Houseboats are a popular accommodation option for holidaymakers, but long-term stays aren’t for the inexperienced or faint-hearted.
Houseboats are in high demand as Australians look for short-term accommodation and holiday homes amid a tight housing market.
“There’s a huge interest in houseboats because it’s more comfortable than a sailing boat, and you have access to all these sensational places along the waterways,” he said. “It can be a cheap way to holiday – like living in a caravan but floating, and with no lawn to mow,” he said. Houseboats need to be pulled out of the water to be inspected for damage and corrosion, sewage needs to be pumped out and fresh water pumped in, and boats need plenty of fuel storage to travel and operate the water pumps.
In NSW, living on a houseboat permanently is illegal. Vessels cannot be anchored for more than 90 days in NSW waters in any calendar year, or for more than 28 days in one place per year.
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