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Why The Gold Coast Is Great For Family Holidays

The family holiday! Always such a great time away with your loved ones, sharing precious moments, creating memories that will last a lifetime… especially if you get it wrong!

It is so hard to find that perfect place for a holiday. Somewhere with the perfect mix of relaxation and activities that your whole family will enjoy. Younger children need age-appropriate activities designed just for them, while your older children need things to do that will keep them entertained happily for hours.

Then, if you have teenagers, they need to actually look forward to visiting, without commenting continually that they don’t want to go because it is all old-fashioned, boring or just plain dull!

This is without even contemplating anything that you, as the parents and provider of this family holiday, will be able to enjoy.

Well, come a little closer as I let you all in on a little secret … Coomera Houseboats knows the perfect family holiday spot that will suit your whole family – and whoever else you want to bring!

“Where is it?”I hear you all asking… Well, maybe the title of this blog has given you a slight hint? Yes – Come on down to the Gold Coast and your family holiday will be something you all love and want to remember!

The Gold Coast Has Something For The Whole Family

From our amazing beaches, surf and water activities, to the magical Hinterland walks and views, there are experiences, events, and activities that will cater to the ages of your kids, or what they want to experience; the Gold Coast has something for everyone. 

Then, on top of all of that, there are theme parks and attractions!

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Once you have arrived on the Gold Coast you are spoilt for choice with the theme parks and attractions you can visit, including:

  • Warner Bros. Movie World
  • Sea World
  • Wet’n’Wild
  • Paradise Country
  • Australian Outback Spectacular
  • Topgolf
  • WhiterWater World
  • SkyPoint

With a Village Roadshow Theme Park pass you can visit Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country and receive discounts at both Australian Outback Spectacular AND Topgolf! Make sure you check out deals and offers closer to the day you visit, or grab an annual pass if you’re planning on taking a few Gold Coast family holidays this year.

Likewise, WhiteWater World and SkyPoint can all be included in a pass, giving you access to Australia’s Biggest theme park as well as the Gold Coast’s highest observation deck and discounts to Australia’s highest external climb. Check online for ticket prices, family discounts, and upcoming events or activities that suit you! 

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Enjoy The Gold Coast On A Coomera Houseboat

Along with the fantastic events, attractions and venues above, the absolute best thing about holidaying on the Gold Coast with your family, is when you do it in style – aboard a Coomera Houseboat.

A Coomera Houseboat holiday is one of the best family adventures on the Gold Coast you can have. With houseboats that have up to 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and areas where parents can hideaway, there is the perfect vessel waiting for your family.

You can use our private jetty as a luxury base if you want to explore the local theme parks or Hinterland, then it’s a quick drive back for you to relax on your houseboat after a fun-filled day, and get ready for the next adventure. 

Once you have exhausted the local venues and attractions you can add some excitement to your family holiday by heading out into the waterways to enjoy even more of what the Gold Coast has to offer, including:

  • Great fishing and crabbing from the boats or from our tenders
  • Swimming or snorkelling in one of the many beautiful sandy beaches in our cruising area
  • Exploring the uninhabited surf side beaches on South Stradbroke Island
  • Bushwalking along many of the tracks on South Stradbroke Island
  • Cooking up a family BBQ on the houseboat
  • Island-hop around the spectacular Gold Coast waterways – our staff can give you directions to the spots that the locals love!
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The benefits of visiting a gorgeous spot like Gold Coast’s Stradbroke Island is that not only can you enjoy the beautiful island for free, but there are also some paid activities you can try to up the adrenalin factor. 

From traditional kayaking and paddleboarding to adrenalin-pumping four-wheel driving and sandboarding, there is something for every family at these holiday destinations on the Gold Coast.

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Book Your Stay On A Coomera Houseboat

Compare the price of one of our luxury houseboats against hotels with the same facilities, similar access to water views, attractions and the best beaches and you will see that choosing a Coomera Houseboat is not only the BEST way to enjoy the Gold Coast but the most cost-efficient way to enjoy the family holiday of your dreams.

Check out our Coomera Houseboats to choose the right size vessel and facilities for your family, decide how you would like to get your provisions (we offer a few different options) and book online or call our staff to lock in your choice of vessel today!

Don’t panic if you have never been the captain of your own vessel before, as we will give you all the training you need when you arrive – no boating licence is required. We can also help with ideas for places your family would like to explore, and then you can start to plan your dream holiday.

A great houseboat, world-class attractions, an incredible waterway and your whole family, what more could you want? Get ready for a fantastic time away!

