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Murray River Water Level
The 'Unforgettables' operate in
the lower section of the Murray River, generally cruising between Murray
Bridge and Swan Reach - a 270km return trip.
The section of river between
Mannum (our base) to Swan Reach (200km return trip) is the widest and
deepest section along the entire Murray.
This section also has the
highest cliffs and the longest continuous stretches where these sheer
majestic cliffs plunge directly into this mighty river and forms a
spectacular contrast to the River Red Gums and rich wetland lagoons and
backwaters that are generally opposite these very deep sections.
Irrespective
of any droughts that frequently occur, this section is always
guaranteed
to have consistent water levels for houseboating and water sports for
2 main reasons;
1) The natural width and depth
that has evolved through millions of years creating an average depth totally
unobstructed over this 220km stretch between 30 to 50 feet (10 to 15
metres)
2) The control that SA Water
(our state water authority) has to maintain a consistent 'pool' level
through the loch and weir system South Australia has in place.
So rest assured a houseboating
holiday on an Unforgettable Houseboat (which draws less than 1 metre) in
this most spectacular section of river will be just that... Unforgettable.
The following websites have
further information regarding the Murray River system;
SA Water ~ www.sawater.com.au
Please feel free to
Contact Us if you
have any further questions. Visit our River Web Cam
for live, up to date images of the river at the Unforgettable Marina.
Following
you'll find a selection of our most frequently asked questions to assist you
in planning the best holiday you've ever had!
Why should I choose
an Unforgettable
Houseboat?
The Unforgettable Houseboats Fleet offers
Australia’s most
accredited and prestigious houseboats for hire combining quality, comfort, luxury and style.
We are the
winners of 17 Tourism Awards winning at Regional, State and
National Levels. We also were proud to receive the 2000 Australian
Marine Industry Federation's 'Boat of the Year Award' with Unforgettable
4 being named 'Houseboat' of the Year.
I've
never driven a houseboat before, are they easy to drive?
Modern
houseboats are surprisingly easy to operate. Our professional staff will
explain the operation of your rental from bow to stern before you leave the
marina and after your practical instruction you'll be on your way in
confidence. It's that easy!
Do
I need a special licence to drive a houseboat?
A full car driver’s licence
or boat licence is all that is required. The hirer must be over the age
of 21 years of age.
What if I need to contact you while we are away?
Base contact is available 24 hours a day by
mobile phone or by using the two-way radio onboard the houseboat.
What is onboard the boat?
Just about everything. Refer to the
Conditions of Hire page for further
information.
What do I need to bring?
All you need to bring is your food, drinks, personal toiletries,
CDs, DVDs, Videos, Binoculars
and fishing equipment.
How do I make a booking?
Simply phone
the Unforgettable office on 1800 656 323
to discuss available dates. Once you've decided
on the date and boat that best suits your group we will make a tentative booking for you. All
that is then required is for you to pay a deposit of $600 to confirm the
booking. This deposit
is deducted off your hire
fee and once this is made your final balance is due no later than eight weeks prior to departure.
What do I do with my
vehicle whilst on our houseboat holiday?
Free secure lock-up
car parking is available at the marina. We have a separate car park for
trailers
and boat
trailers
for your
convenience.
Can
I fish from my houseboat?
The
River Murray is a fishing enthusiast’s delight!
Sit back, cast your line off the
back
deck and be prepared to catch that elusive Murray Cod.
The abundance of fish in the river, whether European Carp, Redfin or Callop
will have you attending your line continuously. Don't have any fishing
lines? No worries! We also offer a full range of fishing
equipment for sale at the marina. You do not require a fishing licence
to fish in South Australia.
For further information on fishing on the
Murray River,
click
here!
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River Lane, Mannum SA 5238
Phone: +61 8 8569 2559 / Fax: +61
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Information updated:
Wednesday, 16 July 2008 05:57:14 PM
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