Murray River Houseboat in August - thoughts please
#1
Murray River Houseboat in August - thoughts please
Hi there Oz lot.
Me and him are rather hoping to get a break away this winter & my eyes have drifted to maybe a houseboat on the Murray River .
Has anyone done this at all please? What would the weather be like in August.
Thanks to anyone who could give a bit of an insight.
Me and him are rather hoping to get a break away this winter & my eyes have drifted to maybe a houseboat on the Murray River .
Has anyone done this at all please? What would the weather be like in August.
Thanks to anyone who could give a bit of an insight.
#2
Re: Murray River Houseboat in August - thoughts please
Hi there Oz lot.
Me and him are rather hoping to get a break away this winter & my eyes have drifted to maybe a houseboat on the Murray River .
Has anyone done this at all please? What would the weather be like in August.
Thanks to anyone who could give a bit of an insight.
Me and him are rather hoping to get a break away this winter & my eyes have drifted to maybe a houseboat on the Murray River .
Has anyone done this at all please? What would the weather be like in August.
Thanks to anyone who could give a bit of an insight.
Or you could come stay with us in Perth. It's still cold and wet but I've got a slow cooker, bread recipes and loads of room for you guys.
#3
Re: Murray River Houseboat in August - thoughts please
Hi there Oz lot.
Me and him are rather hoping to get a break away this winter & my eyes have drifted to maybe a houseboat on the Murray River .
Has anyone done this at all please? What would the weather be like in August.
Thanks to anyone who could give a bit of an insight.
Me and him are rather hoping to get a break away this winter & my eyes have drifted to maybe a houseboat on the Murray River .
Has anyone done this at all please? What would the weather be like in August.
Thanks to anyone who could give a bit of an insight.
, depending on River height the lower river is more attractive , marginally warmer ( freezing nights both areas ) but if the river is really high I think Echuca is best .But then I always did like Echuca so I,m biased.
Weather wise (cough ) early August cold , late August low 20s , if its raining quite a bit warmer day and night , cold and misty days create a great atmosphere on the River.
#4
Re: Murray River Houseboat in August - thoughts please
Yes it will be cold - average range 5-17C. Not a lot of rain though, so you should have a good time as long as you take plenty of warm clothes.
#5
Re: Murray River Houseboat in August - thoughts please
Would be rather hoping to spot an assortment of wildlife. I love birds.
Any thoughts on Platypus spotting tours that way or a few other bits we might go see?
Sound like a right tourist twerp . My only saving grace is that if you came to the Top of the South Island New Zealand , I could help.
#6
Re: Murray River Houseboat in August - thoughts please
I'm not sure TBH. I've no idea of this area at all. I don't mind mood and atmosphere. It would be good for watching & photos . A wee bit of chill is OK but wouldn't want my digits breaking off into the river with frostbite.
Would be rather hoping to spot an assortment of wildlife. I love birds.
Any thoughts on Platypus spotting tours that way or a few other bits we might go see?
Sound like a right tourist twerp . My only saving grace is that if you came to the Top of the South Island New Zealand , I could help.
Would be rather hoping to spot an assortment of wildlife. I love birds.
Any thoughts on Platypus spotting tours that way or a few other bits we might go see?
Sound like a right tourist twerp . My only saving grace is that if you came to the Top of the South Island New Zealand , I could help.
If the Perricoota and Barmah / Mathoura forests are in flood you should see ample bird life , kangaroos and wallabys
But if the Rivers are low Mildura / Renmark would be better .
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Re: Murray River Houseboat in August - thoughts please
Hi there Oz lot.
Me and him are rather hoping to get a break away this winter & my eyes have drifted to maybe a houseboat on the Murray River .
Has anyone done this at all please? What would the weather be like in August.
Thanks to anyone who could give a bit of an insight.
Me and him are rather hoping to get a break away this winter & my eyes have drifted to maybe a houseboat on the Murray River .
Has anyone done this at all please? What would the weather be like in August.
Thanks to anyone who could give a bit of an insight.
BB
#8
Re: Murray River Houseboat in August - thoughts please
Thanks everyone. Not sure if we want to be cold so perhaps I should be considering October time.