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Moving Waters Houseboat
--- 10 Berth - Hire and Drive or Moored Accommodation ---
Moving Waters can be booked as a 'Hire and Drive' houseboat for those eager to explore the mighty Murray River. Moving Waters can also be booked as 'Moored Accommodation' for those that want to experience being on the water but without having to drive and manoeuvre the boat.
It boasts a modern design, is spacious and easy to operate, making it an extremely comfortable and relaxing houseboat for your next well deserved holiday.
As well as relaxing onboard with your family and friends, there is plenty of activities to partake in.
If you're feeling active, take a dip in the river, try some water sport action or cruise at a more leisurely pace by paddling in a kayak, or dropping in a fishing line to try and catch your dinner.
The large panoramic windows and large shaded upper deck gives you awesome views of the passing landscapes whether inside or outside of the boat.
Moving Waters is based in close proximity to Renmark's town centre, and is certainly true luxury set amongst nature.
Moving Waters Features
- Large panoramic windows
- 3 queen split apart beds
- 2 sets of bunks
- 2 bathrooms (one shared ensuite bathroom)
- Fully equipped kitchen for ease of food preparation and serving
- Modern kitchen conveniences including full size bottom mount fridge/freezer, full size dishwasher and wide Eurolec oven
- Nespresso/Delonghi coffee machine (pod coffee)
- Washing machine
- 42" inch LCD flat screen television in living area
- Large L shape lounge suite to seat up to 7 people
- 22" inch LCD flat screen television with DVD player in one bedroom
- Integrated CD sound system with Bluetooth connectivity
- DVD player
- Ducted cooling and gas heating
- Large shaded upper deck with 8 seater dining table, garden swing and sun lounges
- Large 3m undercover rear deck and 1.8m swim deck for 'at water level' enjoyment
- Boat hitch for towing speedboat or dinghy
- Beefeater Hooded BBQ with wok burner
- Two camp ovens to cook food on a fire on the riverbank (outside of fire restriction dates)
- 8 fold up deck chairs and spare fold up tressle table to use on the riverbank (when the boat is out on hire/drive)
- Economical 2 x 4 stroke Yamaha motors (newly installed 2020)
- Electrical power supply provided by 10 solar panels and a massive 20 kw/hr lithium battery bank and 7.5kw Selectronic Inverter (installed February 2021). Only when required, will the Honda generator automatically start. This power system greatly helps with reducing the fuel running costs for our customers.
- 2 outdoor Evakool ice chests
- 1-2 person kayak included in your houseboat hire
- Satellite phone for when no normal mobile service available
- PLEASE NOTE: Access to the houseboat is via a set of aluminium steps with two handrails. If you have accessibility concerns, please give us a call and we can also email you photos of the steps if required.
Frequently Asked Questions for Hire and Drive option
Do I need a special licence?
No - a current car driver's licence is all you need.
Can anyone drive a houseboat, even if I have not driven a houseboat before?
Yes - as long as you are over 18 years of age. On arrival you will be instructed on the operation and navigation of your houseboat by a fully licenced operator. You will then be taken on a short orientation cruise to make sure you are comfortable handling the craft.
How many people are allowed on 'Moving Waters'?
Maritime regulations state the number of persons on board must not exceed the number of berths, being 10. Children under 12 months of age are not included in the count.
How much bond do I have to pay and when do I get it back?
Bond is $1500. The bond will be refunded within
14 days, if the boat is returned in suitable condition and less fuel
charges.
Please note that our insurance excess is $2000, therefore if major damages occur to the houseboat, an additional bond of $500 plus fuel charges will need to be paid PRIOR to departure from the houseboat
Are houseboat holidays suitable for children?
Yes - houseboats are fantastic for family holidays. There is so much to do on a houseboat for families - swimming, fishing, kayaking, exploring the bush at your mooring location, collecting wood for campfires (when there is no fire ban) and cooking on the campfire, watching wildlife, watching the supplied DVD's and if you have a dinghy or speedboat, other water sports including kneeboarding, wakeboarding or skiing.
Is there enough water in the river for a houseboat holiday and if so, how far can we travel?
There is plenty of water in the river for you to enjoy a houseboat holiday from Renmark. You can travel a good distance in the time that you have on board - remember though you have to travel back again! We recommend that you travel upstream as it is a very beautiful part of the river and there are many mooring spots to choose from. We prefer that you don't travel downstream as there are some very shallow spots to navigate and there are less river access points for us to provide you assistance if required. The other thing to consider by going downstream is that the Paringa Bridge has to be booked in to be lifted so that you can get through (opening times are either 9.30am or 2.30pm on most days of the year) and you will also have to go through Lock 5 shortly after.
