Jodie and Michael will be able to provide you with all the information you require and can take your booking over the phone or via email. Please be aware of our terms and conditions before booking.
Jodie or Michael Butson
Within Australia: 1800 FOXTALE
or 0418 400 201 or (08) 8540 2378
Overseas:
+61 438 829 719 or +61 8 8540 2378
Email: hire@foxtalehouseboats.com.au
Clothing
Winter days tend to be mild and can get quite warm (usually several degrees warmer than Adelaide, SA's capital city). Being inland, nights can be crisp so ensure you bring warm clothes for those camp fires on the bank where you can enjoy spectacular night skies filled with stars. Summer tends to be a few degrees hotter so bring something cool to wear during the day and to sleep in.
Food
Bring plenty! Allow for limited freezer capacity so plan your meals. Remember that towns along the river have good supplies of fresh meat and produce and eating establishments. One of our hirers had a great idea for avoiding over-catering. Each couple was allocated one or two days when they would provide and prepare meals for everyone on board. Works well and shares the work load!
Drink
You are the best judge of what you need there! We strongly recommend over-catering!
Linen
We provide bed linen, towels and hand towels. It may still be a good idea to bring your own beach towels.
Cleaning
Some cleaning items are provided including tea towels, dishcloths and limited quantities of dishwasher powder, dishwashing liquid, garbage bags. Bring extra just in case!
Personal Items
Don't forget your toiletries, sunscreen, insect repellent and fly spray, DVDs, CDs and videos, games, and reading material.
Conditions of Hire
Departure and return times are flexible and we will do our best to fit in with your requirements, depending on other bookings.
Deposit: $400 payable before booking is confirmed.
Final Payment: Due 6 weeks prior to trip.
Security Bond: $1000 cash payable on boarding.
Your bond will be refunded by mail, less any fuel costs, when the boat is returned at the agreed time, in good order and condition. Damage or loss will be charged for at cost of repair/replacement. The person responsible for the hire of the craft must present a current boat or car licence.
- * Instructions will be given in handling the craft
- * The number of persons on board at any time must not exceed marine regulations
- * The boat must not be driven at night
- * No pets, firearms, axes, chainsaws or trailbikes
- * The owner or manager reserve the right to refuse hire to any person(s)
- * No smoking inside the houseboat
- * The boat must not be used in backwaters and is restricted to within the Murray River channels.
Cancellation fees are:
- * 45 to 90 days - $150,
- * 45 days or less full monies surrendered unless rebooked for full amount