Groceries, Alcohol, Ice & Supplies for Your Boat Charter
Arrive organised, then relax
A little provisioning before your charter makes the whole day easier.
Church Point Charter operates from Princes Street Marina, 16 Princes Street, Newport NSW 2106, so the easiest option is usually to organise groceries, drinks, ice and any last-minute supplies before you arrive at the marina.
That way, once your briefing is complete, you can settle into the boat and enjoy the water instead of worrying about what you forgot.
For most guests, the best approach is simple:
order ahead
collect on the way to Newport
bring more ice than you think you need
keep the first day easy
avoid relying on last-minute deliveries once you are underway
The easiest option: click and collect
For most charters, click and collect is the simplest way to organise supplies.
You can place your supermarket or bottle shop order ahead of time, choose a collection window that suits your departure, and pick it up on your way to Newport.
Nearby supermarket options include:
Coles Local Newport
Address: 381 Barrenjoey Road, Newport NSW 2106
Website:Coles Local Newport
Best for: A convenient Newport grocery stop close to the marina.
Woolworths Mona Vale
Address: 25–29 Park Street, Mona Vale NSW 2103
Website:Woolworths Mona Vale
Best for: Larger grocery orders, especially if you are also collecting from Dan Murphy’s Mona Vale nearby.
Bottle shops and alcohol
Nearby bottle shop options include:
The Newport Bottle Shop / Drive-Through
Address: 2 Kalinya Street, Newport NSW 2106
Website:The Newport
BWS Newport
Address: 343–345 Barrenjoey Road, Newport NSW 2106
Website:BWS Newport
Liquorland Newport
Address: 329 Barrenjoey Road, Newport NSW 2106
Website:Liquorland
Dan Murphy’s Mona Vale
Address: 25–29 Park Street, Mona Vale NSW 2103
Website:Dan Murphy’s Mona Vale
Using delivery services
Delivery services can be convenient, especially if you are arriving from work, organising a longer charter, or topping up supplies before boarding.
Options may include:
Uber Eats / Uber Groceries
Website:Uber Eats
Best for: Quick grocery, meal or alcohol delivery where available.
MILKRUN
Website:MILKRUN
Best for: Fast grocery and alcohol delivery where available.
Delivery to the marina
If you are arranging delivery before departure, use a clear address and delivery note.
Suggested delivery note:
Church Point Charter / Princes Street Marina
16 Princes Street, Newport NSW 2106
Guest name, mobile number and vessel name if known
Please call on arrival — guest will meet driver in carpark
Ice: bring more than you think
Ice is one of the easiest things to underestimate.
Boat fridges are useful, but they are not the same as household fridges. If you are bringing drinks, seafood, BBQ food or supplies for an overnight charter, bring enough ice to keep everything cold and comfortable.
A good approach is:
pre-chill drinks before arrival
pack food cold
bring ice for drinks
bring extra ice for backup cooling
avoid opening the fridge more than necessary
For longer charters, plan your ice and cold storage carefully before leaving Newport.
Resupply during longer charters
For longer charters, you may be able to organise extra supplies along the way, but it is best not to rely on this for essentials.
Mobile reception, delivery coverage and shore access can vary around Pittwater, Cowan Creek and the Hawkesbury. Some areas feel wonderfully remote, but that also means they are not ideal for last-minute groceries.
Alcohol and skipper responsibility
Guests are welcome to bring food and drinks aboard, but the nominated skipper must remain fit to operate the vessel.
The skipper must stay under the legal alcohol limit while the vessel is underway and remains responsible for the safety of everyone onboard.
Alcohol deliveries also come with their own requirements. Delivery services may require valid ID, and alcohol may be refused if the recipient cannot meet legal delivery requirements.
A simple approach works best: organise drinks early, keep the skipper responsible, and save the relaxed drinks for when the boat is safely secured to an authorised mooring.
Quick provisioning checklist
Before arriving at Princes Street Marina, check that you have:
groceries
drinks
ice
drinking water
snacks
breakfast supplies
sunscreen
hats and swimmers
warm layers
phone charging cables
linen and towels if not arranged
medication and personal items
rubbish bags
children’s fitted lifejackets
any restaurant, water taxi or transfer details
A little planning goes a long way
The best charters usually start before anyone steps onboard.
Collect your supplies, bring plenty of ice, keep the plan simple and arrive ready to relax. Once the boat is loaded and the briefing is complete, the rest of the day can unfold the way it should — slowly, comfortably and on the water.
