HawkesburyRiver.com MACKYS river accommodation

MACKYS

Milsons Passage, New South Wales

up to 4 guests2 bedrooms1 bath

MACKYS

Perfect for 2, but can sleep 4
Family friendly
Well behaved pets by prior arrangement
Sit on top kayaks provided
Private jetty
Screen . DVD player w DVD library
Outdoor fire pit & undercover dining

What to do

Just relax by the river
Swim on the high tide
Take a walk along the local trails
Go kayaking
Indulge in a long lunch at Peats Bite restaurant
Explore the Hawkesbury by boat
Roast marshmallows over the fire

MACKYS

Panoramic Views . OUTDOOR FIRE PIT . Local Bush Walks . Explore By Hire Boat
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DEALS
3 & 4 night extended weekends
Fri – Sun six night specials

Perfect For Two . Can Sleep Four
Arrive By Boat . Absolute Waterfront . No Cars . No Roads

Pets Welcome By Prior Arrangement

Mackys is fully self contained & booked exclusively
and will be open and ready for you, to simply kick back relax & enjoy

MACKYS

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INDOOR . OUTDOOR . LOUNGE . LIVING

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• several nooks to sit back & relax, both indoor & out

• indoor & outdoor dining

• ceiling fans . aircon . indoor electric flame heater & outdoor fire

• outdoor hooded bbq

• TV screen. DVD player . No WiFi . Average mobile reception / hotspot

• magazines . books . DVDs

• 2 sit on top kayaks . 2 fishing rods

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KITCHEN . PANTRY

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• well equipped kitchen with all the basic cookware & utensils

• slimline fridge . freezer . 4 burner gas cooktop w electric oven . microwave . half drawer dishwasher

• coffee machine . coffee plunger. milk frother

• ground coffee . twinings tea bags. raw sugar

• sea salt. pepper grinder. australian olive oil . balsamic vinegar

• glad wrap. foil. paper towel .serviettes .

• all below sink items

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SLEEPING . BATHROOM

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• master queen

• second bedroom w queen

• duvets with cotton/ linen covers. cotton throws . mattress & pillow protectors

• BYO sheets & towels etc OR linen service option at additional cost

• main bathroom w walk in rainwater shower

• hand soap . hair dryer . iron

MACKYS

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WHAT TO BRING

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sheets & towels [ unless other arrangements have been made – linen service available] We provide quilts with cotton / linen covers, cotton throws, pillow & mattress protectors
favourite off line play list . reading material
fishing equipment including hooks, bait, sinkers . fishing rods provided
toiletries, personal belongings including swimwear, & beach towels
personal repellant, sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses
wood for fire optional :- coles petrol stations have easy to carry bags of wood at approx $11; 2 bags for 2 nights is suitable for a ambient outdoor fire …reverse cycle air con is main heat source
food & beverage – there are no shops. We recommend planning a menu & shop list to avoid bringing the kitchen sink!!!

We recommend you check the forecast & pack accordingly ……..

There are two main areas on the mainland to switch from road/ rail to boat to you to reach Mackys on Milsons Passage

The Brooklyn / Mooney Mooney area is reached via the M1 Freeway exit as the freeway crosses the Hawkesbury River. Travel time from Sydney is approx. one hour except in peak travel periods. Distance is approx 50km from harbour bridge. The Sydney to Central Coast trains have scheduled stops at Hawkesbury River Station in ‘downtown’ Brooklyn

The other location is Berowra Waters which is a picturesque hamlet with an old fashioned car ferry that connects the roads on either side.

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Arrive By Boat . Absolute Waterfront . No Cars . No Roads

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• boats are pre booked directly by you with operators

• prices listed below are guidelines only

• we will assist with additional info & contact details once your stay is confirmed

• also suited to own trailer boat up to 6m

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BROOKLYN CENTRAL BOAT HIRE

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• easy to drive. absolutely no previous experience needed

• personalised how to boat instructions given . boats are broad and stable

• a great way to experience this magical part of the world.