Celebrate Easter In Style On A Luxury Houseboat

As the Christmas memories begin to fade, and the bruises from the friendly Australia Day cricket match disappear, we start to count down to our next holiday… Easter! For most of us it brings with it four whole days of freedom. No work, no school, just relaxing and doing whatever it is you dream about for most of the year. Which is … what?

Visiting family? Grabbing breakfast, lunch or coffee on the waterfront? Sleeping in? Fishing, surfing or enjoying our beautiful beaches?

What if you could combine everything you look forward to and have an unforgettable weekend with as many of your friends or family that you choose, at a surprisingly budget friendly cost? 

You can with Coomera Houseboats. Booking one of our luxury houseboats is a memorable way to spend your Easter holiday, and allows you to pack in a lot of activities into a long weekend break.   

Settle back, get comfortable and let me paint the scene for you…

You wake up on the morning of Good Friday and smile as you remember that it is finally Easter weekend and you are on holiday. You can hear the sound of the ocean and maybe one or two of your friends and family laughing, or talking softly.

The coffee is brewing and someone is cooking bacon and eggs. You look out the window and can see the pristine white sands of an amazing beach leading off into the distance, and know that you have this perfect little cove to yourself. 

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Your only job is to choose what you would like to do after breakfast. Maybe a swim first, or snorkel around and check out what you can see, then come and relax in one of the sun loungers on the deck of this fantastic houseboat? You could have some fun in the 12-foot dinghy or maybe throw some fishing lines into the water to try and catch fresh fish for dinner? 

After lunch enjoy some time on the paddle boards you brought along and then go ashore and explore the cove before heading back to the houseboat for an amazing dinner – either the fresh fish you caught earlier, or one of the meals you ordered from Prestidge Catering that were packed in the fridge for you. 

Does that sound like the sort of Easter getaway you and your family or friends would love? If so, keep reading to find out how to make it happen!

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How To Book A Houseboat For Your Easter Holiday

Head over to our Houseboat Fleet page where you can see photos and a description of each vessel. Check the features they have, show your friends and family, then make your choice. 

Once you’ve chosen the best houseboat to suit your group, add your dates and book online. Then one of our experienced staff will get in touch and do all they can to make sure this holiday will be one that you are talking about for years to come. Don’t linger for too long, as we are already receiving bookings for Easter weekend and we don’t want you to miss out! 

You may think that you could never spend your Easter holiday on a houseboat as you have no experience with boats. This is not the case! All you need to worry about before your trip, is which houseboat to choose, and how you would like to provision it. Read more in our article Houseboating Basics for First Timers.

Houseboat Dining: Self-Catering Or Prepared Meals

We have a few different choices for dining aboard your vessel, depending on how luxurious you want your Easter weekend to be. Check out our facilities page for further details.  

Prepared Meals

You could order prepared meals from Prestidge Catering and your fridge will be filled with all the goodies you have chosen, and your meals will just have to be heated and enjoyed! 

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Self-Catering

If you prefer to use our fully equipped kitchens to create meals of your choice and maybe include fresh fish caught from the deck of the houseboat, then you can either shop before you leave home, or grab some groceries at one of the supermarkets around the Coomera Houseboats jetty. You can unload and pack your groceries into the fridge yourself, or even shop online prior to your arrival and we can unpack your groceries onto the vessel in preparation of your arrival. 

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You can discuss these options when you book your houseboat if you wish, and our staff will do all they can to assist. We can even let you know where you can sail to for a great meal in and around the Gold Coast waterways. 

Sail Away On A Houseboat For Your Easter Holiday 

Now you are on the houseboat, the food is all packed away and your luggage is onboard. This is the best part so far… you now become the captain of your own destiny! 

We push you off and watch you sail away to the ultimate Gold Coast luxury getaway … oh wait, before we do that… one of our experienced skippers will show you everything you need to know, and they will even go with you and hand you the controls of your vessel to ensure that both you and he is happy that you are able to handle the vessel easily. 

You do not need a licence to drive a houseboat – not even a car licence. We always make sure when we go out, that there are a few members of the crew that are able to slip the captain’s hat on … so, share the job around and you can all enjoy your time away! Read our FAQs if you need more details.

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Your next choice … where to go? Again, before you head off for your best weekend ever, our staff will have given you maps showing the cruising areas you need to stay in, and can show you the best spots to enjoy whatever leisure activities your crew is looking forward to. So, make sure you ask the questions to find out where the stunning white sand dunes are, or where the fish are biting, or the best crabs are hiding out. 

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So, decision made, you are about to embark on your ultimate Easter holiday on a Coomera Houseboat, there is only one thing left to do… crack open the sunscreen and get going!

