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Imagine waking from a restful sleep to a chorus of native songbirds and the breathtaking sight of the sun rising over a misty lake and forested mountains. After a leisurely breakfast on your own private sundeck, you free the mooring rope and cruise off across the lake's tranquil waters in search of the day's adventures.
It's easy to make the dream come true, on a houseboat holiday at Lake Eildon, only two hour's drive from Melbourne through the foothills and forests of the Great Dividing Range. As well as being perfect for water-skiing, fishing and boating, Lake Eildon is a gateway to recreation activities such as bush walks and trail rides, with plenty of local attractions to entertain the whole family.
Houseboats can be hired from a range of friendly and professional operators around the lake's shores, many based in the towns of Eildon, Bonnie Doon, Howqua and Goughs Bay. The attraction of a houseboat holiday is the freedom to explore over 500 kilometres of inland waterways and the hundreds of small bays and hidden coves.
It's totally different to any other kind of holiday. There are so many beautiful and secluded spots to moor the boat and such a variety of things to do, from jet skis and water skiing to fishing, barbecues and just lazing on the sundeck.
It's little wonder that families and groups of friends keep being drawn to the idea of a houseboat summer at Lake Eildon, all seeking a convivial and relaxing time just getting away from it all. The houseboats available for hire around the lake range from standard 6-berth models to two-storey 12-berth boats with luxury features such as spa baths. They are very easy to operate, with a maximum speed of around 8 knots, so after a basic driving and safety lesson you're ready to set off for your own private piece of paradise.
Lake Eildon offers an ideal setting for a family getaway - "the inland water playground of Australia" surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery, Lake Eildon National Park and historic towns such as Jamieson and Mansfield.
The best part about staying on a houseboat is that you're the skipper - you set your own pace and decide when and where you'll go, with a choice of unspoiled mooring sites to suit your personal interests. Cruising around the lake not only gives you instant access to every kind of water-based activity, there are also great opportunities for horse riding, 4WD tours and bush walking in the national park, river valleys and Victoria's high country.
And at the end of a day filled with pleasures of your own choosing you'll rest in a warm bed, rocked to sleep by the gentle lapping of tranquil waters. If you're looking for a summer holiday that's totally different and truly memorable, come to Lake Eildon - it really is Houseboat Heaven.
