The Southern Sun is a very spacious 8 berth luxury houseboat. Decked out with all the modern conveniences you’d expect from a houseboat. It sleeps up to 8 people very comfortably and includes a sensational relaxing spa – allowing you to unwind on the river.

Located in Kia Marina, Southern Houseboats is on the western side of the River Murray just 1.5 hours drive frm Adelaide. Just over the river by ferry at Mannum and 7km along the river road upstream. CLICK ON THE SMALL PICKS FOR A BETTER LOOK -——→>>

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• 2 bedrooms with queen-size beds
• 2 with split-a-part queens
• Kitchen is larger than most with fridge & freezer, microwave, dishwasher, oven, cook top, griller & many cupboards.
• Large front room
• Bar & bar fridge
• Fully ducted air-conditioning
• TV, Video, DVD & 5 stacker CD/Radio
• Music can be controlled to the front deck, front lounge, back deck & top deck which has it’s own volume control.
• The front deck has a large esky, hooded BBQ and room for alfresco dining.
• The electrical system has a diesel generator in the pontoon which is run by an inverter system that will start automatically when the power is down
• There is a second Helm also on the top deck
• It has a spa and another large esky on the top deck
• 2 bathrooms with shower, vanity & toilets
• Store room with toilet, tuckerbox freezer and wash trough
• Two 75hp Honda 4 stroke motors out of the way under the back deck
• Large swim deck & swim ladder
• Boat hook on the side
• Aluminum gangplank hides under the front deck and extends at the pull of a rope
• Rooms also have access to the outside deck

We supply

• cultery
• crockery
• cooking utensils
• drinking water
• pillows/pillowcases
• blankets, quilts or doonas
• linen – sheets, bath towels, bath mats, hand towels, tea towels
• cleaning equipment
• fire extinguishers
• life vests and/or buoys
• first aid kits
• two way radio (UHF, Marine)

• Two bedrooms have Queen size doubles.
• Two bedrooms have Queen size doubles which split-apart for Two Singles.
• There are two helms to make sure the captain is not left down stairs on a sunny cruise.
• Plenty of room for Alfresco breakfast on the front deck. Look out for the kookaburras who may need a piece of breakfast sausage.
• Don’t forget your camera.

Extra days by negotiation

Off Peak June, July, August
Normal 1st September to 15th December
1st February to 31st May
Peak 15th December to 31st January

Payment Terms:

DEPOSIT of $800 is payable within 7 days of a booking for confirmation of hire. The BALANCE of the hire fee is required no later than 6 weeks prior to your departure date. Before boarding a CASH SECURITY DEPOSIT of $1200 is payable. The bond is refunded within 14 days upon the end of the hire period, less fuel/oil costs and any other loss or damage at cost, or until any insurance claim is settled.
Note: All rates and bonds are subject to alteration without notice.

Boarding:

Week – Monday 3.00pm till Monday 10.00am or
Week – Friday 3.00pm till Friday 10.00am
Midweek – Monday 3.00pm till Friday 10.00am
Weekend – Friday 3.00pm till Monday 10.00am
Long Weekend – Friday 3.00pm till Tuesday 10.00am
Easter – Thursday 3.00pm till Tuesday 10.00am

Located in Kia Marina, Southern Houseboats is on the western side of the River Murray just 1.5 hours drive from Adelaide. Just over the river by ferry at Mannum and 7km along the river road upstream.

Our two houseboats Foreplay and the Southern Sun are managed by the team at Kia who’ve had many years of professional experience on the river.

Ice and provisions can be arranged. Please contact us before you commence boarding your houseboat.

Southern Sun Houseboat

c/- Kia Marina, Mannum SA, 5238
Phone: 0418 898 045
Fax: 08 8322 0928