Tin Can Bay - Culture and History

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Tin Can Bay - Culture and History

It is said that Tin Can Bay's name serives, as a kind of homophone, from the Aboriginal place name of Tuncanbar, which is thought to have referred to the dugongs which still frequent the area, along with the sea turtles, the birds, and the friendly dolphins which come right in to the shore for a feed and a frolic.

European settlement was established here around 1870. The headland, which reaches out to Norman Point, was the location of one of the state's earliest railways, which was constructed to transport logs to the shoreline, from whence they were relayed, via raft, to the mills of Maryborough. Later Tin Can Bay became, and remains, a fishing village, centred on prawning. It also offers fine recreational fishing opportunities to the casual visitor, as well as calm, pleasant environs for boating, sailing, windsurfing, houseboats and canoeing. A boat ramp, marina, jetty and fish market are located at Norman Point (along The Esplanade) and aquatic equipment is available for hire locally*. There are plenty of safe shallows for family swimming, along with parks, picnic and barbecue areas and playgrounds. Crabbing, scenic walks and golf are also popular.

Visitors will find sufficient amenities to meet their needs, including a supermarket, marine supplies outlet, a hardware, service station, pharmacy, newsagency, butcher, baker, seafood outlet, greengrocer, hairdresser, bank, library, post office and emergency services.

The Bush to Bay Seafood Fun Day is held on the Foreshore each year in September.


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