Welcome to Griffens Marina Houseboats.
We invite you to enjoy a special Murray River houseboat holiday aboard one of our superb hire houseboats ...
Our fabulous range of hire houseboats on the Murray River at Blanchetown, South Australia enables you to plan your perfect houseboat holiday cruise - whether it be a small houseboat for an intimate escape for two, an affordable relaxing family break, or a totally indulgent adventure for ten in sophisticated luxury - the choice is yours!
We know you will enjoy checking out the many quality features that make our Murray River houseboats so popular with local, interstate and overseas clients.
Our private houseboat marina at Blanchetown on the Murray River is only 1.5 hours from Adelaide, in South Australia, and is situated on the Sturt Highway, upstream from Lock One, making it the most accessible houseboat holiday destination in the Riverland.
With flat, lawned access to our houseboats - loading on your supplies is a breeze -you just back your car up to your houseboat and start unpacking!
WATER LEVELS ?... ABSOLUTELY PERFECT FOR A HOUSEBOAT HOLIDAY AT BLANCHETOWN!
Being above Lock 1, we always have plenty of water for boating and leisure activities, especially a houseboat holiday, and we enjoy a wide, easy to navigate section of this majestic river - in fact our levels remain unchanged!
"...the river is brimming from Lock 1 at Blanchetown to the Victorian border..." Nigel Austin Rural Editor, Advertiser 17/11/08 - and yes it is still brimming above Lock 1 in 2010!
Due to the low levels below the Lock, our section of the river is now teaming with extra bird life. This is a special time to visit us and share our great location, so take the opportunity to experience our part of the Murray now!
To view the Houseboat Hirers Association Live Web Cams to see the river for yourself, visit www.hha.eyeballit.info/
With tranquil backwaters, an abundance of deep mooring spots, prolific bird life and magnificent scenery, we really are…