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.
Guest Transfers During Your Charter
If friends or family are joining part-way through your charter, a little planning goes a long way. This guide explains water taxis, tender transfers, The Basin ferry, Cottage Point, Bobbin Head, resupply options and safe daylight transfer planning.
Charter area explained: Exploring Pittwater & the Hawkesbury by boat
Explore the wider Church Point Charter cruising area from Newport, including Pittwater, Cowan Creek and the Lower Hawkesbury. This guide explains how the area fits together, where guests can go, how moorings work, and why this part of Sydney is best enjoyed slowly from the water.
First-time boating: What to expect
New to boating? You are not alone. This guide explains what to expect on your first self-drive charter, including the briefing, driving the boat, using moorings, planning a simple route and feeling confident on Pittwater.
Refuge Bay & America Bay: Calm Hawkesbury favourites
Refuge Bay and America Bay are peaceful Hawkesbury favourites for swimming, overnight stays and slow days surrounded by bushland. This guide explains what makes each bay special, how to use authorised moorings, and what to bring before heading in.
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.
Practical guide for a relaxed charter
A relaxed charter starts with simple planning. These practical tips cover food, ice, moorings, daylight timing, guest transfers, what to bring and how to keep your day on Pittwater easy, safe and enjoyable.
Cowan Creek: a quieter world beyond Pittwater
Cowan Creek offers calm water, bushland, sandstone cliffs and peaceful overnight moorings beyond Pittwater. This guide covers favourite areas including Refuge Bay, America Bay, Cottage Point, Bobbin Head and Akuna Bay, with practical tips for planning your charter.
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.