Sports Tuition
Sports Tuition operates mobile school camp programs across South East Queensland, departing from sites including Alex Park on the Sunshine Coast and freshwater dam locations. Fishing trips target Australian bass and golden perch using live bait from electric-powered boats and 6hp outboards. The company runs fishing-only camps for Years 10-12, weekend fishing programs with adventure activities, and school holiday charters. Programs suit schools, corporate groups and community organisations seeking educational outdoor experiences combined with fishing instruction. The 5.6m Bluefin Barracuda and multiple 3.8m Bluefin Varmints are available, all AMSA surveyed. Students learn knots, rigs, bait gathering and fish filleting skills whilst gaining independence on the water.
- Vessel
- 5.6m Bluefin Barracuda (Suzuki 140hp outboard, Minn Kota 80lb electric motor, AMSA Commercial Survey); 14 x 3.8m Bluefin Varmints (Minn Kota 55lb electric motors, AMSA Certificate of Operation)
- Maximum passengers
- 112
- Minimum passengers
- 30
- Trips
- Fishing-only camps (Years 10-12); Weekend fishing programs; School holiday charters; Fishing with adventure activities combination
- Departure time
- Varies according to season and customer preference.
- Return time
- Varies according to season and customer preference.
- Target species
- Australian bass; Golden perch
- Departure point
- Alex Park, Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Maroochy River, Cotton Tree, Queensland; Freshwater dam locations, South East Queensland
- What is included
- Fishing guide (who is in a separate craft), Fishing Permit ,All fishing equipment & live shrimp, Morning Tea &/or Afternoon Tea and Lunch (full day only)
- Skipper / guide: Steve Wilkes (Head Fishing Guide)
Company information
Sports Tuition has operated since 2001 as a mobile school camp activity provider in South East Queensland. Director Steve Wilkes holds teaching qualifications, education degree, Certificate IV Outdoor Recreation and Coxswains certification. The team includes experienced outdoor recreation instructors, all holding current Blue Cards and first aid qualifications. Programs emphasise educational outcomes, life skills and team building alongside fishing instruction, suiting schools, corporates and community groups.
Details checked against the operator’s website on 9 November 2026.
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