Refuge Bay, stop in Australia
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Refuge Bay

Refuge Bay sits on Cowan Creek off the Hawkesbury River, a deeply sheltered spot where you drop anchor and enjoy the surrounding bushland in peace. It draws a crowd on summer weekends, so aim for a weekday if you want the quiet version of this place.

Based on AIS data

quiet → busy

Popular Times

How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.

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  • Busiest on Wednesdays
  • Fullest around 22:00, emptiest around 10:00
  • Half the boats arrive by 16:00
  • 77% of visits are overnight
  • Typical day stop: ~4h · max recorded 5 boats
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11 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.