Golden Leisure Houseboats River Charm

18/01/2026

So you’ve hired a houseboat. You spend the afternoon cruising along the Murray River, taking it slow until you find the perfect spot to moor. The ochre cliffs sit quietly in the background, but it’s not until the sun begins to dip (BBQ on, river still, drink in hand) that you really notice them.

Suddenly the cliffs glow a deep golden orange, reflected on the water, and you realise this is exactly how evenings on the river are meant to be spent. 🧡

📷 Mills Media Productions

16/08/2024

So pleased for Barb and Geoff..check out the park it is looking amazing!

15/10/2023

21/07/2023

Feeling grateful for the overwhelming response to the Riverland Revival voucher system..we are officially booked out until mid January..thankyou to all the customers who have chosen Golden Leisure Houseboats River Charm as their next holiday destination..we are looking forward to making your holiday a memorable one!

11/06/2023

19/04/2023

Just imagine waking up to the sights and sounds of nature aboard your own private, floating hotel ✨

Houseboats are the perfect escape in the cooler months. You have the freedom to explore the Murray River at your own pace and stop off at one of our popular riverside hotels, cafes or brewery for lunch.

By night you can pull up opposite bending picturesque river cliffs, and simply let your worries float away as you snuggle up by a campfire and take in the natural beauty of the Riverland.

Explore the range of houseboats available in the Riverland and book your holiday now!
👉 www.visitriverland.com.au/houseboats

📸 Isaac Forman

18/04/2023

So excited to be enjoying this beautiful river again...work (well sort of lol) and leisure..prepping the boat..bookings coming back ...even the pelicans are back in town! Now relaxing back at the office..dont mind if we do!! Boat looking awesome thanks to Paulie scrubbin the boat..oiling the deck..new lights installed and outdoor setting on upper deck for guest to enjoy!

25/08/2022

There's something simply magical about the last light of the day. A stunning golden glow washing over the landscape.

We couldn't think of a better place to soak it all up!

📍 Lyrup, SA
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20/07/2022

On the way to the slip..wow the River is flowing but its absolutely beautiful from the kookaburras this morning sitting on the front deck to this beautiful scenery....some hairy parking manoeuvres but Captain Paul as usual was awesome ...after a day of navigating the crazy flow of water ripping through we get to enjoy our gorgeous backyard with a glass of red 🍷

14/07/2022

Winter time is our favourite time on the river..lots of laughs around the campfire and mother nature at her best ..another speccy sunset tonight..who needs tv!