MACKYS . arrive by boat . HAWKESBURY RIVER

DEALS 3 Night Weekends & 3 Night Mid Week Special Rates MON-SUN or FRI-THUR 6 Night Deals Just Click 'CONTACT HOST' For A Special Quote Arrival is by BOAT only making the area especially unique...... see 'VIEW MORE' below for boat options Perfect for two but can sleep four No Roads... NO CARS !!! ARRIVE BY BOAT Water Taxi OR Hire Boat OR Own Boat INDULGE in this well appointed WEEKENDER on the banks of Hawkesbury River GREAT VIEWS MACKY'S is fully self contained & booked exclusively..... We will have Mackys open & ready for you to simply kick back & need to pick up a key!!!!! MACKY'S is suitable for well behaved PETS, by prior arrangement....CHILDREN welcome by prior arrangement at parents full responsibility ......................... WHAT TO DO ........................ simply relax on the pier kayak along the bushland foreshore fish from private jetty take a walk along the rear local bush track swim from the jetty at high tide book a long lunch at the legendary Peats Bite Restaurant take a boat trip to Spencer Store for breakfast or burgers on waters edge hang in the hammock ............................... WHAT TO BRING ................................ favourite CDs, DVDs, reading material hooks, bait, sinkers for fishing toiletries, personal belongings including swimming costume sheets & towels or book in the linen package ............................... ABOUT MACKYS ............................... The interior tones at MACKY'S are soothing to both the eye & the soul. The open plan living space spans the full length of the northern water frontage; the interior simply invites you just to sit back & take in the perfectly framed views of the river. There is some internet reception using your own phone/modem; a bluetoooth UE Boom speaker, Cd & DVD NO TV channels, so ideal for getting away from the busy 'real world' The master BEDROOM, w/ queen bed opens directly out to the water does the second queen bedroom. The covered sandstone terrace with BBQ , WOOD FIRED pot belly & OUTDOOR DINING is the spot to be on a balmy afternoon. The KITCHEN has been totally rebuilt with new appliances:- electric oven, gas cooktop, dishwaher., slimline fridge/ freezer ( suited to a weekend stay; bring eskie if staying longer !!!) ; PANTRY is stocked with australian olive oil, vinegar, plunger coffee, twinings tea, raw suger, sea salt, cracked pepper, paper towel, serviettes. There is direct accees to the modern BATHROOM from both the living area & from the master bedroom. This is a lovely bathroom design with spacious shower recess & heated flooring ............................................. ARRIVAL - BOAT TRAVEL ............................................. MACKYS is boat access only. There are absolutely no roads to the property, which does make the area so very unique From SYDNEY travel is north 50KM, along the Pacific Highway # 1 & M1 FREEWAY, to the Hawkesbury River INTERCHANGE / MOONEY MOONEY / BROOKLYN exit. Allow an hour by car from Sydney, and in peak periods add 30 minutes. book your boat travel direct once booking confirmed ..................... WATER TAXI approx. $90.00 each way , advance return travel bookings essential. Parking & pick up at KANGAROO POINT public wharf, Brooklyn. Unrestricted parking on lower road. .......................................................... WATER TAXI-HIRE BOAT PACKAGE Book a return taxi transfer & 48 hour hireboat package for $320.00 , inclusive taxi transfers & hire boat with tank of fuel, life jackets, map & basic 'how to drive' instructions. Your boat will be at the MACKY'S jetty waiting and you will travel upriver in comfort in the water taxi with your belongings . Additional hire at $50.00 per 24hours. Bookings well in advance essential as only limited number of hire boats available. Easy to drive tinny, no experience or licence for beginners... about 3 night for price of 2 DEAL ....................................................................... HIRE BOAT SELF DRIVE FROM BROOKLYN 48 hour hire $270.00. No experience or boat licence then have a boat for exploring & fishing or simply drifting along the river are easy to handle & Brooklyn Central staff give you a thorough travel from Brooklyn to Mackys at Milsons Passage is approx. 20 - 30 mins depending on tide ................................................. HIRE if you have a boat licence Brooklyn Central has a runabout w a 30hp engine that is for hire Boab Boat Hire have a fleet of polycraft w 50hp & above that they can deliver to a boat ramp along the river, where you meet & commence your option is more cost effective on a longer stay .................................. OWN TRAILER BOAT up to 25' suitable. Private pontoon. Launch at Mooney Mooney ramp or at Dolphin Marina, 1 Brooklyn Rd ...A small fee applies. Some guests enjoy the longer & very scenic boat journey from Apple Tree Bay or Akuna Bay in Cowan Creek. .................................................................... RESTAURANTS: CAFES - for all boats ..................................................................... PEATS BITE RESTAURANT weekends only, advance bookings essential, - closed July/Aug. A great place for a long relaxed lunch, in one of the most beautiful & unique locations on the river. $130.00pp ( licensed ) You will need to advance book in your boat transfers with the restaurant at the time of booking your table. You can also travel there by hireboat or own boat SPENCER VILLAGE STORE & CAFE serving legendary breakfasts, Aussie brunch & Burger menu. Truly the 'Hub of the Universe'. Also supplying a good range of meat, some vegetables & just about everything else you may need. Licensed Bottle Shop as well. Kitchen closes around 2.30pm . About 10km upriver by boat. APPROX. 45 MINS IN HIRE BOAT .................................................................. RESTAURANTS: CAFES - for own boats ................................................................. COTTAGE POINT INN .......Cottage Point Inn is open 7 days in summer so is perfect when staying mid week, ....... A stunning setting & excellent la carte or degustation menu, Travel - approx. 25km each way - is too far by hire boat w 9.9hp BEROWRA WATERS Fri - Sun right on the waters menu....Travel - approx 15km each way - is too far by hire boat w 9.9hp ................................. GENERAL NOTES ................................. RATES are for BYO SHEETS & TOWELS etc - matress protectors, pillow protectors, dyvets & throws provided SHEETS /TOWELS - 100% cotton- can be provided at an additional $80 per bed in non peak periods CATERING - subect to availability - delicious ready to heat/serve dinners and brunches can be ordered at time of booking accomodation CHILDREN are welcome at no additional charge as long as there is no additional cleaning ie sticky finger marks on glass & furniture etc; Children stay at the full responsibility of parents as there are no safety latches on cupboards or fences along waters bring children you agree to these terms we will give you all the CONTACT NUMBERS for BOAT OPERATORS & RESTAURANTS , when you have booked as STAYZ/ HOMEAWAY does not allow phone contacts to be published on this site We hope to see you Regards Roz & Jacqui