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OXLEY BOATSHED

Bar Point, New South Wales, Australia

up to 4 guests2 bedrooms bath

OXLEY BOATSHED

Perfect for 2, but can sleep 4
Open Plan Living
Private jetty & pontoon
Sandstone open fireplace
WiFi . Foxtel Basic
Canoes & fishing rods
Spacious bathroom with clawfoot bath

What to do

Watch the tide go up & down
Catch a fish from the pier
Roast marshmallows on the fire
Take the kayaks to Popran National Park
Book a transfer & long lunch at Peats Bite restaurant

OXLEY BOATSHED is positioned about as close to the waters edge as you can get ! With commanding views across the river to the east Oxleys is perfectly positioned to capture the afternoon summer breeze. If you love water then there is no other place. Just sit back on the deck, watch the the tide rise and the boats pass by.

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INDOOR . OUTDOOR . LOUNGE . LIVING

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• open fireplace, comfortable lounges & day beds

• ceiling fans . reverse aircon . indoor combustion fire

• outdoor hooded bbq

• basic foxtel TV . wifi

• open plan design with 2 sleeping areas

• spacious deck along waters edge .fishing rods . kayaks

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KITCHEN . PANTRY

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• well equipped kitchen with all the basic cookware & utensils

• fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, electric cooktop, electric oven

• 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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• 2 queen bedrooms

• spacious bathroom with bath . shower in one

• bedrooms & bathroom all accessed via main living space

• quality cotton linen and towels provided

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WHAT TO BRING

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favourite off line play list . reading material
fishing hooks, bait, sinkers
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 fire …but there is reverse cycle heating system if needed
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 areas on the mainland, to switch from road/rail to boat , to reach SONGS in 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 OXLEYS is about 25 mins depending on tide

• we provide detailed directions and exploring suggestions

• travel after sunset not permitted

PRICE GUIDELINE $350 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 OXLEYS is approx. 15min

PRICE GUIDELINE $100 per trip for 2 guests ; additional guests POA

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WATER TAXI and HIRE BOAT PCKAGE

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• the best of both worlds

• hire boat pre delivered to OXLEYS jetty

• you travel from mainland to OXLEYS 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. $350 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 based at Berowra Waters Marina have a fleet w 50hp & above 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 for you at OXLEYS

• Brooklyn Marina has a 6.5m Stacer aluminium Bowrider

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OWN TRAILER BOAT up to 8m

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• we recommend launching at Mooney Mooney boat ramp, boat travel aprox 10 mins

• Dolphin Marina , 1 Brooklyn Rd offers off street parking & launching for a small fee, boat travel to OXLEYS is approx 15 min

• we are happy to provide additional exploring . restaurant suggestions

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

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THINGS TO NOTE

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CHILDREN – welcome by prior arrangement

PETS – not suited

HIRE BOATS – night time travel not permitted

LINEN – linen & towels incuded for all bookings

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 SONGS 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

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.

If you plan to arrive by own trailer boat up to 8m with an engine capacity greater than 30hp, there are many more areas in the Hawkesbury River network for you to explore.

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

Boat Fuel

Berowra Waters Marina, Berowra Waters – western side of Berowra Waters Ferry

Hawkesbury River Marina Brooklyn – on eastern side of rail bridge . Be sure to enter Brooklyn via main channel

Wharf St Marina , Sandbrook Inlet, Brooklyn – be sure travel between the port/starbord channel markers

Cottage Point Kiosk, Cottage Point – on Coal & Candle Creek / left side of marine Rescue base at Cottage Point.