Boathouse – Birks Harbour
Highlights
- Savour gourmet breakfast baskets filled with locally sourced produce, setting the tone for a relaxed riverfront retreat.
- Drift into tranquillity on your private deck, overlooking Goolwa's classic wooden boats and the serene Murray River.
- Explore abundant birdlife and picturesque surroundings, perfect for birdwatching and reconnecting with nature's beauty.
- Indulge in luxury with sunrise views from your king-size bed, enhancing your romantic getaway experience on the river.
Boathouse – Birks Harbour is a peaceful, private retreat in a unique waterfront setting at the historic Birks Harbour Marina in the river port of Goolwa. With absolute Murray River frontage, guests step into calm surroundings, abundant birdlife and a touch of maritime character, just as many have noted on TripAdvisor.
Inside, the Boathouse offers a creative, stylish space with local artwork, books and a relaxed coastal feel. A gourmet breakfast basket with locally sourced produce, along with premium South Australian wine, helps ease you into the slower rhythm of river life.
Spend your days on the private deck overlooking Goolwa’s classic wooden boats, or stay in and enjoy the fire with all the modern comforts. Whether you want to explore or simply unwind, the Boathouse Retreat lets you enjoy your stay your way taste wine, read, fish, sail, walk, cycle or simply rest and reconnect.
Day or night, the river’s ambience is unforgettable. Watch reflections drift across the water, wake to sunrise views from your luxury king‑size bed and soak in the serenity that makes this an ideal romantic getaway on the Murray.
Indulge in the Boathouse Retreat where tranquillity, simplicity and riverfront style come together.
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Boathouse Retreat
Nestled on the banks of the river in Goolwa, this luxury haven on the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula is an hour away from Adelaide. Birks Harbour Marina and Boathouse Retreat is not just a place to stay, but a place where luxury meets nature.
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A Luxe Winter Escape on the Goolwa Waterfront
This winter, treat yourself to a stay where comfort and luxury are effortless. At the Boathouse Retreat, crisp mornings, river views and the warmth of the fire set the tone for the slow season. Located at the historic river port of Goolwa, the Boathouse is your chic winter hideaway on the waterfront. Enjoy the boats, award winning Lake Breeze wine and the calm of the river and its birdlife.
More than a getaway, this is an indulgent winter escape relaxed, stylish and unmistakably the Boathouse.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
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