Bimbimbi (Place of many birds)

Secluded and special, Bimbimbi at Mackeral Beach makes the perfect getaway for two,or an ideal holiday destination for a family. Situated against the green hills of Ku-ring-gai Chase National park, in one of the little bays of Pittwater. With sleeping space for four, and eating areas to expand for more, the house has all the ease and flexibility a beach house needs. Its front gate is an arbour, its front path a raised walkway with bridge, creek and resident ducks. The approach to the house, a gentle stroll from the beach, through grassland and bush finds echoes in the house itself as both unfold like a journey. A venture into domestic design by architect Bruce Eeles, it won him an award.

Features

At the house, a twirl of spiral steps brings you to a viewing platform and a screened porch. To the right, living room, dining room and kitchen areas curve round to sleeping spaces, one a private room with artists studio behind. All look onto the inner court, with its series of stepped-down timber decks. The veranda is encircled on three sides by the house and on the fourth by a wall of huge cedar louvres, hinged vertically to swing open for breezes or to close for privacy. This interplay of screened spaces, open decks, transparent walls and windows placed to control the views are used in masterly fashion to bring the outdoors in as an element of design.
Champagne & chocolates on arrival, provisions for full hot breakfast supplied and a four person sauna completes the relaxation formula.
Please note: due to our location in a National Park, no pets.

Getting there & Local Attractions

Mackeral beach is accessible only by ferry from Palm Beach, with no cars and streets of grass. The absence of traffic noise, the beauty of the National Park and the abundant wildlife in an area 45 mins from the Sydney CBD is what makes Mackeral Beach unique. A leisurely 45 mins drive Nth from the CBD past Sydneys world famous Northern beaches to the Palm Beach Ferry wharf on beautiful Pittwater. Ferry departs for Mackeral Beach on the hour daily - Timetable phone .

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park lies at the place where the Hawkesbury River meets the sea. Wildflowers grace the sandstone ridges, and dense forests cling to the slopes. This scenic beauty is combined with a rich Aboriginal heritage. Visit the rock engravings, hand stencils and other Aboriginal sites along the Resolute track. Take in the outstanding water views from West Head Lookout.
Take a day ferry trip to historic Bobbin Head. Visit the many cafes at Palm Beach or take a sea plane flight along the Northern beach to Sydney Harbour and back.