Make sure you send us some photos of your amazing time exploring the Gold Coast waterways this Easter on your Coomera Houseboat! 




Top Reasons To Honeymoon On A Houseboat

Congratulations on your engagement, and how are you going with the wedding planning?

Whoever thought that organising a wedding was fun and romantic?! It’s crazy, there is so much to do! Once the guest list is complete, the venue has to be organised, invitations sent out, cakes tasted…..and then the dress altered to fit after way too many cake tastings! 

You are probably still working on your seating plan for the reception – I mean, where do you put Aunty Joan that isn’t too close to the bar, or the microphone, or her ex-husband … yes, those choices may take a while!

What all engaged couples need to remember, is that your wedding day is to celebrate you and your new life as a family, and not just for your relatives and friends to enjoy a couple of drinks at your expense.

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Why Not Sail Away On A Houseboat?

Coomera Houseboats are experts at making sure that the stresses of the big day, and the months of planning, all fade into happy, distant memories, as you climb aboard the houseboat of your choice and sail off to a beautiful bay, miles from anywhere, away from everyone. 

Picture the sun setting in the background and you and your new spouse both sipping champagne on the deck watching a pod of dolphins frolic around you! 

Life doesn’t get any better than this, the perfect start to a wonderful marriage – a honeymoon aboard a Coomera houseboat.

Now that you have that image firmly planted in your heads, let’s look at the facts

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Plan Your Honeymoon Getaway

What is a honeymoon? This is a time to celebrate your new beginning and should be an unforgettable escape. The best honeymoon memories are created when you have chosen a romantic destination or accommodation venue, away from your friends and family, so you can spend time just with each other.

Are you after a more exciting, adventurous time away? Do you want to enjoy some jet skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking, or even exploring our waterways and beaches with a bit of scuba diving?

Or perhaps you’re dreaming of sleeping the morning away before you enjoy brunch that your wonderful spouse has cooked up in the full kitchen, relaxing the day away in sun loungers, and then enjoying the sunset while soaking blissfully in a spa on the deck…sound good?

With a fleet of Coomera Houseboats on offer, you can choose the vessel that suits your plans!

Who Wants To Cook? Enjoy A Fully Catered Experience

Our houseboats are fully equipped, or you can choose a catered experience that will allow you the convenience and luxury of not having to plan, shop, load and cook!

Check out the details and the Prestidge Catering menu, on the Coomera Houseboats facilities page, then choose the meals you like. When you arrive on your houseboat you will find your fridge packed with top-class dishes that will allow you to enjoy your honeymoon without the meal prep!

Take Advantage Of Our Grocery Delivery Option

However, if meal prep is something you enjoy, and you prefer to make use of the full kitchen on the houseboat, there is also an option to have groceries delivered to your houseboat through Coles or Woolworths online shopping.

Our staff can give you details when you are booking, and will even have your groceries packed into the kitchen on your houseboat for you!

Houseboat Honeymoons Are Budget Friendly

Hiring a Coomera Houseboat for your perfect Honeymoon getaway is an option that will fit your budget.

Consider how much a Gold Coast waterfront hotel would cost, then add in your meal costs, and the cost of travel. If you are the captain of your own houseboat these things all come in one neat package!

Plus you can go where the wind takes you. Enjoy the freshness of the ocean breeze, and the privacy and seclusion of the houseboat. Choose the best scenery, the perfect location, and the memories you make together will last a lifetime.

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A Honeymoon That’s A Little Different From The Norm

Coomera Houseboats will give you a honeymoon to remember! 

Coomera Houseboats is only a 5-minute drive from Dreamworld, and 10 minutes from Movie World and Wet’n’Wild. You can choose to stay tied to our jetty for a day or two if you would like to experience the theme parks or enjoy some Hinterland adventures around our location.

If there are specific water activities or Gold Coast experiences you would like to experience, you can speak to our staff when you book and they will assist you with your planning and ensure you have the honeymoon of your dreams! 

As well as spending your honeymoon aboard a Coomera houseboat, some couples have used the houseboat as the wedding venue and actually held the ceremony on the roomy top deck with a small group of guests, and then they cruise away into the sunset on their own. It all depends on what your needs are!

Honeymoons and Coomera Houseboats – a perfect marriage indeed.

NEED A FAMILY FRIENDLY HOLIDAY? WITH US IT WILL BE A TRIP THE KIDS WILL REMEMBER FOREVER

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School Holidays

What happens when you replace those iPads, iPhones & games consoles with a yabbie pump and a fishing rod?

LOTS OF FAMILY FUN !

Get a 2 night break away for as little as $808.00

Book now for School Holidays and get the best prices Choose from 2,3,4 or more nights holiday and spend some quality time on the water with the family.

