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Boatel Cairns

Boatel Cairns

3 out of 5
Berth H15 Sailfish Quay, Marlin Marina, Cairns, QLD
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With a stay at Boatel Cairns in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be steps from Reef Fleet Terminal and 10 minutes by foot from Cairns ...…

Boatel Cairns
Coomera Houseboat Holidays

Coomera Houseboat Holidays

3.5 out of 5
84 Shipper Dr, Coomera, QLD
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With a stay at Coomera Houseboat Holidays in Gold Coast (Coomera), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dreamworld and Warner Bros. Movie World.…

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All Seasons Houseboats

All Seasons Houseboats

3.5 out of 5
Dockside Dr, Mildura, VIC
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When you stay at All Seasons Houseboats in Mildura, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Ornamental Lakes Park and Mildura Brewery Pub.…

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Moama on Murray River Cruisers

Moama on Murray River Cruisers

3.5 out of 5
69 Dungula Way, Moama, NSW
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When you stay at Moama on Murray River Cruisers in Moama, you'll be on the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Chanter Estate Winery and Military Museum.…

Moama on Murray River Cruisers
Luxury on the Water

Luxury on the Water

120/439 Docklands Drive, Melbourne, VIC
The price is AU$340 per night from 10 Mar. to 11 Mar.

A stay at this houseboat places you in the heart of Melbourne, within a 15-minute walk of Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Star Observation Wheel.…

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Boats And Bedzzz Houseboat Stays & Renmark River Villas

Boats And Bedzzz Houseboat Stays & Renmark River Villas

3.5 out of 5
42 James Avenue, Renmark, SA
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When you stay at Boats And Bedzzz Houseboat Stays & Renmark River Villas in Renmark, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Jarret Memorial Gardens and 11 minutes ...…

Boats And Bedzzz Houseboat Stays & Renmark River Villas
Boyds Bay Houseboat Holidays

Boyds Bay Houseboat Holidays

3.5 out of 5
Tweed Marina, River Tce, Tweed Heads, NSW
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When you stay at Boyds Bay Houseboat Holidays in Tweed Heads, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Coolangatta Beach and Kirra Beach.…

Boyds Bay Houseboat Holidays
"The Cube" Murray River - Sit on the deck and dip your toes in the water!

"The Cube" Murray River - Sit on the deck and dip your toes in the water!

River Glen drive, White Sands, SA
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Located in White Sands, this houseboat is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Unity College and Murray Bridge Racecourse.…

"The Cube" Murray River - Sit on the deck and dip your toes in the water!
Corroboree Houseboats

Corroboree Houseboats

2.5 out of 5
Corroboree-Billabong Road, Point Stuart, NT
The price is AU$403 per night from 31 Mar. to 1 Apr.

When you stay at Corroboree Houseboats in Marrakai, you'll be steps from Corroboree Billabong.…

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Houseboat Hire for Australia

You’re unique and you know it. When your friends wear black, you wear red. When everyone else drinks wine, you’ve got a fancy cocktail. And when they’re all booking cruises or riverfront cabins, you’re letting your individuality shine. You’ll take a Australia houseboat, thankyouverymuch. Wait, what? Yeah, you heard us.

Houseboats were pretty much made for those with an independent streak. With no set itinerary and all the amenities of your very own home, “houseboat” might as well be spelled “freedom”. All this makes them the perfect way to explore Australia for those who like to take the road less travelled—or in this case, the waterway less travelled. Better yet, it’s easy to find everything from seriously photogenic, luxury houseboats to cheap houseboat hire in Australia that will have you floating down canals and pulling up to dock-side restaurants in no time.

Step 1: Look for pet-friendly houseboats in Australia. You may crave your freedom, but that doesn’t mean you want to leave your best friend/doggo behind.

Step 2: Make a legendary party playlist, pack up the esky, and yell “All aboard!” to whoever is listening. This can also be Step 1, if you don’t have a pet, but we question your life choices if that is the case.

This will be the holiday you’ll perfect that backflip—we’re sure of it. All you need are Australia budget houseboat rentals from lastminute.com.au, some new boardies, and a few mates to cheer you on. Those are the makings of any good getaway, aren’t they?

Top trending hotels in Australia

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
199 George St., Sydney, NSW
Free cancellation
The price is AU$252 per night from 6 Apr. to 7 Apr.

With a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.…

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$251 per night from 10 Mar. to 11 Mar.

With a stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney in Sydney (Sydney Central Business District), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Museum of Contemporary Art and Circular ...…

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
Casino Drive, Broadbeach Island Gold Coast, Broadbeach, QLD
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$189 per night from 10 Mar. to 11 Mar.

Located in Gold Coast (Broadbeach), The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast is within a 5-minute drive of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Surfers Paradise ...…

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

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QT Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast

5 out of 5
Cnr Gold Coast Highway And Staghorn Ave, 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$199 per night from 11 Mar. to 12 Mar.

With a stay at QT Gold Coast, you'll be centrally located in Gold Coast, within a 5-minute walk of Surfers Paradise Beach and Slingshot.…

QT Gold Coast
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