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      See The South West From The Comfort & Privacy Of Your Own Houseboat

      • BBQ & Drinks Esky
      • Gas Hot Water
      • Relax, Sit Back And Watch The Sunset From The Deck
      • Standard Household Fridge/Freezer
      • Upper Deck Entertaining Area
      General Info

      Houseboat Holidays has been in operation on the Walpole-Nornalup Inlet System since 1984.

      Houseboat Holiday's aims to provide a holiday experience that is both magic and memorable. The houseboats are designed and maintained to provide a living environment that provides both elements of the experience.

      Each houseboat is luxuriously appointed with all the comforts of home plus an upper deck for outdoor entertaining & relaxation. In addition, a 4m dinghy with 15hp motor is provided to enhance the adventure and allow easy access to the unique and tranquil waterways of the Frankland and Deep Rivers. Houseboat Holiday's aims to provide a holiday experience that is both magic and memorable. The Houseboats are designed and maintained to provide a living environment that provides both elements of the experience.

      4m dinghy with 15hp motor. Upper deck entertaining area. BBQ & drinks esky. CD/radio/MP3 player. Gas hot water. Standard household shower and flush toilet. Gas stove and oven. Standard household fridge/freezer. Mattresses, pillows, doonas & extra blankets. Crockery, cutlery and cookware. Cruise-Away has frequently been called the honeymoon boat, as many a newly wed couple have enjoyed the peace and tranquillity of the inlet system aboard her. Break Away has been designed with the aim of maximising living space for a comfortable stay. The Hide Away is the largest boat in the fleet.

      Each of the houseboats comes with their own dinghy for your added enjoyment. You can have fun navigating into the upper reaches of the rivers or dinghy into shore to explore the pathways across to view the Southern Ocean at Shelly and Circus beaches. Delight in the Breathtaking Beauty of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park from the Comfort and Privacy of your own superbly appointed Houseboat. There can be no better way of absorbing the atmosphere of this paradise than from the mobile privacy and solitude of a houseboat, affording total independence to explore and enjoy this idyllic setting.

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      Established
      1984
      ABN
      21 109 763 575
      Service Notes
      Open Weekdays And Public Holidays
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      Category
      Houseboats - Hire
      Keywords
      Eco tourism, Walpole, Western Australia, ancient empire walk, beach, bellanger beach, circular pool, circus beach, fishing, frankland river, houseboats, monastary landing, old knoll, resort, sealer's cove, shelly beach, snake island, tree top walk
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      Do I need to have a skippers ticket?

      No, there is no requirement to have a skippers ticket. However, having one is an advantage. It will reduce the amount of instruction time and you will already be familiar with some boat handling skills. The Department of Transport has reviewed our houseboat operations and audits our processes on a regular basis to ensure boating safety on the water is maintained without the need for our customers to have a skippers ticket.


      Won't I freeze in the Winter?

      No. The houseboats are well insulated and we provide heating on board in the winter months to keep you warm and cosy.


      Can I bring my pet?

      Sorry, because you are entering a National Park / Wilderness Area and Marine Park, we can't allow pets on the houseboats.


      Where can I leave my Car? Will it be secure?

      We have ample parking for cars, caravans and trailers at our houseboat jetty on private property. Rob and Louise live on site to keep an eye on everything.


      Can Anyone drive a houseboat?

      Yes! All you need is a valid drivers licence, and be a responsible person over the age of 18 years of age. The staff at houseboat holidays will give you all the instructions you need about the vessels, their handling, mooring and the geography of the inlet. The familiarisation session should take about an hour. Then you will be all set to enjoy your on-water holiday experience.


      Can I fish in the Marine Park?

      Yes, absolutely. The Walpole Nornalup Marine Park is designated as a Recreational park and has no sanctuary areas. This means you can fish the whole inlet system without any geographic restrictions. You do need to be aware that if you are fishing from the houseboat or the dinghy at least one member of the party needs to have a recreational boat fishing license from the Department of Fisheries.


      Does the dinghy come with a motor?

      Yes, each dinghy comes with a 15hp 2stroke motor with tiller arm control. There will be two 20litre dinghy tanks on-board at your holiday commencement and more available if/when required.


      I have Sleep Apnea, can I still go on a houseboat holiday?

      Yes, our houseboat holiday power supply is suited to run your sleep apnea machine. Our pure sine wave inverter was especially chosen and purchased with such devices as yours in mind.