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Bushranger I

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Combining country comfort with modern amenities, this houseboat is full of surprises! Come on board and settle in to your home away from home.

Bushranger I is a solid family houseboat with four proper bedrooms, flexible extra sleeping and a big top deck for long afternoons on the Murray. The current page lists it as sleeping up to 12, with 4 bedrooms and 1 main bathroom. 

All four bedrooms have queen beds that can also be split into singles, so the setup works well for families, couples or mixed groups. There’s also a sofa bed in the main living area and a queen fold-down bed for extra sleeping when needed. 

Inside, the rear kitchen is fully equipped with two full-size fridge/freezers, a dishwasher, coffee machine and the usual cookware, crockery and dining gear. There are two dining settings, so there’s plenty of room for everyone to spread out. 

Upstairs, you’ve got an 8-person heated spa, shaded rooftop dining, sunbeds, a bar and plenty of room to settle in for the afternoon. There’s also a chef’s BBQ and large ice boxes for keeping drinks close by. 

Practical stuff is covered too, with a washing machine, dryer, instantaneous hot water, air conditioning, gas heating, rear deck security camera and a ski-boat hold-off arm. Twin 60hp motors handle the cruising side of things. 

Bushranger I is a good fit if you want a straightforward family boat with flexible beds, plenty of fridge space and a top deck built for actually using.

Good for
Families, groups of friends, mixed sleeping groups, ski boat trips and longer stays.

Worth knowing
Sleeps up to 12, with 4 bedrooms, 1 main bathroom, 4 queen beds that can split into singles, a sofa bed, a queen fold-down bed, an 8-person heated spa, two full-size fridge/freezers, rooftop bar, washing machine and dryer. 

Want every detail?
Open the sections below for the full kitchen, outdoor, bedroom, bathroom, laundry, technical and entertainment lists.

Pricing

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01 February - 30 April $2,900 $3,350 $3,700 $4,150 $4,500 $450
01 May - 05 September $1,900 $2,200 $2,500 $2,800 $3,100 $300
05 September - 19 December $2,550 $2,950 $3,350 $3,750 $4,150 $400
04 January - 31 January $4,500 $4,980 $5,460 $5,940 $6,420 $480
Security bond of $1000 must be paid.

Deposit = $800
10% discount for Seniors Card Holders (minimum 5 night stay, not available public holidays, Vic school holidays or peak times).
Christmas and New Years (7 night minimum) – Price and availability on request.
Easter (5 night minimum) – Price and availability on request.
10% Loading for Public Holiday Long Weekends including Melbourne Cup weekend.
Sorry, no boarding on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Features

  • Fully Equipped Rear Kitchen
  • Cutlery/Crockery/Cookware
  • Fridge/Freezer/Dishwasher
  • Drinking water supplied
  • TV/DVD/CD
  • 2x Dining Settings
  • 1x New Kitchen
  • 2x Full size Fridges/Freezers
  • 1x Dishwasher
  • Nespresso Mini Solo Pod Coffee Machine
  • Ice Box
  • Staircase to top deck
  • Chef’s BBQ
  • Large Ice Box x 2
  • 8 Person Heated Spa
  • Shaded Rooftop Dining and sun beds
  • Adequate containment for Rubbish and Recycling
  • Top deck bar
  • Stairs to top deck
  • 4x Queen beds, beds can also be split into singles
  • 1x Sofabed in main living area
  • 1x Queen Fold Down Bed
  • Linen Provided
  • Storage Facilities
  • Sleep apnea machines require 12-volt adaptor (this facility at fold down queen bed only)
  • 3x Vanities with basins in selected Queen Bedrooms
  • 1x Modern Bathroom
  • Line and Pegs Upstairs
  • Iron and Ironing board
  • Mop/Broom/Vacuum Cleaner
  • Top loading washing machine
  • Tumble Drier
  • 2 x 60hp motors
  • Easy-Start quiet generator
  • Full safety gear to meet NSW waterways Commercial survey requirements, including a first aid kit
  • Instantaneous gas hot water
  • Air-Conditioned and Gas Heated
  • Rear deck security camera
  • Ski Boat hold off arm

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Local Tips
Trentham Estate can be extremely busy on weekends, so we recommend calling in advance to secure a table in the restaurant area. We also recommend arriving before 11 to avoid houseboat traffic.
 
Monak Win co is highly recommended. They have limited opening hours which are advised on their social media, so please follow for timings and events. You can also call to organise a private tasting.

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