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Surfing Made Easy

The Beginning

of Riverfun Houseboats

Riverfun Houseboats began in 1986 at our same marina today, here in Paringa! The first houseboat to the fleet was a little 2-4 berth charm, “Riverfun” and within 7 years the fleet was increased to 12 boats. This part of the river was already known as the best part of the Murray and as years went on Riverfun boasted an incredible occupancy rate, due to the original owners travelling intrastate to expos and tourism events spreading the word! (Don’t forget this was before the internet!) Riverfun won the State Bank SA Tourism awards in 1989 and the Riverland Tourism awards in 1991.

Living in the now!

After years of travelling from Alice Springs to Renmark for 3 week-long houseboat holidays, Riverfun Houseboats began its life on the 1st Dec 2018… Straight into the ring of fire (PEAK season). In those first 12 months, we worked sun-up to 10 pm nearly every day (except those few days where we had a baby, Memphis!). We strived to increase the quality of our product and ultimately the experience for you. We pride ourselves in our friendly service, our magnificent boats and this magical region we’re lucky enough to call home.

Happy

Blissful

Lively

Open

Stress-Free

& Fun

Fuelled on love, commitment…& BEER!

Mik – Owner & a genuinely great bloke.
Memphis – Helper/hinder, but cute as.
Billie & JJ – Studying teens who know when to help when it’s all hands on deck!

Vibrant

Spirited

Lively

Cheerful

Energetic

Free

Unique

and a little

Nauti

Acknowledgement

Of Country

Riverfun Houseboats acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which our company is located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present. Riverfun is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.

Moving Forward

Mission Statement

At Riverfun we aim to deliver a memorable experience from first phone call to final mooring through small groups, budget conscience, to large crews and luxe dreams. Our houseboats are the service vessels to your experience on the magnificent Mighty Murray.

Pick Your Adventure

With a full range of sizes, features and budgets, there’s ought to be a houseboat perfect for your time on the Murray.

Islander

12 Berth
5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 Extra Toilet

Extreme Houseboat

Extreme

12 Berth
6 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 heated spa

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Stay up to date with the latest Riverfun and community goss. Upcoming events, handy info & interests are all covered here!

Float & Flow

Holidays on the best stretch of the Murray, on a perfect houseboat for your crew, from a family of Riverland addicts….

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We are ALIVE! River Murray Flood Update

Nice to hit your inbox again, it’s mid-year and there’s no sign of slowing!
We have popular boats available again after some booking changes, the incredible Illuminate show here in Renmark and RIVERFUN HOUSEBOATS have been nominated again for RPN Business Awards! 🥳

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Your River Murray Holiday Is Calling….

Nice to hit your inbox again, it’s mid-year and there’s no sign of slowing!
We have popular boats available again after some booking changes, the incredible Illuminate show here in Renmark and RIVERFUN HOUSEBOATS have been nominated again for RPN Business Awards! 🥳

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