1 / 9



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.
Marinas and anchorages near Refuge Bay · times are dock to dock
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
00:0006:0012:0018:0023:00
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
- 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
Plan a Passage
Popular
11 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
Looking for more options? Search all boats near Refuge Bay →