• fuel . basic map .safety gear . emergency call out . fishing licenses included

• boat travel to MACKYS is about 30 mins depending on tide

• we provide detailed directions and exploring suggestions

PRICE GUIDELINE $370 for 2 nights; xtra nights $100; discounts may apply

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WATER TAXI

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• from kangaroo point OR brooklyn public wharf

• unrestricted parking available near both jetties

• taxi also travels after sunset

• taxi travel time to MACKYS is about 15 min

PRICE GUIDELINE $90 per trip for 2 guests ; additional guests POA

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WATER TAXI and HIRE BOAT PACKAGE

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• the best of both worlds

• hire boat PRE delivered to MACKYS jetty

• you travel from mainland to MACKYS with water taxi

• hire boat is easy to drive . no experience or licence required.

• personalised ‘how to’ hire boat instructions given by taxi skipper on arrival at jetty

• we provide detailed exploring suggestions

• 25l tank of fuel . safety equipment . map .emergency call out included

PRICE GUIDELINE approx. $370 for 2 nights . additional nights $50

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HAVE BOAT LICENSE ………… but need a boat

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• Brooklyn Central has a runabout w a 30hp engine that is for hire.

• Boab Boat Hire have a fleet w 50hp & above that they can deliver to Berowra Waters boat ramp, where you meet & commence your hire….this option is more cost effective on a longer stay

• Taxi – Tinny with 30hp combo – travel by water taxi ; tinny awaits you at MACKYS

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OWN TRAILER BOAT up to 8m

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• we recommend launching at Mooney Mooney boat ramp

• boat travel w 60hp to MACKYS is approx 10 min

• we are happy to provide additional exploring . restaurant suggestions

• to explore broken bay. cowan creek. refuge bay region travel is approx 30min w 60hp

MACKYS

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THINGS TO NOTE

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CHILDREN – welcome by prior arrangement

PETS – welcome by prior arrangement

HIRE BOATS – night time travel not permitted

FIREWOOD – we provide kindling, guests BYO easy carry bags of wood, OPTIONAL as reverse air con is main heat source. Wood available at most service stations & at Berowra Waters Marina if hiring a boat from there .

GARBAGE – there is no garbage service on the river, so guests are requested to take their garbage back to the mainland bins as the locals do.

DEPARTURE – there is no cleaning fee so we do ask guests to leave MACKYS neat & tidy as you found her

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RATES, DEALS & BOOKING

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RATES – are tailored to offer the most competitive price for the season, length of stay and number of guests.

DEALS – are often available, especially on a three night weekend stay, Mon-Thur stays and six night stays arriving Friday or Monday

EMAIL US – at info@hawkesburyriver.com for rate info

all rates are given in writing by email only, not text

please include:-

names of all the properties of interest
dates
number of guests inc. children
if you have your own trailer boat or if we should send some boat options to you
any other relevant info such as number of rooms/beds required

BOOKING TERMS FOR PAYMENT – when booking direct w us, are that payment is ONLY by direct bank to bank transfer, of the full amount at time of making a booking . We send payment & bond details to you & you then have a 24 hour hold, allowing time to deposit funds & return agreement along w receipt of funds transfer. NOTE the security bond is a ‘sign off ‘ document with credit card details submitted in the agreement.

PET TERMS –

CALL US – on 0401 308 888 or email info@hawkesburyriver.com if you have any questions . NOTE that we often have mobile reception issues if we are out & about in a shadow spot on the river.

MACKYS

If you plan to arrive by own trailer boat up to 6m with an engine capacity greater than 30hp, there are many more areas in the Hawkesbury River network for you to explore.

From Milsons Passage you can travel down stream to Dangar Island , Brooklyn, and into Cowan Waters where Cottage Point, Bobbin Head , Refuge Bay & Jerusalem Bay are located

We wil provide additional information suited to you / your boat

NOTE that a few times a year tides during part of the day are lower then a 0.3m . When this occurs the foreshore water by the MACKY pontoon is too shallow to manouvre a std trailer boat . So guests need to plan around not approaching or departing the jetty for approx 1.5 hrs either side of the low . As long as skipper checks tides for the paned stay it is easy to work around these few days of super low tide