Luxury Afloat — Houseboats at Kangaroo Point, Brooklyn

Timber-fitted houseboats from Kangaroo Point on the lower Hawkesbury — cruise national-park water with no boat licence required. 3.9 stars.

Luxury Afloat runs its houseboats from Kangaroo Point, right under the Hawkesbury’s great rail bridge, with boats known for warm timber interiors that feel more yacht than caravan. Google reviewers rate the experience 3.9 stars across 74 reviews.

★ 3.9 · 74 Google reviews (correct at the time of writing, July 2026)

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On the water

The handover covers everything — no licence needed — and then the lower Hawkesbury is yours: Jerusalem Bay’s deep green corner, sandy lunch stops, and dinner on the back deck while the tide swings the boat.

Around Kangaroo Point

Brooklyn’s cafes and the famous Riverboat Postman wharf are minutes away, and the cruising grounds cover Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park — an easy add-on to any list of Sydney day trips that deserves an overnight.

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Getting There

Kangaroo Point, 1422 Pacific Hwy, Brooklyn — 1 hour from Sydney, directly off the M1 Hawkesbury River exit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a licence for Luxury Afloat houseboats?

No — NSW houseboat hire needs no boat licence; instruction is provided at Kangaroo Point before departure.

Where does Luxury Afloat depart from?

From the Kangaroo Point boat terminal at Brooklyn NSW, just off the M1 an hour north of Sydney.

How do I book Luxury Afloat?

Directly through the operator’s website, which lists boats, current rates and availability.

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