YOUR PRIVATE OASIS
Discover Pittwater Aboard Belle
A sheltered waterway of national-park shorelines, hidden bays and deep-green anchorages — experienced from the deck of Australia's finest 30-metre superyacht.
PITTWATER
Sydney's greatest cruising ground, on your own terms.
Pittwater is a world apart — a sheltered estuary of deep green water bordered by Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park on one side and the longboard coastline of the Northern Beaches on the other. Aboard Belle, this rare waterway becomes your private domain: hidden bays reached only by water, sandstone cliffs rising straight from the anchor line, and the slower rhythm of a harbour that has changed little in a century.
Wake to mist on the water at The Basin, slip into the tender for a bushwalk through the national park, then return to Belle for a long lunch on the aft deck. With a full crew of six, a fleet of tenders and water toys, and interiors that rival Sydney's finest hotels, Belle delivers Pittwater as it should be experienced — privately, generously, and entirely on your terms.
WHERE BELLE TAKES YOU
A lifetime of anchorages. One unforgettable charter.
Scotland Island & The Basin
Pittwater's heart. Scotland Island rises from the water like a private estate, its shores dotted with boatsheds and jetties that hint at a slower, saltier way of life. Just around the headland, The Basin in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park offers one of the harbour's finest sheltered beaches — a crescent of sand backed by paperbark forest and native bush tucker gardens.
Highlights
- Swim from Belle's swim platform into The Basin's clear water
- Bushwalks through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
- Aboriginal engravings and heritage sites ashore
- Private beach barbecue prepared by your onboard chef
Refuge Bay & America Bay
Tucked into the national park's northern shoreline, these twin anchorages are Pittwater's best-kept secrets. Vertical sandstone walls plunge into deep green water, and the silence is broken only by kookaburras and the splash of a jumping fish. Drop anchor and stay for the day — or the week.
Highlights
- Secluded anchorage beneath towering sandstone cliffs
- Tender exploration of hidden rock pools and overhangs
- Kayaking through mangrove-lined inlets
- Sunset cocktails with no other vessel in sight
Lovett Bay & Towlers Bay
On the western foreshore, these sheltered bays offer deep-water anchorage surrounded by bushland that has remained unchanged for millennia. The walking tracks to Towlers Bay Beach and the creek beyond are among the most peaceful in the national park — a rare pocket of true wilderness within an hour of Sydney.
Highlights
- Deep-water anchorage with all-round shelter
- Tender landing for national park bushwalks
- Birdwatching — sea eagles, cormorants and kingfishers
- Morning coffee on the foredeck as the mist lifts
Palm Beach & Barrenjoey Headland
At the northern gateway to Pittwater, Palm Beach stretches between the Pacific Ocean and the calm waters of the estuary. Barrenjoey Headland rises 91 metres above the tip, its lighthouse visible for miles. Cruise Belle past the longboard break, round the headland and watch the Southern Ocean open before you.
Highlights
- Sail past Palm Beach's golden shoreline
- Climb to Barrenjoey Lighthouse for panoramic views
- Whale watching from the headland June through November
- Surf culture and waterfront dining ashore
Coasters Retreat & Morning Bay
On Pittwater's eastern shore, Coasters Retreat and Morning Bay offer the deepest sense of escape. These are places without roads — access is by water only, and the handful of waterfront cottages and shacks have changed little in a century. It is the Pittwater of novels and memory: still, green, and quietly magnificent.
Highlight
- Waterfront-only access — no roads, no traffic
- Paddleboarding across glassy morning water
- Heritage waterside cottages and jetties
- Lunch on the aft deck with bushland as your only backdrop
The Hawkesbury River & Brooklyn
Beyond the mouth of Pittwater, the Hawkesbury River opens into one of Australia's great river systems — 120 kilometres of navigable waterway framed by sandstone cliffs, oyster farms and riverside villages. Cruise north to Brooklyn for fresh Sydney Rock Oysters delivered to the swim platform, or anchor upstream and let the current carry the afternoon away.
Highlights
- Fresh Hawkesbury oysters delivered aboard Belle
- Brooklyn waterfront and riverside dining
- Upstream exploration to Spencer and Wisemans Ferry
- Seaplane or helicopter transfers from Sydney CBD
BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
Experience a World of Difference
Embark on a journey of unmatched luxury where every moment is elevated, and every need anticipated. Explore world-famous Sydney Harbour, the tranquil waters of Pittwater, the wonder of the Whitsundays — and far beyond.
Anywhere You Wish
Sydney Harbour, the Whitsundays, Pittwater, Broken Bay, the Gold Coast or Far North Queensland — your itinerary, your pace.
Private Chef
Seasonal menus paired with a thoughtfully curated cellar, served wherever the day takes you.
Water Toys
Seabobs, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkel gear and a tender for shore excursions and reef dives.
Five-Star Crew
A captain, chef, stewardess, and deckhands trained to anticipate before you ever need to ask.
BOOK YOUR BELLE ESCAPE
Start Planning your Whitsundays Luxury Superyacht Charter
Enquire now for available dates, charter rates, and bespoke itineraries aboard Belle for your next luxury escape or event. Our team will respond within one business day.