport canoes and equipment from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island. This barge will be complimentary in respect to the carriage of canoes and associated equipment for all clubs. Transportation of island guests on the barge is not permitted.

All clubs must request barge space for their canoes, equipment, passengers, etc. by the end of April 2011 by completing the barge booking form available on the website and returning this form via facsimile on 07 4946 9476.

 Barge loading information
 Barge loading booking form

Bookings will not be taken over the phone.

You will receive written confirmation of your barge booking, complete with transfer times and a booking number once space has been confirmed for the transportation of your equipment, so please include contact name, phone/fax numbers, trailer registration number and description of canoes on your form. The barge will only be run when required and space is limited as it is the main goods carrier for Hamilton Island, so if you do not book space
for your trailers and canoes in the allotted time they may not be transported.

Please note: it is at the discretion of the Barge Operator whether trailers will be transported over to Hamilton Island or not, depending upon the barge load.

Clubs are reminded to pack tyres on which the canoes can be placed during transportation in the event that trailers are left at Shute Harbour. Canoes MUST be placed right side up on trailers, and suitable club personnel should travel with the canoes on the barge to supervise and assist with the loading and unloading.

For confirmation of Barge times or any queries relating to the barge please telephone Hamilton Island Barge on (07) 4946 9543 or 0439 675 279.