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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.
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Marinas and anchorages near Refuge Bay · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest around 06:00 — mostly boats leaving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 16:00
- 75% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~14h
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