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Hawkesbury River

Houseboat Holiday 8th to 12th March 2021

Roustabouts RV Club Inc.

This trip can take 13 couples on three boats.

A Special Roustabouts Event

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Boat No 1 Boat No 2 & No 3

Overview

This is a special event for 13 couples wishing to have a ‘quiet’ holiday on the beautiful

Hawkesbury River waterways in March 2021.

This event is outside our normal program and one you may not need your caravan for. The

location has secure car parking, but this is not included in this events cost structure.

We have tentatively booked three very large houseboats which accommodate 5 couples on

Boat 1; 4 couples on both Boat 2 and Boat 3.

The cost of each boat varied little, so the total price of all boats and the security deposit has

been divided equally between the 13 couples. The security deposit for each boat will cover

usage costs of fuel gas, sullage etc.

Expressions of Interest/Registrations will be accepted immediately. The $500 security

deposit must be paid into the club bank account no later 1 February 2020. The boats will be

cancelled if we do not pay the security deposit when due.

Being a Club event, we have scheduled four payments into the bank account.

Registrations will start on Boat No 1 followed by Boat No 2 and then Boat No 3. Deciding on

who is on what boat can take place at a later date by those attending. You will also need to

consider people to organise food, be ’captain’ etc.

And don’t forget

• Fishing gear

• Bait

• Warm clothing

• Enclosed shoes

• Swimming gear

• Hats and sunscreen

• Medications

• Linen & towels

Bliss

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Dates:

8th to 12th March 21 (5 days, 4 nights).

Travel:

Monday 8 March 21:

• Collect boat at 9:00am at Wiseman’s Ferry. (You decide travel down and back)

Friday 12 March 21:

• Drop boat back and drive home

Costs

• Boat hire cost: Based on 2020 Prices with an estimated 5% increase for 2021. Three

boats hire - $18433*. * If cost of boat hire is less, this will be adjusted with final payment.

• Security Deposit $1500 per boat. This deposit will cover the cost of fuel and sullage

etc (quoted at $59 per motoring hour), and replacement of Gas (estimated between

$120-$150) that is charged at the end of the hire. The difference between the actual

usage costs and the $1500 security deposit will be refunded to each boat and this

will be equally divided amongst those onboard.

Member Cost: $1765 per couple

Not Included in $1765 Fee

• Groceries/Catering: Each Boat Captain, like was done on the Murray River trip,

collect funds from their boat party and coordinate food planning and purchase with

their group. Suggest working on $100 per couple. Grocery Store details, Page 9

• Secure Car Storage: At Houseboat location, $5 per day per car. Vans not allowed

• Accommodation: Wiseman Inn Hotel - from $84 / night

• Outboard Motor & Fuel: $35 per day per boat. Captain & each boat crew to decide

if needed.

Payment Plan / Payment Dates

Refer to Page 9 for full details

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Questions

Where is Wisemans Ferry?

Able Hawkesbury River Houseboats are located at historic Wisemans Ferry, 3008 River Road,

Wiseman Ferry 2775.

Accommodation at Wiseman Ferry

Suggestion only: Wiseman Inn Hotel, 5545 Old Northern Rd, Wiseman Ferry, 02 4566 4301

https://www.wisemansinnhotel.com.au/

How far can we go?

Most boats can travel down to the F3 Mooney Mooney Bridge OR upstream to Windsor Bridge,

Does the houseboat come with a dingy?

Yes, you will receive a dinghy with oars, a small outboard engine can be hired if required.

(cost not included in payment schedule)

Can I fish the Hawkesbury?

You will catch during different seasons, jewfish or mulloway, mullet, bream, flathead,

flounder, luderick (blackfish), closer to Berowra you’ll find snapper, taylor and whiting.

Can I swim in the Hawkesbury?

Yes, all of the larger houseboats have swimming ladders attached to the back deck, for easy

exiting of the water.

Houseboat: No 1

5 Star Spa, 20 metres x 8 metres, is licensed for a maximum of 10 people

5 x Queen bedrooms / 5 x ensuite / 10 x seat jacuzzi / full kitchen/laundry

External Features:

• Heated 10 person spa

• 10 seat outdoor dining set on upper deck

• sun lounges

• Kitchenette including small fridge, dishwasher

• Gourmet BBQ with roasting hood

• extra large icebox

• Out door speakers and sound system volume control

• Child restraint fencing around upper and lower decks

• Ladder on back deck for easy swimming access

Internal Features:

• 5 double bedrooms each with ensuite and LCD TV/DVD

• each room also has a private exit onto the outside deck

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• Plasma TV, DVD with home theatre

• CD/radio with Bluetooth and USB

connection

• Indoor/Outdoor sound system

• 4 burner cook-top with grill and oven

• Microwave oven

• Fridge & Freezer with drinks ice-maker

• Dishwasher

• Toaster and kettle

• Utensils, cutlery, wine glasses & crockery

• Gas heating

• Cooling air conditioning

• Washing machine and dryer facilities

• Boat comes with dinghy and oars,

outboard engine can be hired.

