Overview
The only Hire and Drive Houseboats in the Margaret River Region, 3.5 hrs from Perth and 1 hour from Busselton.
A Skippers Ticket is not required. You captain your own cruise. Your hire comes with an extensive Induction to ensure your competence with vessel handling, mooring up, dinghy use and all things houseboat. Skippered options are also available.
Cruise, fish, relax, swim, bush walk, bird & wildflower spot, kayak, stand up paddle, ski, see unique flora and fauna all in pristine national park. You will finish your day watching the sun sink into the river, bbq on the back deck, watch the stars reflection from the top deck and sleep to the sounds of the river.
There's 4 different houseboats to suit most groups or hire all 4 and bring the whole family.
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A floating, glamping, outdoor adventuring experience for families, couples, friend groups. The Blackwood River is a pristine location for your Special Occasions and family get togethers. With top, front & back decks, all linen, a dinghy, kayaks, stand up boards and on board showers, galley kitchen, bbq & comfy beds after a day of fun and adventure on the river.Depart from our private marina in Westbay. Cruise through Hardy Inlet surrounded by wild bird flocks. Fish throughout the picturesque lower Blackwood. And there's bushwalks, fishing spots, a bird sanctuary, unique wildflowers, wild river dolphins, uber-private Molloy Island, secret kayaking spots and over 25 kms of National Park protected by a river reserve.
Your cruise will take you on a round trip to historic Alexandra Bridge and return. Base has loads of free, secure parking for cars, boats & caravans so you have peace of mind up the river. You can add a winery tour from mooring 17 or boat in to the Colour Patch jetty at the rivermouth, Self contained or catered options are all available
All our operations, vessels, moorings and Base are designed with the lightest possible footprint. Houseboat Base has been off grid for 19 years. We generate our own solar power and harvest our own rainwater. Anchors are not used for mooring up. The swing moorings mean there's no damage to the river banks or river bed and other river craft use them so its less impact all round! Our vessels create little wake, they are fully sealed and we have a strict "All Decks. Nothing Overboard" policy.
We supply the fully self contained houseboat with all your linen and a motorised dinghy. You supply all food, drinks and fishing gear. We have kayaks and stand up paddle boards for guests use.