Hawkesbury “Able” Houseboats You will need to contact them direct regarding current rates and conditions. Day Boat hire.

There are two sizes of day boats available for hire

fishing runabouts are stable
Half cabins are partially covered for those hot summer days

suitable for 4 pepole
suitable for 6 people

– You don’t need a licence

– Bait and ice is available for purchase at Hawkesbury Houseboat Marina

– Fuel is included in the hire price

– Day boats can be hired for up to 8 hours during the day (from 8:45am to 4:45pm)

– Bring a picnic lunch and explore the Hawkesbury River, Webbs Creek   and the MacDonald Rivers, there is so much to see!

– Overnight hire for dayboats is not available

A security deposit of $50 is payable.  This is refunded when you return the boat in good condition at the end of your hire

Day boats must be returned to the Marina by 4:45pm

Day Boat Hire Rates as of 1st January 2012                                           (hire rates may be subject to change without notice)
Open Runabout (maximum 4 people)
Half Cabin Day Boat (maximum 6 people)

2 hours
$85
$95

Half-Day Hire (up to 4 hours)
$125
$155

Full Day Hire (between 4 and 8 hours)
$155
$195

Day Boat Licence Number HD 0004