Boating

Murray River Houseboats. A popular pursuit on the Murray is to rent a houseboat and drift slowly down the river, and this operator's vessels are five-star floating experiences with Jacuzzis, state-of-the-art kitchens, and the latest appliances. They can sleep from 2 to 12 people and be rented from three days to a week and longer. There are six boats for rent. Prices start from A$1,720 for three nights in the peak late-December/January period, for two to seven people. Riverboat Dock, Echuca, Victoria, 3564. 03/5480–2343; www.murrayriverhouseboats.com.au.