About: Around 23 million years ago, the landscape we now know as the Tweed Valley was dramatically different. Mt Warning, also known as Wollumbin, is an iconic landmark located in our Northern Rivers region. The volcano itself is dormant, having last erupted millions of years ago. It rises to an elevation of 1,156 meters (3,793 feet) above sea level, making
Banora Point to Murwillumbah Ski Lodge Gardens at Barney’s Point, conducted by the Bernoth family, was a busy place in the late sixties and on into the seventies. Rex Bernoth would patrol the streets of the Twin Towns and beyond, extolling the virtues of the “very, very excellent” water ski exhibition to be seen on the Tweed River two or
Breathe in, Breathe out Embark on a wellness journey like no other. Here on the Tweed we are surrounded by pristine waters, lush rainforest canopies, an abundance of bird and wildlife and the rolling hills of the Tweed Valley stretching as far as the eye can see… Cruising a houseboat throughout these diverse landscapes offers the perfect opportunity to immerse
Welcome aboard… We have a deep-seated need to ensure that every guest has a safe and enjoyable experience on our houseboats, and a comprehensive briefing is a part of delivering this service. This briefing covers important topics such as driving and anchoring, navigation, emergencies, electrical use, toilet and water usage, kitchen and appliances, tender and tinny motors, safety and equipment.
What an adventure this has been! It’s fair to say that the past 12 months have been quite a journey! We’ve welcomed new team members, new opportunities and spread our ‘boaty’ wings with the expansion of our business taking things to a whole new level. New Business – New Boats The acquisition of Boyds Bay Houseboats allowed us to spread
What’s New at Berger Houseboats! We are always striving to improve our quality of service and are constantly improving procedures and upgrading features aboard the houseboats which means a better experience all round for you. Apart from our new and improved website (that we hope you have enjoyed scrolling through) we have had a busy couple of months organising and
Holiday here this year! 5 reasons why you should choose a houseboat holiday in 2021 Isolation Vacation Covid has certainly changed the way we live our day-to-day lives. We now live in a world of shopping centre check-ins, constant hand washing and sanitising, mask-wearing and social distancing. A houseboat holiday is a perfect way to avoid the crowds and get
2020 was an eventful year in oh so many ways! High highs and low lows but overall a positive experience.
The year started well with the fleet busy, happy guests and relaxing days on the river. Drought, bush fires and then storms affected many of our guests, but we were able to offer an escape from the reality of their difficulties.
We recently had some lovely guests visit from across the ditch for a week stay aboard Blue Bayou. We absolutely loved reading about their adventures and thought it was definitely worth sharing! If you are thinking of a houseboat holiday on the Tweed this will surely help make your decision much easier!
Our Houseboating Journey – 25 Years on the Beautiful Tweed River In the Beginning After many generations of small crop farming in Terranora, Rob decided to start a houseboat holiday business from scratch. Not knowing a great deal about boats or being overly confident in water it may not have seemed like the most logical career move. After much research,
