Cruise Wallis Lake in style with Forster Houseboat Hire’s Yellow Luxury BBQ Party Boat. Relax on leather lounges, grill up meals onboard, and cruise without a boat license on this unique day-trip adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and ability levels.
Wildlife
History
Wallis Lake has long been important to the local Indigenous Worimi people and historically served as a center for oyster farming.
Conservation
Forster Houseboat Hire practices eco-conscious boating to minimize disturbance to Wallis Lake’s sensitive ecosystems.
Forster Houseboat Hire
Cruise Wallis Lake in style with Forster Houseboat Hire’s Yellow Luxury BBQ Party Boat. Relax on leather lounges, grill up meals onboard, and cruise without a boat license on this unique day-trip adventure.
Forster Houseboat Hire is a Forster, New South Wales-based boat hire operator offering a wide range of water experiences on Wallis Lake and the local coastline. The business provides houseboat hire, luxury BBQ pontoon boats, runabouts, transparent kayaks, stand-up paddle boards with viewing panels, and high-speed ocean tours. Boat options include accessible vessels and multi-deck houseboats with fully equipped kitchens, rain showers, BBQs and panoramic water views.
Bookings include short half-day and full-day hires as well as overnight houseboat stays. Key offerings include the 45' houseboat for up to 10 guests, a 33' houseboat ideal for couples and small families, wheelchair-accessible party barges with toilets, luxury BBQ pontoons with Weber BBQs and Bluetooth stereos, transparent single and double kayaks, SUP rentals, a luxury runabout requiring a current boat licence, and guided wildlife tours such as dolphin and whale watch excursions. The operator also runs private high-speed RIB tours (Thunder Bird) and a 45-minute Dolphin Watch Ocean Adventure aboard a fast vessel called Epic Surf.
The fleet emphasizes comfort and convenience with features like leather seating, shade canopies, toilets on select boats, and accessible boarding on named vessels. Forster Houseboat Hire is featured on The Adventure Collective and lists clear product summaries for each rental and tour, enabling guests to select the craft or experience that best fits group size, accessibility needs and activity preferences.
Location
Forster, NSW
Operating on Wallis Lake and coastline
Tours Offered
17 experiences
Houseboats, BBQ boats, kayaks, tours
Accessible Options
Yes
Big Yella and Kracken are accessible
Max Capacity
12 people
Big Yella accommodates up to 12
Reserve a BBQ boat, transparent kayak, SUP, runabout or houseboat for a half-day, full-day or overnight getaway on Wallis Lake and the Forster coastline.
Bring your own food and drinks
Though equipped with Weber BBQs, plan your groceries ahead to fully enjoy cooking on the lake.
Sun protection is essential
The boat deck offers limited shade; pack sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses to stay comfortable.
Follow local boating guidelines
While no license is needed, always respect waterway regulations and maintain safe speeds near shore.
Reserve early for weekends
The party boat is popular for weekend outings—book in advance to secure your preferred date.
Sunscreen
Protects skin from prolonged sun exposure on open water.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout your lake adventure.
Light jacket or windbreaker
Useful for cooler breezes on the lake, especially in mornings and evenings.
fall
Swimwear and towel
For spontaneous swims in the calm waters of Wallis Lake.
summer