A Tree House Ambience On The Bar Point Settlement
- $590.00 per Weekend For Two-
Indulge in this easy living holiday cabin, set back in the native landscape on the western reach of Bar Point. It is a short walk from the waters edge, along the grassed tracks to reach THE YURT. Once there, the great views across the river, towards Bar Island, Marra Marra National Park & Peats Bight are yours to enjoy. Take an afternoon stroll along the grass paths of Bar Boint Estate
A broad timber deck, spans the width of both levels of THE YURT . From the top level the views are simply spectacular. The kitchen is part of the open plan living/dining space and a gas barbeque is located on the deck overlooking the Hawkesbury River.
On arrival, the water taxi pulls in to the stone wharf at Bar Point, where your self drive runabout 'tinnie' awaits if you have pre booked that. In true local style, a wheelbarrow awaits to be loaded with your supplies, & you are off -direction THE YURT - approx. 2-3 minutes away .
WHAT IS THERE
queen master bedroom
coffee & tea, sugar; sea salt, pepper grinder; olive oil & balsamic vinegar
serviettes, fabric napkins, paper towel
glad wrap, foil, outdoor gas BBQ
DVD & CD player ( no TV reception )
jetty space for hire boat or own trailer boat
WHAT TO DO
simply relax on the sundrenched top deck , fish, read
take a walk along the foreshore nature reserve tracks
take a boat trip to lunch ....see below
hire a runabout & explore the river beaches, take a trip to Spencer ( 10km ) by boat
WHAT TO BRING
favourite CDs, DVD;s & Videos, reading material
toiletries, personal belongings
personal repellant , sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses
food & beverage, there are no shops
TRANSPORT
Just a reminder that THE YURT is boat access only. There are absolutely no roads to the property, which does make getting there part of the adventure!
From SYDNEY travel north along the Pacific Highway # 1 & F3 FREEWAY, crossing the Hawkesbury River & immediately take the Brooklyn exit. Come back over the river a second time, on the PACIFIC HIGHWAY #83 & turn directly left in to KANGAROO POINT for your water taxi pick up. Allow an hour by car from Sydney, and in peak periods add 30 minutes.
Water Taxi $70.00 each way , up to 4 guests, phone 0400 600 111, advance bookings essential, best to also pre book return trip in advance , pick up at KANGAROO POINT, see notes above. Unload belongings at the wharf, and then park your car. Additional parking is also availabe on the top level, with stairs for easy access to the wharf.
Self Drive Runabout / Water Taxi Package THE YURT has a pontoon space on the 'stone jetty' Book a return taxi transfer & a 48 hour hireboat package for $270.00 inclusive fuel. Your boat will be berthed in the THE YURT'S jetty spot waiting and you will travel upriver in comfort with your belongings. Additional hire at $85.00 per extra day. Bookings well in advance essential as only limited number of hire boats available, phone 0400 600 111 to reserve. Please note that hire & self drive of runabout from mainland is not permitted here.
River Boat Postman by prior arrangement arrive & depart mid week on the mail boat...a brilliant way to get a true feel for the river, the people & the lifestyle. A self drive hire boat can be arranged with this mode of transport
Own Boat not suitable
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
Peats Bite weekends only, advance bookings essential, 02 9985 9040 - closed July/Aug.. A great place for a long relaxed lunch, in one of the most beautiful & unique locations on the river. $120.00pp ( licensed ) You will need to advance book in your boat transfers, with the restaurant at time of booking. Spencer Village Store & Cafe serving legendary breakfasts, brunch & light lunch. Truly the 'Hub of the Universe'. Also supplying a good range of meat, some vegetables & just about everything else you may need. Licensed Bottle Shop as well. Kitchen closes around 2.30pm Phone 4377 1123. About 10km up river by boat.
Berowra Waters Inn 9456 1027
Degustation Luncheon Menu Fri - Sun
4 course $125 w/ matching wines $175
5 course $135 w/ matching wines $200
6 course $150 w/ matching wines $220
Travel Approx. 15 km by Boat . Not suited to travel by self drive runabout. Book your water taxi transfers on 0400 600 111 at time of booking your table. Imperative to make sure the table booking & water taxi can coincide. Allow 3 hrs for 6 course; 2.5hrs for 4/5courses. Be sure to inform restaurant of the water taxi pick up time, so that taxi can run to schedule. Taxi approx. $80 each way.
GENERAL NOTES
The Yurt is fully self contained & booked exclusively
The house is ready for you to simply kick back & relax.
There is a wheelbarrow waiting at the wharf for your belongings
Children - by prior arrangement & at parents discretion
Pets - well behaved by prior arrangement, to be on lead when walking.
2 fully enclosed verandahs at THE YURT. ( one is shaded & reached from the bedrooms )
RATES
valid for bookings confirmed before 30 DECEMBER,2009
DEPOSIT :-$150.00 deposit /$500 peak period required to confirm booking
LINEN:- inclusive linen (100% cotton ) & towels
additional nights - $200.00 per night
Weekends Friday to Sunday ( any 2 nights)
excluding 20 December to 10 January & Long Weekends
2 guests- $590.00
Mid Week Special Monday to Thursday (up to 3 nights )
excluding 20 December to 31 January & Long Weekends
2 guests- $590.00
WEEKLY SPECIAL - 6 nights ( complimentary 2 nights )
excluding 20 December to 31 January & Long Weekends
2 guests- $990.00
Long Weekend
up to 3 nights ( Aust Day, Anzac, Queen B'Day, Oct Labour Day )
2 guests- $790.00
up to 4 nights ( Easter)
2 guests- $990.00
Xmas & New Year
18 December till 10 January, minimum 3 nights
inclusive linen & towels for main bedroom up to 2 guests
4 nights - $1300
5 nights- $1500
6 nights - $1700
7 nights - $1800
January :- deposit $500
10 January till 31 January
up to 2 adults inclusive linen & towels
2 nights - $590
3 nights - $790
4 nights - $990
5 nights - $1190
6 nights - $1390
7 nights - $1590
aust day weekend -$790
MORE IMAGES
if you would like to view more images of THE YURT simply click on 'view photo gallery' above; also go to Bar Point in 'Location Information' for views of the general area
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