Kalinda
Kalinda is a stylish, spacious houseboat perfect for your next special occasion! Celebrate with family or friends as you cruise along the river. Relax undercover or lounge in the sun on the upper deck!
Vessel Features
- 4 separate bedrooms – 3 double, 1 bunk room (2 single beds). 1 double sofa lounge, 1 double trundle
- Bed linen, pillows & doonas included, you simply need to bring (or hire from us) towels
- Large spacious living area
- TV & DVD player
- Stereo CD player – Bluetooth compatible. Music can be piped upstairs for your enjoyment
- Fully equipped kitchen
- 220 litre two-door fridge
- Four burner gas stove, oven & grill
- Microwave & toaster
- Full bathroom, shower is separate to the toilet
- Second full bathroom upstairs
- Hair dryer & vacuum cleaner
- Electric anchor winch
- Stairs to access upper deck
- Great entertaining area on the upper deck with solid roof & clears on 3 sides
- Bar fridge & BBQ under the covered area upstairs
- Esky
- Dual driving stations
- Safety equipment
Quick Walkthrough
Featuring an extensive solar and generator charging system, the large, fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave oven and electric toaster. This is great news for coffee lovers as you’re welcome to bring along your own small pod machine!
The upper deck is accessed via the stairs at the rear of the boat. Upstairs you will find sun lounges, BBQ and entertaining area along with the second bathroom.
Hire Prices
Peak Holiday Occasions
| Charter Period | Hire Times | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas 2025, 7 nights | 7 night package, enquire for dates | $5,600 |
| New Years 2025 / 2026, 7 nights | 7 night package, enquire for dates | $6,150 |
| Easter 2025, 5 nights | Thurs 17th returning Tues 22nd April | $4,700 |
Please note: Boarding or returning on public holidays, Saturdays or Sundays will incur additional captains fees
| Charter Period | Hire Times | Weekend | Midweek | Long Weekend | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Season | Most of the year | $2,415 | $2,415 | $2,730 | $3,885 |
| Off Peak Season | 1 May to 31 Aug | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,520 | $3,200 |
| Peak Season | 1 Dec to 31 Jan excl. Xmas Week & New Year Week | $2,890 | $2,890 | $3,400 | $4,620 |
Fuel per engine hour* $36
Dinghy outboard motor hire: $95 weekend, $95 midweek, $130 week
- Security Bond – $2,000
- $500 deposit is required at all times to secure booking
- Balance of hire fee to be paid minimum of 30 days prior to departure on normal and off-peak seasons
- For Christmas and New Year hires $1,000 deposit is required to secure booking, with 50% of balance of hire due by 120 days and 100% due 90 days prior
- Fuel per engine hour may vary due to fluctuating fuel prices
- Tariffs subject to change without notice
- Weekend – Friday afternoon to Monday 8.00am: 2 or 3 nights
- Midweek – Monday afternoon to Friday 8.00am: 4 nights
- Week – Monday afternoon to Monday 8.00am or Friday afternoon to Friday 8.00am: 7 nights
- Gazetted Long Weekend – Friday afternoon to Tuesday 8.00am or Thursday afternoon to Monday 8.00am: 4 nights
- A Gazetted Long Weekend occurs when there is a public holiday on the Monday or Friday
- Boarding or returning on public holidays, Saturdays or Sundays will incur additional captains fees
- Easter: Thursday afternoon to Tuesday 8.00am: 5 nights
- Hire Terms and Procedures
- Doona: Eiderdowns, comforters, duvets.
- Esky: also known as chilli-bin, cooler, ice-box to Kiwi, North American and European visitors.