Food, clothes, drinks, ice, towels, fishing gear & bait, hats, camera, and don't forget a few favourite DVDs and music. Please remember space is limited on board so try to pack everything in soft bags. We supply things like garbage bags, toilet paper, glad wrap, al foil, cooking utensils, crockery, glassware, cutlery (full kitchen).
Onboard you will find a well equipped galley with sink, gas stove with 3 or 4 burners, oven and grill (45 foot boats), small refrigerator, large eskys, crockery, cutlery, tea towels, garbage bags & toilet rolls are also supplied. There is a toilet and shower, comfortable outdoor furniture, a stainless steel BBQ, bait board and a quality sound system with a CD player with Bluetooth connectivity for your phone. There is also a TV with digital stations and inbuilt DVD player. At least 4 USB charging outlets are also on board. We also supply you with a tender with an outboard at no extra cost.
Sorry but we do not allow pets onto our houseboats.
No, you don't require a boat licence.
In NSW, if you are over 16, you require a fishing licence to fish. Please visit http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee for further information.
Yes, we do. We have a minimum of 4 USB sockets to charge your phone in, and we also have a 12 volt d.c. socket for mobile phones, like what's in your car.
Some boating experience is preferred as they are a large vessel. We will give you instructions and stay with you until you are are comfortable with taking the houseboat controls on your own (and we are comfortable with leaving it with you).
Yes you can. It is our town water.
You have 2000ltrs of fresh water on our 45ft boat. The water is for the kitchen and shower. You will have enough to last for your whole week if you have only 3 minute showers.
Bream, mullet, flathead, whiting, squid & crabs are most common. The lake has most salt water species for our climate.
The best bait to use is prawns, mullet, squid or if you prefer, plastics.
Yes you can, please ensure you let us know when booking, in which case you may want to leave our dinghy behind. Please provide your own tow rope.
There are Coles, Woolworths & Aldi in Toronto as well as a butchery and bakery.
There is Carey Bay Cellars in Laycock St, that will look after you for ice and beverages (mention Lake Macquarie Houseboats)
There are general stores all around the lake.
No, but we do have a stainless steel gas BBQ as well as a gas oven in the galley.
The fridge is the size of a caravan fridge or bar fridge - approx 120 litres. The freezer compartment is small, should you wish to bring pre-cooked meals it is best to pack them in freezer bags and not containers. The boat's power supply cannot sustain a portable fridge.
Yes, an approx. 130 litre esky supplied (very large).
Maximum speed is between 5 & 8 knots.
Yes, it is as safe to swim in as any coastal salt water beach/lake.
Yes, but with only minor fluctuations in water depth.
There are courtesy moorings available for public use with a 24hr limit. These are signposted with restrictions on size and time so please check these before using them.
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There is very good reception.
If you have any other questions please call us on 0498 000 800 or email us.
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