From a base on Liba Liba Parade at Renmark, this Riverland operator runs a fleet of self-drive houseboats sleeping from two up to twelve, so couples and big groups are equally catered for. Boats like Osprey, Dixie and Cocktails & Dreams range from compact to roomy, several with spas, and many welcome dogs — a genuinely pet-friendly Murray holiday. Hires can include kayaks, a dinghy and fishing packages for time spent drifting, casting and watching the river's birdlife. Take the wheel, choose your own moorings, and set your own pace along the water.