Give us a call on 07 55026200 or check out what is available on our web site by clicking here.

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*T & C’s apply, see web site for details. New bookings only subject to availability.

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SHANGRI-LAH – OUR FEATURE BOAT FOR 2017 – SLEEPS UP TO 12 – SPECIAL DISCOUNTS CAN APPLY

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Our 2017 Feature Boat – Shangri-Lah

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Shangri-Lah is one of the roomiest most spacious houseboat in our fleet & the only houseboat

with a King Size Stateroom. She has extra high ceilings giving you space to stretch out,

all rooms have full walk around beds, 2nd toilet and an enclosed 2nd helm and

entertaining area upstairs. Shangri-Lah is a modern & stylish spaceship.

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Features:

  • 17m x 5.8m
  • 12 Berth – Ideal 8 – 10
  • 1 King Island Bed Master Stateroom
  • 3 Queen Island Bed Staterooms
  • 1 Double Pull-Out Double Trundle Bed
  • 1 Temporary Double on Request
  • Roomy High Ceiling Lounge, Dinng Area
  • Modern Kitchen, Cooktop, Wall Oven
  • Microwave, Toaster
  • 50″ Plasma TV DVD & Stereo to Both Decks
  • Top Deck Enclosed 2nd Helm, BBQ, Dining & Entertainment Area.
  • Sundeck & Laylo’s
  • 2 Huge Ice Boxes Top Deck
  • Live Bait Tank & Rod Holders
  • 10KVA Onan Genset 240Vlt Power
  • 115hp Yamaha 4-Stroke Outboard

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

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    HURRY! HURRY! HURRY!

 

 

 

School Holidays are filling fast! We have only a limited amount of Weekends 

and Midweeks available for you and your family to enjoy our fabulous

Gold Coast Broadwater.  Only 2 seven night charters left on either Kea Lea

or Sapphire Lady.  Our houseboats are kid friendly and fun for all ages.

 

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Kea Lea (12 berth)  7 nights @ $3,095.00

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Sapphire Lady (8 berth) @ $2,295.00

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SCHOOLS OUT!

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

                                             Tuesday 29th March – Monday 11th of  March

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                                              with family and friends these School Holidays

 

                                                                Call 07 5502 6200 for a Deal !!!!!

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NEW BOAT COMING SOON

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DUE TO BE LAUNCHED SHORTLY AND READY TO SET SAIL

ON THE CALM WATERS OF THE GOLD COAST’S BROADWATER

IS OUR NEWEST BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED 8 BETH HOUSEBOAT

THIS VESSEL WILL BE IN GREAT DEMAND!

She has 2 Queen rooms, 1 Twin bedroom and a bunk room with 2 single bunks.

Perfect for 2 famailies, beautifully appointed with:

*Modern bathroom with a 2nd toilet

*Large 4 burner oven and grill, plus  microwave ovens

*225lt fridge/freezer

*Webber family Q BBQ

*Large screen TV + home theatre system

*Superb semi enclosed entertaining area on the upper deck

*Upper and lower helms

KEEP AN EYE ON THIS SPACE FOR MORE DETAILS

COMING SOON!

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ON SPECIAL – FIRST WEEKEND OF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

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QUEENSLAND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS START FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

WE HAVE SPECIAL PRICES FOR THE FIRST WEEKEND,  18TH to 21ST

PRICES START FROM $795 FOR AN 8 BERTH 3 NIGHT HOLIDAY

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 SPA HOUSEBOATS 20% OFF THE THE FIRST WEEKEND OF THE SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

AND GREAT DEALS ON THE REMAINING BOATS IN THE FLEET. CALL US ON 07 55026200

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SOME GREAT LITTLE CRUISERS STILL AVAILABLE FOR A SINGLE FAMILY OR LARGER

HOUSEBOATS THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE TWO OR THREE FAMILIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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*Conditions apply. Prices are boat hire prices, fuel & bond applies, see web site for details. New bookings only.

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MYSTERY GOLD COAST HOUSEBOAT DEAL

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THIS WEEKS MYSTERY BOAT IS

“My Cat 2”

BOOK MY CAT 2 FOR THE WEEK-END Friday 7th for 3 nights, DON’T pay $1,295.00

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Just $995.00, save $$$ plus a free rod and reel combo.

My Cat 2 is a favourite with couples and families.

She has 3 cabins, built for 7 but sleeps 4 to 5 comfortably.

Fabulous top deck with clear surrounds, BBQ and commanding flybridge area.

TO BOOK CALL US ON 07 5502 6200

*Normal conditions apply, see website for details.

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