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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

Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.

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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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11 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.