Waterscape – Waterscape Floating Apartments

A Unique Holiday Experience

Moored floating apartment and hire-and-drive houseboats – On and Off grid escapes on the Hardy Inlet and Blackwood River, Augusta Western Australia.

Choose Your Unique River Escape

WATERSCAPE invites you to experience a choice of unique floating holidays on the Hardy Inlet and Blackwood River, Augusta Western Australia.

Dock In-town, onboard a comfortable and fully-equipped moored floating apartment, designed for comfort, privacy and connection with nature – no boating experience required. Plus inclusions++

Prefer to explore at your own pace? Our iconic hire-and-drive houseboats are also available, giving you the freedom to cruise 28kms of river within national park. Full Induction and support. Plus inclusions++

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Coming soon – our new luxury floating apartments

Launching in 2026, our brand-new luxury floating apartments will offer the ultimate water-based getaway. Moor In-town at our private jetty.
The floating apartments will feature a contemporary design, high-end interiors with all the amenities you need to unwind in style.

We are working with tourism stakeholders and policy makers, to bring a unique accommodation

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Stay Moored on the River – Floating Apartment Experience

Enjoy the beauty of the Hardy Inlet and Blackwood River from one of our fully moored floating apartments. Whether you prefer to be in nature, In-town or immersed in 360 degree water views, we’ve got a stay to suit your style – no need to skipper.

In-town Convenience – Our Private Jetty for Your Exclusive Enjoyment

Moored at Ellis Street in the heart of Augusta, your fully self-contained moored floating apartment has everything required for a relaxing escape. It’s perfect for couples, or small families who want that floating feel of a houseboat stay, with easy access to beaches, caves, waves, hiking and bike trails, cafés, shops and riverfront dining.

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Prefer to cruise? Try Our Hire & Drive Houseboats

Our iconic hire-and-drive houseboat holidays let you explore the Blackwood River at your own pace. Ideal for those who love to cruise, fish, relax and discover hidden pockets of nature along the way. No skipper’s ticket required – we provide full Induction on arrival and support throughout your stay.

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Ecotourism Australia Certified – Off-grid and Low Impact

We’re proudly Ecotourism Australia certified with low carbon footprint to give you an environmentally mindful escape. Our floating apartments are solar-powered, sealed and moored using swing moorings to protect the river bank. Nothing goes in our river. And we harvest our own rainwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, neither:

Moored up, there’s no driving to do. No worries.

All Hire and Driver’s receive a full Induction on arrival, regardless of experience. This becomes your temporary skipper’s ticket for the duration of the hire.

All food, drinks, bathers, music, books, fishing gear.

On request, we can arrange: a private chef, pre-stocked food and beverages, local take-away meals, seasonal produce hamper and a barbeque hamper.

Have your favourite supermarket deliver to our private jetty.

Included are: paddle boards, kayaks, motorised dinghy, fishing gear, binoculars and bird-spotting books, bikes and e-bikes.

Waterscape Floating Apartments are moored in the heart of Augusta, a charming coastal hamlet, nestled in the Hardy Inlet, Blackwood River and a stone throw from the Southern and Indian Oceans. We’re just 3.5 hours’ drive south of Perth, only 30 minutes from Margaret River and a short 5-minute drive to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.

Relax, fish, swim, stand up board, waterski, birdwatch, stargaze, visit many of the award-winning wineries and restaurants in the region. Enjoy everything this charming hamlet has to offer from boutique shopping to lovely cafes and waterside dining at the Colour Patch.

Private yoga session, beauty treatment, massage service, or hairdresser can be arranged. Please get in touch to arrange this in advance.

Free, secure parking is available.

There are lots of tours available in the area from wild fishing, winery hopping, river tours, whale watching and restaurant tours to name a few. Let us know what you’re looking for and we can look into this for you, all part of the service.

Accessibility has been considered for people of varying levels of ability. The private jetty has an accessible ramp. Some vessels have lipped wet areas and narrow corridors, check with us when you book in. We have had many determined visitors that have overcome the minor obstacles of the vessels and we do everything we can to get you on board.

Yellowfin and KG Whiting, black bream, tailor, herring, mullet, crabs in season.

No, sorry. The area of operation is national park and private property. The vessels have open railings. We highly recommend a nearby kennel for your fur family.

Guide dogs or therapy animals are welcome.

Recycle bins are onboard. Your recycling is donated to the local Containers for Change scheme. This is run by Lions Club of Leeuwin, who support charities near and far.

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