Explore Pittwater & The Hawkesbury
Our Explorer guides are designed to help you plan your time, discover new spots, and feel confident about where you can go and what you can enjoy during your charter.
Dining by Boat: Lunch Stops and Waterfront Venues
Planning lunch during your charter? This guide shares waterfront dining ideas around Newport, Palm Beach, Patonga, Cottage Point, Bobbin Head, Akuna Bay and the Lower Hawkesbury, with tips for moorings, tenders, water taxis and approved access.
Patonga Village by boat: A waterfront escape
Patonga is a relaxed coastal village that feels like a proper little escape by boat. Learn how to plan a visit, enjoy lunch ashore, allow for West Head and Broken Bay conditions, and make the most of this memorable Hawkesbury stop.
Cottage Point by boat: a waterside gathering place
Cottage Point is a beautiful Cowan Creek stop with calm water, bushland and waterside dining. This guide explains how to plan a visit, arrange access, use authorised moorings and enjoy the area without rushing.

