“ Simply Irresistible has spoiled us for other boats now, even though we are experienced campers along the Murray and have used houseboats elsewhere. We were four adults and seven children, and everything was so fresh, clean and comfortable with everything we could possibly want. Other boats seem pokey in comparison. We towed our speedboat and skied, then got in the warm spa, and stopped at different spots for walks in the bush. We were struck by how wide and beautiful the river was in the downstream section. Next year we hope to come again, and other family members are keen, too. IRRESISTIBLE H O U S E B O A T S ” – Peter and Elaine Jacobs and family, Mt. Martha, Vic. APPROX. DISTANCE TO ECHUCA-MOAMA GETTING TO ECHUCA-MOAMA By car: from Melbourne take the Hume Highway north. Turn left onto the Northern Highway, travelling through Kilmore, Heathcote and Rochester to Echuca (total 205 kms). From Sydney take the Hume Highway south to Albury, then turn onto the Murray Valley Highway west through Rutherglen and Cobram to Echuca (total 795 kms). By public transport: several services each day between Melbourne to Echuca by coach and/or rail connection (some via Bendigo). Simply Irresistible moorings are on the NSW side of the Murray River in Moama. Once in Moama, turn into Perricoota Road (the one leading to Rich River Golf Club). Keep going past the club turnoff for another 10 km. Turn left into Goldsborough Road and continue straight to our gate which leads you to our mooring. Melbourne Sydney 205km 795km Adelaide Canberra 670km 581km We suggest you book well in advance to secure the boat of your choice. Prices are fixed up to 12 months from date of booking. When you book you’ll be posted information on operating instructions, a river map, what to bring, where to board, cruising suggestions and where to buy provisions along the river. E C H U C A - M O A M A ’ S N E W S TA N D A R D You’ll be surprised how little extra it costs to have the very best. Everything is waiting for you. Call us now, and let our highly experienced and caring staff welcome you aboard! IRRESISTIBLE H O U S E B O A T S Phone/Fax: (03) 5483 6200 (int’l 61 3 5483 6200) Email: [email protected] Visit: www.simplyirresistiblehouseboats.com.au or write to: P O Box 697, Moama NSW Australia 2731 IN ELITE CRUISING – Designed & Printed by Add Print. Creating Visual Imapct!.Tel (03) 5480 7545 Echuca-Moama is on the Murray River 2.5 hours’ drive directly north of Melbourne. WHERE STYLE MEETS DISTINCTION Be Tempted ! PHONE: (03) 5483 6200 E C H U C A - M O A M A ’ S N E W S T A N D A R D Now Simply Irresistible offers you the quintessential Murray River boating experience, combining the gentle charms of nature, fascinating heritage attractions, and vibrant riverside towns, with a luxury and power unrivalled in the houseboat industry today. INTEREST AROUND EVERY BEND DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Upstream lies the little logging township of Barmah, gateway to the Barmah-Millewa Forest. This is the biggest single stand of river redgum remaining on earth. It contains the Barmah Wetlands, officially recognized under the Ramsar Convention as "wetlands of international importance"- home to hundreds of species of birds, animals and plants. All our 8 and 12 berth houseboats include: ■ International design blended with unsurpassed power capacity ■ Elegant contemporary furnishings ■ State-of-the-art upper entertainment deck with heated spa pool, BBQ, food preparation area, lounges, all undercover ■ Home theatre system comprising a 101cm TV, video and DVD, and CD sound system ■ Two-door full-size fridge/freezer with icemaker and filtered water ■ Commercial-size kitchen range ■ More storage overall than standard boats ■ Fitted carpet and timber flooring ■ Four queen bedrooms with bedside tables and full-size ensuite bathrooms to each bedroom ■ Additional 2 x 2 bunkrooms in 12-berth boat with shared ensuites ■ Luxury doonas and covers, pillows and slips supplied ■ Dishwasher and microwave ■ All cooking and dining utensils ■ Heating and air-conditioning ■ Laundry facilities on board In between your opportunities are endless. E L I T E C R U I S I N G – W H E R E S T Y L E M E E T S D I S T I N C T I O N FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND REASSURANCE: Living on the Murray is the best way to appreciate all it has to offer. Houseboating offers the ideal way to forget work and worries, and travel at your own pace. You can do everything, or nothing, as you wish. Downstream is marked by the interesting Torrumbarry Weir, essential for modern-day irrigation for the surrounding rich farmlands. I N ■ Our on-site boat ramp is at your disposal ■ You are connected with our base by twoway radio contact – you are never really alone should you need assistance. ■ You receive comprehensive operating instructions and a test drive with our helpful staff on arrival. You will be delighted with how easy Simply Irresistible boats are to drive – no special licence required. ■ Latest safety equipment is on board each boat (lifejackets, life buoys, fire extinguishers, first aid kit) ■ Our moorings are on private property with on-site unlimited secure, free car parking STEP UP TO YOUR PLACE IN THE SUN The upper deck is your "terrace" from which to view the beautiful, age-old Murray River panorama. You’ll find a spa big enough for six, a full-size barbecue and not one but two bar fridges, all shaded by an extended canopy. Perspex and steel railings, granite benches and modern mesh chairs add to the streamlined, sophisticated feel. A perfect place to bask after breakfast, or to raise a glass as the glowing sun goes down. IT’S THE POWER THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE … The super silent generators of Simply Irresistible houseboats allow you to hear the creatures of the bush and the water – the splash of a fish, the call of the birds at dawn and dusk, the croak of a frog. No jarring machinery noises intrude as you glide along the river. SLEEK, SUPREMELY COMFORTABLE INTERIORS Appliances are in gleaming stainless steel, benches in black and white granite. The 12 seat dining table is glass, the sling seats leather. Opulent couches in cocoa suede and the warmth of the timber flooring add rich textures to the mix. The four bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom, are decorated in white with matching snowy linen. All windows are fitted with the latest E screens, rather than blinds or curtains, for coolness and privacy. Our ground-breaking battery/inverter system stores power so that – unlike other boats – you don’t need to run the generator just to watch TV and use lights. This convenience is unmatched elsewhere. The high-capacity electrical system runs a large, two-door electric fridge-freezer with icemaker. This, and the state-of-the-art equipment in the gourmet kitchen, mean you can entertain with ease. The full-size home theatre system and the CD sound system are built in, along with storage and preparation areas. This creates plentiful space, even with the maximum 12 people on board. WHY SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE IS THE CHOICE Simply Irresistible has revolutionized the industry with its contemporary design and materials. Freedom is calling! In developing its new houseboat line, Simply Irresistible has raised standards to a new, elite level in EchucaMoama. It has taken commanding position with design and technology that attunes itself to nature – quiet, simple, and powerful. You will relish a new freedom that is simply not possible on standard houseboats. Be Tempted ! “ The value for money was fantastic! It was the fourth time we had been on a houseboat, but this one had so much of everything. Between two couples we had eight children ranging from 21 down to eight and with all the ensuites to the bedrooms we had no hassles. The girls loved the heated spa. Everything was top of the range, watching DVDs with the enormous couch and enormous TV was like being at the cinema. On-site boat ramp – Rod and Cathy Griffiths, St. Arnaud, Vic. ”