REFuge bay charters
Discover the Ku-ring-gai National Park with our Private Boat Tour for Friends, Couples or Small Groups
REFuge bay charters
Discover the Ku-ring-gai National Park with our Private Boat Tour for Friends, Couples or Small Groups
Available Adventures
Available Adventures:
Embark on Birgitta for a day immersed in the peaceful beauty of Ku-ring-gai National Park. Take in the striking scenery and wildlife, bring your favourite food and drinks and share it with those closest to you. Tailored for small groups, this boat charter offers an opportunity to explore a secluded side of Sydney—only accessible by boat.
Half Day Adventure:
You will enjoy a one-hour sail through the Ku-ring-gai National Park to Refuge Bay or another stunning bay of your choice. Once arrived you will have around 2 hours to relax, explore the foreshore, wine and dine and have a swim. Afterwards, we’ll sail back to Bobbin Head, taking in all the natural beauty along the way. This option is BYO lunch and drinks. For catering, see futher options below.
A half day adventure (3.5hours) for up to 4 people:
Weekdays: $720
Weekends annd Holidays: $880
Full Day Adventure:
You will enjoy a one hour sail through the Ku-ring-gai National Park to the serene Refuge Bay or another similar bay of your choice. Once there, you’ll have three hours to fully immerse yourself in this picturesque setting. Bring your lunch and favourite drink— you may choose to relax on deck or venture out and explore the swimming cove, hike the track to the top of the waterfall or go for a dip off the boat. For more adventure, we provide a dinghy with an electric outboard, snorkelling gear, stand-up paddleboards, and kayaks as extras. Your Captain will give you space to enjoy the bay at your own pace. The day wraps up with a peaceful one-hour sail back to Bobbin Head. This option is BYO lunch and drinks. For catering, see futher options below.
A full day adventure (5.5hrs) for up to 4 people:
Weekdays: $940
Weekends annd Holidays: $1060
Catering Options
Add catering to either the half day or full day charter options for $60 extra per person. As the captain is usually busy helming the vessel we can provide an extra crew member to serve you during the day. This option is an extra $200 for half day charter and $300 for full day charter options.
Overnight Stays (coming soon!)
Add an overnight stay to the full day package.
Starting from Bobbin Head you will sail to Refuge Bay to enjoy several hours exploring the bay, beaches and waterfall after which your captain will deliver you and the boat to a bay of your choosing where you will spend the night aboard by yourselves.
Enjoy the classic boat, Birgitta, with a well appointed galley, fridge, BBQ, toilet, shower and TV. You will also have use of a dinghy, kayaks and paddleboards.
The captain will return the following day to take you back to Bobbin Head by 3pm.
Custom Adventure
If you have something particular in mind, let us know. We are happy to customise a trip to your taste. For example, we can take you to other creeks for kayaking and paddle boarding or to more remote locations for bird watching. Just let us know what you'd like.
Where to go.
Bobbin Head:
Bobbin Head (Google Maps Link) is 17 minutes from Hornsby, 40 minutes from Sydney city and 30 minutes from Mona Vale. You'll need to drive down to Apple Tree Bay at Bobbin Head to meet the boat. Alternative pick up locations upon request include Cottage Point and Brooklyn.