Mackys . Spectacular Hawkesbury River Waterfront

ARRIVE BY BOAT . No Cars . NO ROADS !! getting here becomes part of the adventure !! ............ Click on 'SHOW MORE' .... for information on boats & on staying on the river ..... ask about our specials .... Go to 'MESSAGE HOST below near bottom of page to contact us SPECIALS 3 & 4 night extended stay weekend specials 3 night mid week Mon-Thur rates 6 night Mon-Sun offers The space Private Jetty Swim On The High Tide HANGING SWING SEAT ON DECK Alfresco Dining SIT ON TOP KAYAKS Bush Trails At Back Door Sunny Aspect Big Panoramic Views Pets Welcome By Prior Arrangement ................................................................................................................... MACKYS . MILSONS PASSAGE . HAWKESBURY RIVER . NSW .................................................................................................................. Mackys is fully self contained & booked exclusively for you Mackys will be open and ready for you, to simply kick back relax & enjoy a few days on river time WHAT TO DO simply relax & watch river life pass by swim from the jetty at high tide explore the river beaches by own boat or hire boat just hang in the verandah two seater cane swing chair walk the bush trails to the ridgeline . perhaps take a picnic kayak along the spectacular river foreshore catch a fish or two meet the FRI.SAT sunset delivery boat at your jetty for ready to eat hot pizzas & chilled prawns book in at Peats Bite for a legendary long lunch take the door to door boat transfer to The Anchor Cafe for a SAT.SUN afternoon of live music, prawns & oysters book in a fishing guide to take you to the best secret spots have a sumptuous 'High Tea' delivered & set at your waterside table LOUNGE . LIVING • hanging 2 seater on undercover verandah • comfortable lounge space • ceiling fan . reverse aircon . electric flame heater • outdoor fire pit & pot belly . hooded BBQ • undercover outdoor & indoor dining • dvd & blue ray player & screen ( no TV ) • bluetooth UE Boom speaker • medium speed data access via your mobile ( no wifi ) • magazines . books . fishing rods • two sit on top kayaks KITCHEN . PANTRY • well equipped kitchen with all the essential cookware & serving platters • slimline fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, gas cooktop, electric oven • nespresso machine . coffee plunger. coffee pods • 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 SLEEPING . BATHROOM • two very comfortable queen beds • linen & towels • spacious bathroom with large walk in shower recess • large gravity fed rainwater showerhead • shampoo conditioner body wash ...................................................... DELIVERED TO YOUR JETTY ...................................................... SUNSET PIZZA . PRAWN . OYSTER DELIVERY • hot fresh baked pizzas • chilled prawns & oysters • perhaps a bottle of bubbles?? • pre order a FRI.SAT sunset feast delivered to your jetty A PRIVATE HIGH TEA AT YOUR WATERSIDE TABLE • a sumptuous locally baked high tea • delivered by boat & set up at your table by the water ............................. OUT & ABOUT ............................ PEATS BITE RESTAURANT • legendary long lunch waterfront destination • one of the most beautiful & unique locations on the river • open THUR - SUN advance bookings essential • family friendly . special teens menu • sometimes well behaved pets welcome by prior arrangement • boat access only • jetty to jetty private transfer service available OR arrive by own boat / hire boat THE ANCHOR CAFÉ SPENCER • breakfast brunch & light lunch menu • enjoy bottle shop prices with lunch • try the burgers on the pier with a beer • weekends settle back for some live music & feast on oysters & prawns • open WED - SUN bookings recommended • pets on lead welcome • jetty to jetty private transfer service available OR arrive by own boat / hire boat PRIVATE FISHING GUIDE • a local private guide will pick you up at your jetty • discover hidden waterways where the fish are jumping • all equipment provided • also ideal if it is your first time fishing • young ones welcome ...max 3 guests plus guide • perhaps you even get to catch dinner EXPLORE - by own boat or hire boat - • river beaches • hidden tidal creeks • majestic waters edge escarpments • pristine national park bushland • historic Bar Island Guest access .................................................................... ACCESS to MACKYS by BOAT ONLY .................................................................... arrive by water taxi . hire boat . own trailer boat water taxi & boat hire are pre booked direct by you [ so no service fees ] we will pass on contact details to all boat operators & then you select & book in preferred boat travel option direct ......................... WATER TAXI ......................... • if arriving by car we suggest booking water taxi from Kangaroo Point, Brooklyn • if arriving by train we suggest booking water taxi from Hawkesbury River Marina just opposite the Hawkesbury River train station in 'downtown' Brooklyn • water taxi also travels after sunset • taxi travel time to MACKYS's about 20min depending on pick up point • advance bookings absolutely essential • unrestricted /no charge public parking available at bot pick up points PRICE GUIDELINE $90 per trip for 2 , then $10pp additional ........................................................................ WATER TAXI and HIRE BOAT package ......................................................................... • the best of both worlds . hire boat PRE delivered to MACKYS's jetty • you travel door to door with water taxi • boat is easy to drive . no experience or license required. • personalised 'how to' boat instructions given on arrival by the water taxi skipper • we provide you detailed exploring suggestions • 25l tank of fuel . safety equipment . map .emergency call out included .................................................................................................................... BROOKLYN & BEROWRA self drive BOAT HIRE from mainland ..................................................................................................................... • you hire a boat from the mainland & self drive to MACKYS with detailed directions in hand! • 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's is about 40 - 60 mins depending on tide & pick up location • we provide detailed exploring suggestions ..................................................................................... HAVE BOAT LICENSE ............ but need a boat ...................................................................................... BEROWRA WATERS & Boat Hire have a fleet of polycraft w 50hp plus options , as well as 'tinnie' 25hp options BROOKLYN MARINA have a fleet of Quintrex BowRiders w 60hp plus options, as well as 'tinnie' 25hp options HAWKESBURY WATER TAXI offers a package w mainland taxi transfers & a 30hp aluminium runabout awaiting for you at Macky pontoon .......................................................... OWN TRAILER BOAT up to 5m ........................................................... • we recommend launching at Mooney Mooney boat ramp • boat travel w 60hp to MACKYS'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 ............................. TIDES & BOATS .............................. • on super low tides [0.3m ] boat access is limited to & from jetty for about 2 hours • this occurs about 5 times per year in daylight hours • we will update you if this applies for your dates • you can also check online before booking via WILLY WEATHER TIDES - MILSONS PASSAGE , or check with us via CONTACT HOST link below Other things to note RATES for up to 2 guests include linen etc for master queen for up to 4 guests include linen etc for 2 x queen if you are 2 guests requiring linen etc for 2 x queen additional charge of $100 will be applied CHILDREN welcome Please advise ages when booking Parents /guardians take full responsibility for safety & supervision of children There are no safety latches on kitchen cupboards There is no fence along foreshore to the water There is an enclosed verandah that can only be reached from inside the house PETS Welcome only by prior arrangement Pets to be on a lead / fully supervised when outside as there are no fences CLEANING & GARBAGE There is no cleaning fee, & no need to clean , but we do ask you to leave MACKYS neat & tidy as you found her We have no garbage service on the river so guests take their garbage back to mainland bins provided at all public jettties & boat hire marinas ....................... DISCOUNTS ....................... for last min bookings; 3 night weekends ; 4 nights mid week and for weekly stays arriving mon or fri just email us to check before booking via CONTACT HOST link Registration Details PID-STRA-20108