Nestled In A Sleepy Elbow Of The River
ARRIVE BY BOAT . No Roads . NO CARS
getting here becomes part of your river adventure ...!!!
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Allawah truly epitomises holiday living by the waters edge. The house has a series of bifold doors that open out to embrace the sensational views of the river and private jetty.
The master queen bedroom with private balcony faces the river while the second bedroom with double bed faces the rear garden.
A dream location for water lovers, spend your days fishing, swimming, kayaking and relaxing on the beautiful Hawkesbury River.
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BOAT TRAVEL
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Just a reminder that ALLAWAH is BOAT ACCESS ONLY...there are absolutely no cars, which does make getting there a part of the adventure!!!.
local water taxi service
self drive hire boat options
also great for own boat
Boat travel options below must be PRE BOOKED as soon as your dates are confirmed ......That way we know you are not swimming!
We will email you all the contact details; also info such as directions, where to explore etc
You pay for your boat direct w the boat operator- NO AGENT FEES!!
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WATER TAXI
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Pre book a water taxi each way; then simply kick back & enjoy being by the water doing not too much of anything; perhaps take a trip on the kayaks to the fresh waterhole
Water taxi operates 7 days also after sunset
Parking & Water Taxi from Kangaroo Point Public Wharf, Brooklyn [ unrestricted parking along lower road at Kangaroo Point
OR
arrive by TRAIN & board the water taxi just near the Hawkesbury River Station in downtown BROOKLYN
PRICE GUIDELINE with Hawkesbury Water Taxi:-$100 per trip for 2 guests but please get your own quote
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WATER TAXI + SELF DRIVE 'TINNY'- 7 days also after sunset
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Arrive by Water Taxi - as above - with a hire boat waiting at the ALLAWAH jetty
This option gives you flexible arrival time, so that you can also arrive after sunset and have a boat to use during your stay
No experience required to drive the boat
On arrival the water taxi driver will run through the boat operation with you
Boats are very easy to operate
You will also receive a map, hints of where to explore
Limited availability so book asap
Water Taxi travel time is approx. 15 mins
CAR parking at Kangaroo Point Public Wharf, Brooklyn-Unrestricted parking along lower road at Kangaroo Point
OR
water taxi from next to TRAIN station in Brooklyn
PRICE GUIDELINE please get your own quote
PACKAGE Includes taxi transfers, boat hire, safety equipment, map & tank of fuel [ children's life jackets available ]
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SELF DRIVE HIRE BOAT from Brooklyn or Berowra- 7 days before sunset
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No boat experience required
easy to drive
Off-Street Parking & Boat Hire from Brooklyn Marina & Berowra Waters Marina
You receive a thorough briefing from the team at marina
We send you directions, where to explore etc
Arrival at marina must be inside marina office hours
Parking, Unloading & Boat Briefing takes approx. 30 mins
You must allow time for briefing & travel to arrive at ALLAWAH before sunset
We will assist with logistics
PRICE GUIDELINE - please get your own quote
PACKAGE INCLUDES boat hire, safety equipment, map & tank of fuel [ children's life jackets available ]
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HIRE BOAT - if you have a boat license
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BROOKLYN MARINA
bow riders w 50-175HP
also tinnie with a 30hp available for hire
BEROWRA BOAT HIRE
poly craft vessels with 50hp + 100hp
WATER TAXI - TINNY PACKAGE
a 30hp tinny with water taxi transfer package is available
NOTE there are differences in permitted 'exploring ' range between companies. We will provide more detail as part of booking process
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OWN BOAT - Trailer Boats up to 6m
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No Fee Parking & Boat Launch from Mooney Mooney public boat ramp, next to M1 Freeway
an excellent ramp & launch facility
very well frequented with overnight motor homes so a low crime area
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ALLAWAH - additional info
PERFECT FOR TWO
but can sleep four
also fine for children by prior arrangement [ parents accept full responsibility ]
THE SPACE
The master bedroom with its own balcony is the perfect spot to laze away with a coffee or a good book.
The second bedroom is smaller with a double bed and tranquil views to the rear rainforest garden
Both the lounge & the main bedroom have reverse cycle A/C. There is also a wood fired combustion pot belly for an ambient fire on the cooler evenings. Bring a bag or two of wood from the service station - we provide kindling & firelighters.
The water supply is from a nearby natural spring that we are very happy to drink. If you are uncomfortable drinking this, then perhaps BYO drinking water.
The lounge has multi channel TV & DVD library
Outside there are lawns & terraces for relaxation - also 2 kayaks with lifejackets for exploring the river shoreline.
The sandy river beach is tidal, so perfect for taking a dip on the high tide.
ALLAWAH is FULLY SELF CONTAINED
well equipped kitchen
master queen bedrooms with private balcony
rear garden view second bedroom with double bed
bathroom with shower
separate toilet
ENTERTAINMENT
WIFI. Sonos bluetooth speakers
TV ( all TV stations)
DVD library, book collection, magazines, board games,
MOBILE phone RECEPTION
KITCHEN
well equipped with gas cooktop, electric oven, microwave, single drawer dishwasher, breville barrista style coffee machine
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
front loading washing machine & dryer; iron & ironing board
Two x single sit on top kayaks w/life jackets and paddles
Private jetty with pontoon
WHAT TO BRING
all food & beverage - there are no shops [ or pre FRI.SAT pizza prawn delivery ]
toiletries, personal belongings including bathers & footwear for kayaking
favourite CDs, DVDs, reading material - there is also a DVD library at Allawah ]
fishing rods, hooks, bait & sinkers
sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses
firewood - approx $18 per bag from major service stations is fine for 2 nights [ kindling, firelighters are provided ]
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RESTAURANTS . CAFES . LOCAL DELIVERY SERVICE
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PEATS BITE RESTAURANT .....THUR - SUN
• legendary destination for a long relaxed lunch
• one of the most beautiful & unique locations on the river
• jetty to jetty transfer service . OR travel by hireboat or own boat
THE ANCHOR SPENCER STORE & CAFÉ......WED - SUN
• serving breakfast & lunch snacks . enjoy bottle shop prices with lunch
• try the burgers on the pier with a beer
• weekends live music, prawns & oysters on the pier
• travel by hireboat or own boat
BEROWRA WATERS INN ... THUR - SUN
• legendary degustation long lunch destination
• private transfer available or travel by own boat
A CHEFS SECRET . BEROWRA WATERS .... WED - SUN
• delightful italian themed restaurant on a terrace over the water
• private transfer available or travel by own boat
HIGH TEA PRIVATE DINING ....7 DAYS
• prepared locally & delivered by the chef
• a sumptuous slow dining feast to enjoy on your own private table at Allawah
CHILL MUD CRABS . PRAWNs n OYSTER SUNSET DELIVERY ....FRI - SAT
• delivered by boat to your jetty around sunset
There are other cafes & bistros on the Hawkesbury River but these are further away so only suited to faster own boat travel [ we are happy to list other options by email ]
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GENERAL NOTES
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LINEN:- provided
CHILDREN - by prior arrangement
PETS - not suited
CHECK OUT - SUNDAYS we aim to offer a 4PM check out option when possible!!..check when enquiring
HEATING is primarily reverse cycle; evening fire BYO wood from service station approx. $18 per bag
GARBAGE there is no river garbage service so guests agree to take all garbage back to mainland public bins - just like the locals do!
CLEANING there is no cleaning fee & no need to clean BUT we ask guests to leave house neat & tidy, dishes washed & put back in place, house locked up etc
ALLAWAH will be open & ready for you to simply kick back & relax....... & is booked exclusively for your use.
