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Blackwood River Houseboats are not available for hire until regional travel restrictions are eased. You can purchase a Gift Voucher or make a tentative booking inquiry. Stay safe and well.
Blackwood River Houseboats

- BBQ area
- BYO
- GIft Vouchers Available
- Heating
- Linen Provided
- Meals Available
- No Pets
- Outdoor seating (beer garden, alfresco)
- Parking
- Self-contained
- Toilet
- Water
Hire a houseboat on the Blackwood River, the longest river in Australia's South West. Reflect, recharge & relax in pristine national park with breathtaking biodiversity. Blackwood River Houseboats are ideal for private cruising with families and friends. There are 4 different sized houseboats to choose from or hire all 4 and dinghy between them. No skippers ticket required.
The environment is at the very heart with fully sealed vessels, emission-free 4 strokes, off-grid marina & solar power with 17 swing moorings throughout the area of operation. Everything is designed for the lightest possible footprint.
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