• Will accommodate up to 10 people

• This boat has a generator onboard, you

can bring normal household appliances

and phone chargers to use as required.

Pillows and quilt on each bed.

Bring your own towels and linen.

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Houseboat No 2 / Houseboat No 3

Ultimate Spa, 17 metres x 8 metres, 10 Berth

Ultimate Boats: 4 Couples Only

This boat has amazing features, lots of space

and privacy.

External Features

• Heated 10 person spa

• 10 seat outdoor dining setting on upper

deck

• sun lounges

• Kitchenette including small fridge

• Gourmet 4 burner BBQ with roasting

hood

• Speaker sound system volume control

• Child restraint fencing around upper and

lower decks

• Ladder on back deck for easy

swimming access

Internal Features:

• 4 double rooms with queen size beds

• Each room has a private entrance to the

outside deck

• Plasma TV/DVD home theatre with sur-

round sound

• Indoor/outdoor sound system with

CD and MP3 connection

• 2 large bathrooms

• SERENITY has an onboard bar

area at the back of the vessel and will

accommodate up to 10 people

• HARMONY does not have a bar,

instead it has 2 fold out lounges at the

back of the boat, separated by a

partition.

• Household appliances including fridge/

freezer, ice maker, microwave, toaster,

kettle, dishwasher, gas cooktop and

electric oven, gas heating, and

washing machine and clothes dryer

facilities

• Cooking utensils, cutlery, wine glasses

and crockery

• This boat has a generator onboard,

you can bring normal household

appliances and phone chargers to

use as required. Please note that the

different houseboats may have slight

differences in layout and colour

scheme.

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Rear Area.

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Houseboat No 2

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Please Note: (The fine print)

1. This special event requires registrations and deposits paid for each boat. If any

boat does not receive full registrations by 1 February 2020, then the boat booking

will be cancelled and any payments made refunded to the members.

2. A waiting list will operate.

3. Registrations will be allocated to Boat No 1 in the first instance.

4. We are endeavouring to negotiate special rates. If successful the difference will be

refunded or reflected in your final payment. Updates will advise over next few months.

5. Similar to LPD and MT Guidelines, priority registration will be extended to members who

actively participate in musters, coffee mornings, dining nights and meeting.

Taking Your Caravan?

If you wish to take your caravan you are able to leave it at Margaret Holdens’ sister in the

Hunter Valley, approx. 2 hours from Wiseman Ferry.

The address: 1449 New England Highway, Lochinvar NSW 2321.

Not Taking Your Caravan?

Accommodation houses are available at Wiseman Ferry, e.g. Wiseman Inn Hotel which has

clean rooms and senior meals.

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Payment Plan

Payment 1: Deposit - $500 per couple

Payment 2: $465 per couple

Payment 3: $400 per couple

Payment 4: $400 per couple (final amount subject to variation in rental and/or allowances)

Payment Dates

Payment 1: Deposit - 1 February 2020

Payment 2: 1 July 2020

Payment 3: 1 October 2020

Payment 4: 2 January 2020

Bank Account Details:

BSB: 124 013 Account: 2253 5938 Ref: Surname/Houseboat

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Captains Groceries/Catering Supplies Opportunity

Wiseman Ferry Grocer

5557 Old Northern Road 02 4566 4612

http://wisemansferrygrocer.com.au/ Linked

Family owned and run, our town’s newly renovated and refurbished “Wisemans Ferry Grocer

Café” opened its doors on the June long weekend 2014. The new store, which incorporates

the old takeaway and supermarket, is now, a much larger and inviting space.

Fresh bread is available daily, along with a vast array of dry/frozen and refrigerated grocery

lines. We have a well-stocked Delicatessen offering antipasto, cheeses, premade salads,

continental & cold meats, sliced for your convenience whilst you wait. Our seasonal, local

and sourced fruit and vegetables are fresh and our Meat section provides you with butcher

quality produce.

Current and popular newspapers and magazines are in stock, along with an ATM machine,

bags of ice and bait for your recreational needs.

Our Café provides top quality “Toby’s Estate Coffee”, delicious homemade pies, sausage

rolls, wraps, sandwiches, cakes, slices, fruit salads and yoghurt to name a few. With seating

available inside and out under the shade of our umbrellas, our Café offers visitors a very

relaxed and friendly experience.

We are conveniently located in the town’s main street within the 'Wisemans Ferry Village

Central 2775' complex and trade under the “Friendly Grocer” Banner, which offers regular

specials!!!

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Roustabouts RV Club Inc.

Reg Office: 7 Berri Place,

Helensvale, Qld, 4212

Ph: 0412 614 260 (Secretary)

Email (Linked) office

The RV Club membership extends along the Australian

eastern seaboard, the main catchment area being 300 kms around

Greater Brisbane.

The RV Club caters for working, retired people and families with

caravans, motorhomes, campervans, camper trailers,

slide-ons and 5th wheelers.

Membership categories are ‘Ordinary’, ‘Country’ , ‘Social’ and

‘Associate’