ask about our SPRING SPECIALS
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stunning restored BOATSHED right on waters edge
KAYAKS
absolute waterfront
PRIVATE JETTY
spectacular views
RUSTIC LUXURY
the ultimate CHILL OUT destination
filled with CHARACTER & STYLE in abundance
a fully self contained holiday house
a very private waterfront setting
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ARRIVE BY BOAT ... no roads ... no cars!!
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water taxi service
hire boat option
bring your own boat
weekdays journey with the riverboat postman
see boat info below
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WHAT IS THERE
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well equipped kitchen
2 queen bedrooms
spacious bathroom with BATH SHOWER combo
sandstone fireplace , 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
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WHAT TO DO
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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
explore the nearby river beaches & Bar Island by boat
picnic at a nearby river beach by boat
take a canoe trip to fresh waterhole
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WHAT TO BRING
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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
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OUT & ABOUT
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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
THE GENERAL - 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 [check which operators allow this ] or own boat
EXPLORE
• river beaches
• hidden creeks
• pristine bushland
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ACCESS by BOAT ONLY
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• 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
• own boat up to 8M
• riverboat postman slow cruise weekdays
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SELF DRIVE BOAT HIRE from BROOKLYN or BEROWRA
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• 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 30 mins -BROOKLYN - & 50 mins -BEROWRA -depending on tide
• we provide detailed directions and exploring suggestions
PRICE GUIDELINE $380 for 2 nights; xtra nights $100; discounts may apply
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WATER TAXI
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• 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 approx $110 per trip
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WATER TAXI and HIRE BOAT PACKAGE
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• 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
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HAVE BOAT LICENSE - but need a boat
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• Brooklyn Central has a runabout w a 30hp engine that is for hire.
• Berowra Boat Hire have a polycraft fleet w 50hp & above
• Brooklyn Marina offer a bowrider w 75hp
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OWN TRAILER BOAT up to 8m
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• 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
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YOUR STAY
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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
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OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
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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 . Guests take ALL garbage back to mainland bins
Guests agree to leave property neat & tidy on departure