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BOATHOUSE RETREAT

A ROMANTIC LUXURY RETREAT ON THE MURRAY RIVER
A private, couples only retreat on the tranquil marina at historic Goolwa. The Boathouse at Birks Harbour offers quiet luxury, designer comfort and uninterrupted waterfront views, the perfect escape for two on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula.
WHY COUPLES LOVE IT HERE
Romantic, private and designed exclusively for twoSunrise coffees and sunset wines on your waterfront deckPelicans gliding past and boats drifting gently at the marinaPeaceful gardens where whistling kites soar and nestIndulge in the Gourmet Breakfast basket with all the thoughtful goodies & treatsGentle days exploring Goolwa and the CoorongCosy evenings by the wood fire with local wineA true escape from the everyday, quiet luxury at every turnClose to Goolwa beach, Hindmarsh Island, Murray mouth, cafes, wineries & coastal attractions
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GIFT VOUCHER
BOATHOUSE RETREAT ADVENTURE
Luxury vouchers for birthdays, anniversaries and special moments, the perfect Goolwa gift.Select from a 3 night stay or custom bespoke Voucher, choose your value.A once in a lifetime gift for that someone special.
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PACKAGES

Birks Indulgence Package
Birks Nurture & Pamper Package
BIRKS FOOD LOVERS FARE PACKAGE
Travel and stay with Peace of mind
Experience luxury waterfront accommodation in Goolwa where privacy, comfort, and attention to detail create the perfect escape. Your peace of mind is our priority — every corner of the Boathouse Retreat reflects our high standards of cleanliness and care.
TAKE A QUICK LOOK
★★★★★
Lots of wonderful moments spent here
Who knew a place so close to home could make you feel a million miles away. We will remember it for a long time. Love the deck & the all birdlife!
Melinda & Mark
Upper Sturt, SA
★★★★★
Wow factor for sure
We highly recommend this place to anybody coming to this region and rate it so high that my wife and I have agreed it to keep up with the best places we have stayed at within Australia and Europe over the past four years of extensive travel - Approx 150 stays
Graeme & Colleen
Scarborough, Western Australia
★★★★★
Harmony with nature
What a beautiful place to relax, love the sunrises and sunsets and enjoyed the reflections on the river. We will be back!
Kerry & Howard
Noosa, Queensland
★★★★★
What a pleasure to stay
The birds, the river, the décor, the gardens is simply a moment of peace engraved for a long time in our mind! Magic!
Shell & Glenn
Williamstown, Victoria
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Contact
08 - 8555 0338
0412 757 209
info@birksharbour.com.au
Address
138 Liverpool Road, Goolwa, South Australia 5214
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