About Blackwood River Houseboats
Blackwood River Houseboats offers a unique way to experience the natural beauty of Augusta and Western Australia’s Margaret River region.
Blackwood River Houseboats offers a unique way to experience the natural beauty of
Augusta and Western Australia’s Margaret River region. From our off-grid base on the banks of the Blackwood River, we help couples, families and friends escape the everyday and reconnect in one of the South West’s most remarkable natural environments.
Cruise through protected waterways, find a peaceful place to moor, explore by kayak or simply relax on deck and enjoy the river at your own pace.
A Personal Houseboat Experience
The Blackwood River is more than where we operate. It is our home.
Our houseboats are named after our children, reflecting the personal care we bring to every stay. Your hosts, Pam and James, prepare each houseboat with the essentials you need so you can settle in, slow down and immerse yourself in the experience.
We believe the best holidays create time for the things that are often missing from everyday life: uninterrupted conversations, outdoor adventures, shared meals and the freedom to do absolutely nothing.
Get Back to Nature Without Leaving Comfort Behind
A houseboat holiday allows you to experience the river without giving up the comforts that make a getaway relaxing.
Our houseboats feature comfortable sleeping areas, fully equipped kitchens, hot showers, flushing toilets, cabin heating and outdoor decks where you can dine, unwind and watch the river drift by.
Your stay also includes equipment that helps you make the most of the river, including:
A powered dinghy
Kayaks
Stand-up paddleboards
Bed linen and towels
Barbecue facilities
Children’s life jackets on request
Pack your food, drinks, fishing gear and adventurous spirit. We will help you with the rest.
Explore the Blackwood River at Your Own Pace
The lower Blackwood River is one of Western Australia’s most memorable destinations for boating, fishing, kayaking, birdwatching and nature-based holidays.
Your houseboat journey can take you from our Augusta base through the Hardy Inlet and along the Blackwood River towards Alexandra Bridge. Designated swing moorings allow you to stop and enjoy different locations while helping protect the riverbanks and riverbed.
Spend your days cruising, fishing, swimming, paddling or photographing the surrounding landscape. If slowing down is the priority, find a peaceful mooring, open a bottle of local wine and enjoy the view.
An Eco-Certified Tourism Experience
Blackwood River Houseboats is an eco-certified tourism business operating on Wadandi Boodja in Western Australia’s South West.
Environmental responsibility has been part of the operation from the beginning. Our houseboat base and vessels operate completely off-grid, helping us maintain a minimal environmental footprint in this sensitive natural setting.
Our goal is simple: to help guests enjoy the Blackwood River while respecting the environment that makes the experience so special.
Our environmental measures include:
- Solar power for the houseboat base and cabins
- Harvesting and storing rainwater
- Sealed onboard holding tanks
- Low-emission four-stroke outboard motors
- Swing moorings designed to minimise disturbance
- Operational practices that help protect the river and its banks
Time to Relax and Reconnect
A houseboat holiday gives you something increasingly difficult to find space.
There are no crowded hotel corridors, busy schedules or pressure to rush from one attraction to the next. Instead, you can wake to birdsong, enjoy breakfast on deck and decide how the day unfolds.
Cruise further along the river, launch a kayak, cast a fishing line or stay exactly where you are. The choice is yours.
Discover More of Augusta and the Margaret River Region
Your houseboat can become a comfortable base for exploring Augusta and the wider Margaret River region.
Visit nearby wineries, restaurants, galleries, walking trails and natural attractions. Depending on the time of year, you may also experience
migrating whales, seasonal wildflowers and an extraordinary variety of native birdlife.
Pam and James can recommend local activities, tours and contacts to help you make more of your stay.
Discover More of Augusta and the Margaret River Region
Your houseboat can become a comfortable base for exploring Augusta and the wider Margaret River region.
Visit nearby wineries, restaurants, galleries, walking trails and natural attractions. Depending on the time of year, you may also experience
migrating whales, seasonal wildflowers and an extraordinary variety of native birdlife.
Pam and James can recommend local activities, tours and contacts to help you make more of your stay.
Ready to Experience the Blackwood River?
Choose your houseboat, check availability and begin planning a getaway built around nature, freedom and time together.