Can I travel at night on the river?
No - Houseboats cannot be driven after sunset.
Fuel Costs - How much will I use and what will it cost?
Fuel usage depends on weather (eg wind), how fast and how far you travel. The most economical speed is around 2600-2800 revs and the boat will use approximately 10 litres/hour. Fuel is also used for the generator. Please remember generator run time is reduced due to the fact that the houseboat has 10 solar panels on the roof of the boat providing a great deal of your power needs.
What is provided onboard 'Moving Waters'
• All bed linen (sheets, quilts, spare blankets), pillows, bath towels for each person (please bring own swimming towels), hand towels, 4 facewashers, 2 tea towels, apron, oven mitts.
• A small selection of DVD's, books and games
• Outdoor ice chests are provided and we can purchase bagged and block ice on request
• Liquid detergent, dishcloth, scourer, garbage bags, glad wrap, alfoil,
1 roll of paper towel, 6 rolls of toilet paper, washing machine powder, dishwasher tabs (approximately 8), soap, small sachets of shampoo and conditioner, shower caps, basic cleaning products and vacuum cleaner, 1 litre milk, tea/coffee/sugar sachets, 8 coffee pods to get you started!
• One x 2 person kayak. Also two camp ovens and 8 fold up camp chairs to use on the riverbank (when the boat is booked for hire/drive)
What do I need to bring?
• Swimming towels
• Ice for outdoor ice chest (we can arrange supply of bagged and block ice upon request).
• Clothing
• Fishing rod and worms.
• Food and drink - there is excellent shopping
in Renmark with 2 supermarkets - Woolworths and Foodland - as well as BWS, Sip n Save, specialty butchers and bakeries.
Where do we leave our car whilst on the houseboat?
Your car can be parked on James Avenue near the houseboat or next to our residential premises across the road from the houseboat mooring, which is at your own risk. Boat trailers can be parked on the lawn of our home residence.
Rates and Booking
Moving Waters Rates
| HIRE DRIVE OPTION (set rate for up to 10 people) | OFF PEAK Jun/July/Aug | NORMAL Sept-Dec and Feb-May | PEAK Dec/Jan School Holidays |
| Weekends (min 3 nights) | $2200 | $2500 | Negotiable |
| Midweek (4 nights) | $2350 | $2600 | Negotiable |
| Public Hols/Long w/e (min 4 nights) | $2600 | $2950 | $3650 |
| Week (7 nights) | $3050 | $3400 | $4300 |
| New Year's Week (7 nights) | $4800 | ||
| Easter (min 5 nights) | $4300 | ||
| Prices valid until 31st December 2022 Prices are subject to change without notification Terms and conditions of hire | |||
Please Note: Only moored accommodation is available to be booked online, not hire and drive. If you wish to book "Moving Waters" for hire and drive, please fill out the "Enquiry Form' and we will get back to you promptly. Alternatively please call us on 0429865749.
HIRE DRIVE TERMS
Check In: 2.00pm ---- Check Out: 9.30am
Deposit: $500 --- Bond: $1,500 **
Midweek hires can be taken from a Sunday at the same nightly rate as midweek. Week hires can be taken from a Saturday or Sunday. Hires commencing midweek can be negotiated with us.
** Please note that our insurance excess is $2000. Therefore if major damages occur to the houseboat, customers will need to pay an additional $500 bond plus fuel usage charges before departure from the houseboat.
*Rates for week hires (off peak and normal periods) will be higher if the hire goes over a long weekend. Please enquire about these rates.
Moving Waters
| MOORED OPTION These rates are per night and are based on 2 adults occupying one bed (twin share) for a minimum 2 night stay. If all people as part of the booking require separate bedrooms, additional charges apply. | NORMAL (per night rate) Feb - mid Dec | PEAK (per night rate) School Holidays, Long Weekends, Easter and special events | |
| Weekends (Fri, Sat & Sun) | $290 | See rates online | |
| Midweek | $265 | See rates online | |
| Long Weekend | See rates online | ||
| Easter | See rates online |
$60/night for each additional person 16 years and over at time of stay.
$30/night for each additional child under 16 years at time of stay.
Prices valid until 31st December 2022
Prices are subject to change without notification
MOORED TERMS
Check In: 2.00pm ---- Check Out: 10am
Deposit: 20% of total booking cost --- Bond: $450 minimum
Cot with linen $25 and high chair available $15 for duration of stay.
$40/bed if the queen beds are required to be split into singles
The number of minimum nights required vary depending on the time of year - refer to the booking calendar in the "Book Now" button for this information
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