"Malabar" - Absolute Beach front house

Absolute beach front House with large open plan living areas with wide glass windows and full wrap around veranda. Separate Games room. Relax to the sounds of water lapping on the beach. If you're looking for a chill and relaxing beach getaway, this is the place for you. Our co-host Marcus will be available, should you need him. He can be reached via AirBnB msg About Dangar Island Quietly tucked away on the Hawkesbury River, between Little Wobby and Brooklyn, Dangar Island is a bit of a hidden paradise, with a small and friendly population of around 300 lucky residents. Catch a ferry to Dangar Island Catch a ferry to Dangar Island The island covers an area of around 29 hectares, with a 3 kilometres long shoreline. Connected to electricity in 1948 and to water in 1971, the island now boasts a cafe and shop, a bowling club and a community hall. Dangar island is also the only residential island on the Hawkesbury River. Private cars are not allowed on the island, which explains the abundance of wheelbarrows used to carry goods from the ferry wharf onto the island. There’s also a buggy service available, managed by the local community. History Before white settlement, Dangar Island was known as a gathering place for Aboriginal people. Evidence of their history still remains visible in engravings and rock shelters on the island. Governor Arthur Phillip was the first European to visit the area in March 1788 and named it Mullet island because of the large quantity of mullet he caught there. In 1864, Dangar Island was purchased and renamed by Henry Cary Dangar, a prominent politician who later became a member of the Upper House of New South Wales. Henry Cary Dangar leased the island to the New York based Union Bridge Company during the construction of the Hawkesbury River Rail Bridge between 1886 and 1889. A community of around 400 Americans lived on the island, which was then home to a social hall, a library, and a school. During the Second World War, Army and Navy personnel used Dangar Island as a base to protect the railway bridge from potential Japanese attacks. Things to do on the Island 1. Walk Around the Island The 3km walking trail around the island is the best way to explore its natural beauty, admire the local real estate and enjoy great views across the Hawkesbury River. Keen an eye out for an intersection on Riverview Avenue with a small path that takes you higher up the island. In Kiparra Park you can still find evidence of Aboriginal habitation such as rock shelters. 2. Swim at Bradleys Beach Located in the southern part of the Dangar Island, Bradleys Beach is enjoyed all year round by locals as well as by tourists and visitors to the island & accessed via Grantham Crescent. 3. Enjoy a Picnic The island has several great picnic spots, such as at Bradleys Beach and the children’s playground next to the bowling club. Playground on Dangar Island Cool playground The playground is pretty cool and well-maintained, so if you’re visiting the island with children, make sure you spend some time there. 4. Lunch at the Cafe or Bowling Club The bowling club (a registered club) serves lunch and dinner (open Thursday to Sunday). Check out their web page for more information. The cafe and general store right next to the ferry wharf is also a great spot to enjoy a coffee and lunch. Their menu with various light meals and breakfast options is very well priced (the bacon and egg muffin is delicious), the coffee tastes great, and the views from the terrace are awesome. As Dangar is an island, the only way to get there is by boat. A ferry service runs regularly between Brooklyn, Wobby and Dangar, seven days per week. If you happen to just miss the ferry, you can also use a water taxi to bring you to Dangar island. The other option is to use your own private boat. In Brooklyn, before or after visiting Dangar Island, make sure you have a wander around. The Hawkesbury River views from the Brooklyn foreshore are stunning. Train to Brooklyn The ferry wharf in Brooklyn is located right next to the train station, so it makes sense to travel by train and avoid the busy highways and motorways. During weekends, train travel with your Opal card is capped at only $8.05 per person for the whole day. The Central Coast & Newcastle Line takes you from Central Station to Hawkesbury River Station in just one hour. Check the train timetable on Transport Info NSW. What’s great is that the ferry timetable is nicely aligned with arriving and departing trains, so you would never have to wait very long.