Idlewatch

Last minute deal: Stay before 19 Feb 2012 for 5% off

Description

Hawks Nest is a quiet and sleepy holiday destination on the northern shore of Port Stephens.

The tranquil and rather beautiful township of Hawks Nest, with both ocean and river frontage, is located at the northern head of Port Stephens 220 km north of Sydney via the Pacific Highway (easy 2.5 hour drive), just 12 km off the Pacific Highway (dual carriageway all the way to the turn off).

With a permanent population of 1100 people (swelling during summer holidays) it is separated from its sister town, Tea Gardens, by the mouth of the Myall River, which runs from the Myall Lakes down to Port Stephens, and joined to it by the 'Singing Bridge'. The eastern rim of Hawks Nest faces the ocean, its beaches spanning northwards into the forests and lakes of nearby Myall Lakes National Park.

Everything you need for your holiday can be found in Hawks Nest or Tea Gardens.

The House

Located just one street from the Hawks Nest riverfront and only 200m from the boat ramp. An easy walk to Tea Gardens cafe's and restaurants and Hawks Nest beaches, shops and golf course.

This modern beach house (FINALIST 2008 HIA HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS) is specifically designed with holidays in mind.

- 3 bedrooms
Bedroom 1 has a Queen bed, ensuite, walk in robe and panoramic view of the river (even lying in bed!)
Bedroom 2 also has Queen bed (largest bedroom) with built in robe and ceiling fan
Bedroom 3 has 2 sets of bunks (one is a Double bed with a single on top, the other is 2 single bunks).

- 2 bathrooms (one on ground level with a bath and the other an ensuite off bedroom 1)

- open plan living on the first floor with a 42" plasma TV, DVD and iPod player, a huge modular leather lounge, dining table for 8, ceiling fans, full kitchen with dishwasher

- huge private deck with gas BBQ and outdoor setting and river glimpses plus another balcony facing east (both off the living areas)

- north facing covered courtyard on ground level adjoins the grass lane.

- Carport plus off street parking for another car, also plenty of street parking in the adjoining grass lane (great for cricket and boat parking as it is drive through - no reversing!).

- Beach shower

- Full Laundry with washer and dryer, iron etc

Things to do and HOLIDAY RATES

Hawks Nest is blessed with a quiet and casual atmosphere but has an abundance of things to see and do if you want to.

Bennetts Beach is the local surf beach and a level 10 minute walk from Idlewatch. This beach faces east to the ocean and is patrolled during summer by the local surf club. At its southern end is Yaccaba Head which forms the northern head of Port Stephens and is a great walk for the adventurous with spectacular views to the nearby islands and beaches of Nelson Bay to the south. Inside Port Stephens is Jimmy's beach - again just a 10 minute level walk from IDLEWATCH, here you can find a spot to hide from the NE summer winds and is great for young kids with white sandy wave free fun to be had.

Idlewatch is just one house from the Myall river which separates Hawks Nest from Tea Gardens and just 200m from the boat ramp and park, BBQ with kids playground. It is ideally situated between the beaches and the cafe's and restaurants just over the bridge at Tea Gardens, meaning you can easily walk to BOTH!

You can take a cruise up the river through the spectacular National Park, Dolphin watch cruises or even get the ferry over to Nelson Bay on the other side of Port Stephens for the day.

Charter boats run regular fishing and diving trips out to the nearby islands and reefs. Broughton Island is a popular day trip, this is the only island off the NSW coast with sandy beaches and has great diving and fishing.

A personal favourite is to take a picnic up into the Myall Lakes National Park and spend a day lying around the Broadwater under the trees while our kids play in the fresh shallow water. On the way up stop and climb one of the sand dunes and slide down on whatever is handy (boogy board, esky lid, cardboard box).

Hawks Nest Golf course is a highly rated all weather 18 hole course, you can hire clubs and carts - or bring your own and keep them in Idlewatch's secure storeroom.

There are a good selection of restaurants: The Sea Cafe in Booner St is fantastic with some of the best asian food we have ever had, but make sure to book! Benchmark on Booner is near the beach, Tillermans on the riverfront has great food and top notch service, Mumms (great big breakfast), Nicoles Cafe and others at Tea Gardens as well as the fish coop for your fresh prawns and oysters or fish and chips. The Tea Gardens pub gets very busy on Sunday afternoons for lunch and "high tea" with locals and visitors too, at $10 their "Fish cone" is great value. Get there before the ferry arrives for a great seat overlooking the river. Another favourite is the Tea Gardens boatshed where you actually sit over the water, just avoid king tides or your feet might get wet!

A BILO supermarket for all your groceries is at Tea Gardens on the way into town, as well as a bottlo, butcher, bakery.

What more could you possibly need? If there is something specific, ask, chances are it is there too!

The best thing to do at Idlewatch though is relax and unwind!


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HOLIDAY RATES
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EASTER 2012
Thursday 5 April - Tuesday 10 April $2500- (5nts Easter long weekend)
remainder of easter school holidays $1000 per week

2012 JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS at normal winter rates, weekly bookings only.

2012 September / October School Holidays $925-/week (Fri-Fri)

2012/2013 SUMMER School Holidays
Sat 22 December - Sat 29 December $2425-
Sat 29 December - Sat 5 January $2925-
Sat 5 January - Sat 12 January $2125-
Sat 12 January - Sat 19 January $1925-
Sat 19 January - Tue 29 January $2675- (10 nights, incl Australia Day holiday)
* other dates by negotiation, discount for 2 week bookings.

2012 EVENTS (Special rates may apply)

10 March - MOTORFEST car show

25 April - Anzac Day

9-11 June - Queens Birthday long weekend and Blue Water Country Music Festival

TBA July - Bastille Day luncheon Tillermans Restaurant (recommended!!) - package available.

19 August - PRO AM Hawks Nest Golf Club

20-23 August NSW Trainee Pro Championship

TBA September - Walk on the Wildside Festival
including: Yacaaba Dash, Myall River Classic, Paddle for Life, Ride the Myall Coast cycling event.

29-30 October Myall River Festival

11-16 December Hawks Nest Golf Club Summer Classic

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PLEASE NOTE:
All rates on the calendar are for 2 adults and up to 4 kids (or total 4 adults), additional occupants may be subject to a surcharge. An additional Booking Fee of $75- applies to all bookings.

Generally groups of more than 6 adults will not be accepted, please inquire regarding your specific group.

Last Chance discount does not apply to weekly tariffs or other advertised specials and discounts.

Discounts apply for extended stays (significant discounts for long low season stays).

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT AVAILABLE VIA PAYPAL, Add 4% fee to booking cost.

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Feature List

• Barbeque
• Cooking Facilities
• CD Player
• DVD Player
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Linen can be hired from local laundromat
• Porta-cot (no charge)
• iPod Dock
• High chair (no charge)

Rates

Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.

Please see above for School holiday and long weekend rates.

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Prices listed based on 4 adults. Property has 6 beds and can sleep a maximum 9 people

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