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Melbourne Boat Hire

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Melbourne Boat Hire offers a unique, intimate water tourism experience. Cruise the beautiful Yarra like never before, in the comfort of your own luxury vessel, with the option of enjoying exquisite food and beverage dining packages.

Take in Melbourne’s feature landmarks including the Royal Botanical Gardens, Herring Island Park, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Southbank, Federation Square and Docklands.

Melbourne Boat Hire offers a variety of hire options, from day and evening self-drive (no license required) to special event cruises.

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Melbourne Boat Hire
45 Newquay Promenade
Docklands 3008

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  • telephone number: 1300 988 309
  • email address: info@melbourneboathire.com.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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