Local Info

TIN CAN BAY

Originally the name Tin Can Bay was name Tuncanbar by the Aborigines, meaning the big fish. In the early days the Cooloola area was the home for many dugongs. It was the early settlers who misunderstood the aborigine's name and Tin Can Bay was adopted.

Tin Can Bay is in the southern end of the World Heritage Fraser Island, the largest Sand Island. The Sandy Straights is considered to be one of the best and safe waterways in Australia for sailing and houseboating. Tin Can Bay and its protected waterways are reknown for their fishing, crabbing and boating.
Tin Can Bay has every facility for the locals and holiday makers. There is a marina and a Yacht Club for the boaties, an excellent golf course, bowls clubs, a small shopping centre, a range of takeaway shops and restaurants and a public school that goes from Pre-School to year 10.
Every morning the dolphins come into Schnapper Creek and are fed by the holiday makers. Tin Can Bay adjoins the National Parks and one can take one of the walks and enjoy the prestine flora and fauna.
The closest major cities to Tin Can Bay are Gympie, approximately 35 mins drive, and Maryborough, approximately 40 mins drive.