Houseboating Adventures - Issue 19 - (Page 48) Mannum, South Australia www.dreamboatel.au River Dream Boatel has been awarded Australia’s first 5 Star houseboat rating by AAA Tourism, the same organization that rates hotels, motels and caravan parks. River Dream Boatel is considered to be one of the most beautiful and unusual houseboats in the world. Located in Southern Australia, Boatel launches out of Mannum and works its way along the beautiful River Murray where the Australian bush borders its shores. It’s not uncommon to see kangaroos, and the rare Koala, and if you’re out bush walking you may meet a friendly Aussie bushman. Australia awaits. . .imagine 300 foot towering cliffs, deep blue lagoons and scenery that will take your breath away. Kangaroos, koala bears and the friendliest people on Earth will be your hosts on the fabulous River Dream Boatel. Located just two hours from Sydney, in southern Australia, the world’s most incredible houseboat is waiting for you, your family and your best friends. And it’s not that expensive with packages from just $129 per person per night. Boatel was built by an architectural practice in )6B@" A05("%C&5AB9&@ Mannum, South Australia, around 5 years ago. The traditional houseboat builders were not prepared to construct something that in their opinion was not a houseboat. Boatel is 71.5’ long and 28’ wide. Total height is around 23’, and the draft is 3’. The displacement is around 45 tons. The boat moves along with two Honda 115HP 4 stroke outboards. Steering is hydraulic to the helm, whilst throttle is electronic to the helm. Boatel creates the house power with an http://www.dreamboatel.au
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