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Castaway On Hawkesbury

CASTAWAY
CASTAWAY - BBQ terrace
CASTAWAY - master bedroom
CASTAWAY - Verandah
CASTAWAY - River Views
CASTAWAY - Lounge
CASTAWAY - interior detail
CASTAWAY - second bedroom
CASTAWAY - verandah dining
CASTAWAY - bathroom detail
CASTAWAY - interior detail
MILSONS PASSAGE

Beautifully appointed cottage,just kick back & relax. With a HAMMOCK on the verandah & king bed with river views. SIMPLY PERFECT for a SPECIAL WEEKEND AWAY,offering SPECTACULAR VIEWS,Private Jetty, SWIMMING on High Tide,EXPLORE the river

Charming Cottage At Waters Edge - $740.00 for two per weekend

Hawkesbury River, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 4 people, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 2

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From $165 to $370 couple per night

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Romantic getaway

This property is marked as Romantic getaway, but no specifics have been provided by the operator.

Cottage, Holiday house

CASTAWAY is one of the most charming river destinations. What makes this place especially unique is the proximity to the waters edge, the original external facades, the spectacular views and the charming verandah- a perfect spot to sit, relax & take in the surrounds.

The private jetty has a pontoon & a ladder for easy acces when swimming on the high tide.

The cottage itself is set just by the waters edge & has an enclosed timber terrace.

The ridge behind CASTAWAY is part of Mugomarra Nature Reserve & although there are no marked tracks it is a spectacular walk with views over the river, suited to the moderately fit , wearing comfortable walking shoes.

WHAT TO BRING
. favourite CDs, DVDs, reading material
. hooks, bait, sinkers for fishing
. toiletries, personal belongings including swimming costume
. personal repellant , sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses

WHAT IS THERE
. 2 king beds
. ground coffee & tea, sugar , coffee plunger
. sea salt & pepper grinder
. glad wrap, foil, paper towel, serviettes, fabric napkins
. gas BBQ
. TV, DVD, Video & CD player ( no TV reception)
. fishing rods
. jetty & pontoon

WHAT TO DO
. simply relax , fish, read
. bush walking ( there are no marked trails & moderate fitness, shoes with tread & long sleved garments are recommended )
. order a lazy weekend catering package, or perhaps combine a mini hamper with a boat trip to lunch
. prebook a self drive hire boat, no license required ( they travel very slowly ) & explore the nearby river beaches, Bar Island & Spencer.

CATERING & RESTAURANTS

CATERING

LAZY WEEKEND CATERING HAMPER - $135.00 pp
Have the fridge completely stocked with fresh quality ingredients for a weekend of ‘casual gourmet’ dining, cooking at your own leisure. The hamper includes everything for a cooked & continental breakfast for 2 days, a light lunch selection for 2 days, and premium cuts of meat with easy to prepare accompaniments for 2 dinners. Easy to follow cooking instructions are included. Advance booking required 0401 30 88 88

MINI CATERING HAMPER - $95.00 pp

This hamper has just one lunch & one dinner included, as well as two breakfasts, for those wanting to combine a few options. Easy to follow cooking instructions are included. Advance booking required 0401 30 88 88

The hamper cost also includes delivery by boat & stocking supplies into the house before your arrival.

DINNER FOR TWO DELIVERED T- $75.00 pp

Pre book a 'chef's choice' dinner for Friday night, delivered to the jetty. All you need to do is heat the meal at your leisure. Subject to availability. Advance booking required 0401 30 88 88

RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PEATS BITE RESTAURANT
weekends only, advance bookings essential, 02 9985 9040 - closed July/Aug. A great place for a long relaxed lunch, in one of the most beautiful & unique locations on the river. $110.00pp ( licensed ) You will need to advance book in your boat transfers, 0400 600 111, to Peats Bite. $20.00 pp return. You can also travel there by hireboat or own boat

SPENCER VILLAGE STORE & CAFE
Serving legendary breakfasts, brunch & light lunch. 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 Phone 4377 1123. About 10km upriver by boat.

COTTAGE POINT INN
Perfect when staying mid week, book on 9456 1008. A stunning setting & excellent á la carte menu. Travel by own boat is fine, but too far by self drive hire boat.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORT

Just a reminder that ‘CASTAWAY’ is BOAT ACCESS ONLY. There are absolutely no roads to the property, which does make getting there part of the adventure!

From Sydney travel north along the Pacific Highway & F3 Freeway, crossing the Hawkesbury River & immediately take the Brooklyn exit. Come back over the river on the pacific highway 83 bridge & turn directly in to Kangaroo Point for your water taxi pick up. Allow an hour by car from Sydney, and in peak periods add 30 minutes.

WATER TAXI $70.00 each way , up to 4 guests, phone 0400 600 111, advance bookings essential, best to also pre book return trip in advance , pick up at Kangaroo Point, located between F3 freeway & Brooklyn Rd

HIRE OF SELF DRIVE RUNABOUT
Book a return taxi transfer & 48 hour hireboat package for $250.00 inclusive fuel. Your boat will be at the ‘CASTAWAY’ jetty waiting and you will travel upriver in comfort with your belongings. Additional hire at $85.00 per 24hours. Bookings well in advance essential as only limited number of hire boats available, phone 0400 600 111 to reserve

OWN BOAT
up to 20' suitable. We recommend Dolphin Marina, 1 Brooklyn Rd for launching trailer boats. A small fee applies. Call on 02 9985 7307. Some guests enjoy the longer & very scenic boat journey from Apple Tree Bay or Akuna Bay

GENERAL NOTES

Before you arrive, the house is opened, ready for you to simply kick back & relax

Therefore, we do require your estimated arrival time.

ARRIVAL any time after 2.00pm
CHECK OUT by 3.00pm
CHILDREN not suited
PETS not suited

Holiday experiences

Bushwalking & wilderness, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Executive rental, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Honeymoon, Romantic getaway, Waterfront

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, BBQ - Gas, Boat Hire, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Internet access, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Linen supplied, Massage, Masseur, Pets not allowed, Restaurant, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Castaway On Hawkesbury

Hawkesbury River, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

RATES
valid for bookings confirmed before 28 February, 2007

$150.00 deposit required to confirm booking

Weekends - Friday to Sunday (any 2 nights)
excluding 20 December to 10 January & Long Weekends

2 adults- $740.00
4 adults - $890.00
additional nights - $150.00 per night

Mid Week Special - Monday to Thursday (3 nights )
excluding 20 December to 10 January & Long Weekends

2 adults- $640.00
4 adults - $790.00

Weekly Special - 6 nights ( check out 9.00am )
excluding 20 December to 10 January & Long Weekends

2 adults- $990.00
4 adults - $1140.00

Long Weekends
based on weekend rates with a minimum 3 night stay

Xmas & January
20 December till 10 January , minimum 3 nights

up to 4 adults - $400.00 per night or $2000.00 per week

Castaway On Hawkesbury (sleeps 4):

Bookings for Fri/Sat must be for both days.

Availability

Castaway On Hawkesbury will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 34.6 hours)

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