Makepeace Islandby water taxi
Private Noosa River island retreat, reachable only by boat.
- Secure payment when you book
- Licensed, insured skippers
- 6:00 AM β 10:00 PM daily
- Drop-off at Makepeace Island private jetty, Noosa River QLD
Arrive the way the harbour intended
Whole-island retreat on the Noosa River with its own private jetty; guests arrive by boat.
Whole-island retreat on the Noosa River with its own private jetty; guests arrive by boat.
Three steps from your door to the table
- 01
Pick your wharf and time
Drop-off is already locked to Makepeace Island private jetty, Noosa River QLD. Add your pickup wharf, passengers and time.
- 02
See the live fare
All-inclusive, per boat, no surprises at the wharf.
- 03
Meet your skipper
You get the operator, boat and captain's contact by SMS, plus a tracking link on the day.
Walk-in venue
Makepeace Island doesn't take table bookings
Makepeace Island is walk-in only β there are no reservations. Book your water taxi, arrive early and the team will seat you.
- No table request needed β just book the boat
- Arrive 20-30 minutes before you want to eat on busy nights
- Big group? Ask your skipper for the quietest landing time
Live fares
Book your boat to Makepeace Island
Drop-off is already set to Makepeace Island private jetty, Noosa River QLD. Tap a popular pickup below or type your own β you'll have a live fare in under a minute. We do not charge your card today; it is charged only once an operator accepts, or three days before pickup.
Why arrive by water
- No parking hunt β you step off at Makepeace Island private jetty, Noosa River QLD
- Door-to-door for couples through to groups of 30+
- Licensed local skippers, surveyed and insured vessels
- Live fare up front β nothing to pay at the wharf
- Return pickup booked at the same time if you want it
- Cancellation terms shown before you confirm
Arriving by boat
Private island: every arrival and departure is by boat to the island jetty, arranged with the retreat.
Check a fare now βWater taxis to Makepeace Island β questions
Can I get a water taxi to Makepeace Island?
Yes. Water Taxis Australia runs licensed water taxis to Makepeace Island private jetty, Noosa River QLD, the closest public landing to Makepeace Island in Noosa North Shore. Enter your pickup wharf, choose a time and you'll see a live all-inclusive fare per boat before you book.
How much does a water taxi to Makepeace Island cost?
Fares are priced per boat, not per person, and depend on your pickup wharf, the time of day and how many passengers you have. The live fare shown in the booking engine on this page is the fare you pay β it already includes the licensed skipper, fuel, GST and platform fees.
When is my card charged?
The published fare is paid at secure checkout. Full conditions, including refunds, are set out in our terms & conditions.
Where does the boat drop us off at Makepeace Island?
Private island: every arrival and departure is by boat to the island jetty, arranged with the retreat.
Do you book the table as well?
Makepeace Island is walk-in only and doesn't take reservations, so there's no table to request β just book the water taxi and arrive early on busy nights.
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