OXLEY BOATSHED . arrive by boat . HAWKESBURY RIVER
Stunning ORIGINAL BOATSHED . Spectacular Views . RUSTIC LUXURY PERFECT FOR TWO - can sleep four ARRIVE BY BOAT ... no roads .. no cars!! ............ DEALS 3 Night Weekends 3 Night Mid Week Mon - THUR 6 Night MON-SUN stays Click on 'Contact Host' to enquire Original Boatshed from the 1920's freestanding sandstone open fireplace KAYAKS absolute waterfront w PRIVATE JETTY water taxi service hire boat option bring your own boat weekdays travel with the mailboat ....................................................................................... OXLEY BOATSHED . Hawkesbury River . NSW ....................................................................................... the ultimate CHILL OUT destination filled with CHARACTER & STYLE in abundance a fully self contained holiday house a very private waterfront setting WHAT IS THERE well equipped kitchen 2 queen bedrooms spacious bathroom with vintage clawfoot bath & shower in one sandstone fireplace , combustion fire, ceiling fans & reverse cycle air con/heating FOXTEL basic plus entertainment package & blue ray, DVD DVD player , i pod doc, hard wire cord for i phone connection books, magazines, board games good MOBILE RECEPTION with all providers [ no wi fi ] two single kayaks w/life jackets fishing rods private jetty with pontoon PANTRY stocked with . ground coffee, twinnings tea, sugar, coffee plunger. maldon sea salt, pepper grinder,olive oil, balsamic vinegar. glad wrap, foil, paper towel, serviettes, fabric napkins WHAT TO DO swim on the high tide fish from the private jetty siesta by the open fire book a door to door boat transfer to lunch at Peats Bite Restaurant take a picnic & explore the nearby river beaches by boat take a canoe trip to fresh waterhole WHAT TO BRING all food & beverage - there are no shops favourite off line playlist,, CDs, DVDs, reading material hooks, bait & sinkers for fishing toiletries, personal belongings including footwear for canoeing easy carry firewood bags approx $11 from service stations ............................ OUT & ABOUT ............................. PEATS BITE RESTAURANT • legendary destination for a long relaxed lunch . one of the most beautiful & unique locations on the river • weekends only . closed july . aug • jetty to jetty transfer service or own boat SPENCER VILLAGE STORE & CAFÉ • serving breakfast & lunch snacks . enjoy bottle shop prices with lunch • try the burgers on the pier with a beer • open 7 days • travel by hireboat [ note some hireboat restrictions] or own boat . EXPLORE . river beaches . hidden creeks . pristine bushland .............................................. ACCESS by BOAT ONLY .............................................. • boats are pre booked directly by you, so no add on service fees . contact details released once dates are confirmed . prices listed below are guidelines only . well suited to own boat up to 30feet . riverboat postman slow cruise weekdays BROOKLYN or BEROWRA BOAT HIRE • 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 OXLEY's is about 20 mins from Brooklyn , 50 mins from BEROWRA depending on tide • we provide detailed directions and exploring suggestions PRICE GUIDELINE $380 for 2 nights; xtra nights $100; discounts may apply WATER TAXI • from kangaroo point OR brooklyn public wharf . unrestricted parking available near both jetties • taxi also travels after sunset • taxi travel time to OXLEY's about 20min PRICE GUIDELINE $100 per trip WATER TAXI and HIRE BOAT • the best of both worlds . hire boat PRE delivered to OXLEY's jetty • you travel door to door with water taxi • boat is easy to drive . no experience or licence required. • personalised how to boat instructions given on arrival at house • we provide detailed exploring suggestions • 25l tank of fuel . safety equipment . map .emergency call out included PRICE GUIDELINE approx. $380 for 2 nights . additional nights $50 HAVE BOAT LICENSE ............ but need a boat • Brooklyn Central runabout w 30hp front steering • Berowra Waters Boat Hire polycraft boats w 50hp & 100hp • Taxi / Tinny package w 30hp stern steering • Brooklyn Marina Bowrider w 75hp OWN TRAILER BOAT up to 8m • we recommend launching at Mooney Mooney boat ramp • boat travel w 60hp to OXLEY's approx 15 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 Oxley Boatshed is fully self contained for your private use you do not actually meet us as we will have the boatshed open & set up prior to your arrival most of our small team live by boat access in the same general area, so if there is a situation where you require assistance one of us can generally help out if you do book a stay we will ask you to pre book boats etc pronto, so we can set away time to be at oxley on the day, before your arrival to set her up for you You will be staying on the river foreshore community of Bar Point. Your neighbours are close by, so even though Oxley Boatshed is very private, sound travels. We ask you respect the quiet nature of this community Bar Point is one of several boat access only communities in the area such that includes Milsons Passage, Sunny Corner, Coba Point & Marra Marra. There are no shops & no roads to any of these places. The rest of the river foreshore in the area is pristine National Park. Brooklyn, Mooney Mooney, Spencer & Berowra Waters are the nearest road/river junctions ........................ EXPLORING ....................... all properties in the area are private waterfront so absolutely no bushwalking options there are great exploring options by kayak [ provided at no charge ] , easy self drive hire boat & for own boat once we know how & when you are travelling , we will provide a detailed information attachment with directions for places we recommend in the area go to 'Guest Access ' above for boat options ...................................................... OTHER THINGS TO NOTE ....................................................... PETS not permitted not suited to CHILDREN Main HEATING source is reverse cycle BYO easy carry bagged wood from service station if you want ambient fire Kindling & firelighters provided There is NO GARBAGE SERVICE on the river. Guests take ALL garbage back to mainland bins Guests agree to leave property neat & tidy on departure The showerhead is part of the clawfoot bath So may not be suited for guests with mobility issues ....................... DISCOUNTS ....................... for last min bookings; 3 night weekends ; 3 nights mid week and for weekly stays arriving mon or fri email us via CONTACT HOST link for special offer we hope this all inspires to come & experience the fabulous hawkesbury regards roz & jacqui
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