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Dunk tank hire — your questions answered

What's included with dunk tank hire?

• 2.5m dunk booth with reinforced seat and trapdoor mechanism
• Throw target with the trigger arm — three balls per throw
• Full water tank — we fill it on arrival, drain it on pack-down
• Ground sheet for the splash zone
• Setup, fill and pack-down by our team
• Certificate of Currency available on request

You provide: the volunteer in the seat, a tap for filling (we bring the hose), and a 4 × 4m clear space.

How much does dunk tank hire cost?

• $695 — 4-hour hire (most fetes and fundraisers)
• $895 — 7-hour hire (full-day events)
• $995 — overnight hire
• $1,295 — weekend hire (Friday afternoon to Sunday)

Delivery is additional, from $95 and priced by your postcode. Check delivery for your postcode.

How does the dunk tank actually work?

The volunteer sits on a hinged seat about 1.2m above the water tank. A small target is mounted on a lever next to the booth. When a thrown ball hits the target, the lever trips and the seat drops — sending the volunteer straight into the water. They climb back up via the side rail, reset the seat, and wait for the next throw.

An adult must supervise the booth throughout use and follow the setup briefing.

Who hires dunk tanks in Brisbane?

• School fetes and P&C fundraisers. Invite willing teachers and parents to take turns in the seat and set a ticket price for your fundraiser.
• Charity fundraisers — local councillors, sports club presidents, business owners. Nothing pulls a crowd like watching a person in a suit hit the water.
• Corporate family days — the CEO in the seat is a sure-fire photo for the staff newsletter.
• End-of-season sports nights — coach takes the seat, players take the throws.
• End-of-year school events — Year 6 leavers' day, Year 12 muck-up day.
• Birthday parties with willing volunteers aged 12 and over.

Is the dunk tank safe?

Yes — when used as designed. Rules:

• Volunteer must be at least 12 years old and comfortable with falling 1.2m into water
• Sober volunteer, no alcohol before sitting on the seat
• Volunteer briefed on how to fall (sit upright, hands in lap, don't grab the seat on the way down)
• Throwers stand at the marked line — 3m from the target
• Tennis-ball-sized soft balls only (we supply); no hard objects
• Spectators stand back from the splash zone
• Operator stops the booth in any unsafe weather (storm, lightning)

Ask your venue or event organiser what insurance documentation is required. We can provide our Certificate of Currency. Check your own event cover with your insurer.

How much space do I need?

Minimum 4 × 4m of clear space. The booth itself is 2 × 2m but you need clearance for the splash zone, the throw line (3m back from the target), and people to walk around it.

Set it up on grass or hardstand. The water can spill out a bit during use — don't put it next to your good lawn or anywhere with electrical equipment.

Do I need a water source?

Yes — a standard garden tap within 25m of the setup. We bring the hose. Filling takes about 20 minutes; we'll usually do it on arrival before the event starts. At pack-down, we drain the tank back onto the grass or into a stormwater drain (depending on your venue).

How can I organise a dunk tank fundraiser?

Plan the roster, ticketing and supervision before the event:

• Set a ticket price and make clear how many throws each ticket includes.
• Roster willing volunteers aged 12 and over and allow breaks between turns in the seat.
• Advertise the schedule so guests know when their teachers, coaches or colleagues will take a turn.
• Use an announcer to explain the rules, call the next turn and keep the queue organised.
• Arrange payments in advance and have someone responsible for ticket sales.
• Ask permission before taking or sharing photos of volunteers and guests.

Fundraising results depend on attendance, ticket prices and event costs. Include hire and delivery charges in your budget.

Can I bundle the dunk tank with other gear?

Common combos for fundraising events:

• Dunk tank + 3 jumping castles + fun food machines — the full fete package. Get a tailored fete quote.
• Dunk tank + obstacle course + bouncy boxing — sports-club end-of-season night.
• Dunk tank + photo pod for a corporate family day with event photos.

What areas do you deliver to?

Greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Delivery is priced by your postcode and starts at $95. Check delivery to your postcode.