Self-Skippered Electric Boat on the Yarra River
Melbourne, Australia
About This Activity
On a Boat (now operating under various platforms) rents easy-to-operate electric boats on the Yarra River. No boating experience required — a brief safety induction and you're off, cruising the city's river corridor with the CBD skyline as your backdrop. Boats hold up to 8 people and BYO food and drinks is encouraged. Choose between the Yarra River city route or the Docklands Victoria Harbour loop. Hire is per boat (not per person); typically A$250–300 per 2-hour hire.
Seasonal note: Best Oct-Mar (warm evenings)
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