Port Hacking
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Port Hacking
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Port Hacking is a pretty waterway just to the south of Sydney. The heads of Port Hacking are about 18 nm south of Sydney heads and so it's an easy day sail.
Charts
See New South Wales.
Weather
See New South Wales.
Passages
See New South Wales.
Communication
See New South Wales.
Warning: Not all of the channel markers were shown on my recent charts including the relatively recently updated Navionics chart.
There is an overhead power cable running from Burraneer on the north side of the port to Maianbar on the south side. My charts show this as 12 m above MHWS and the signs on approach say that the maximum vessel height is 9m, but I had no problems passing under at high tide with a 15.5m mast. My estimate is that at the northern end the cable is more than 25 m above MHWS.
Be aware that even in the national park side of Port Hacking there are many high speed power boats and ski boats operating. You will get a quiet night's sleep but be prepared to be woken up early by the power boats who seem to start at first light.
Berthing
Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking

This is the largest marina in Port Hacking. It is a full floating concrete marina with 64 berths which can accommodate vessels up to 18 metres (61’). Full facilities. It reportedly serves good food, and is adjacent to the busy Cronulla town centre.
For the latest prices see Price Listing.
- [email protected]; Tel: +61 2 9523 9300; Fax: +61 2 9523 5360; VHF channel XX
- Address: 228 – 232 Woolooware Road, Burraneer, NSW, 2230, Australia
- Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 am - 11 pm; Fri-Sat 11 am - 11:30 pm; Sun 11 am - 10 pm
- There are other marinas in Burraneer Bay as well as Yowie Bay.
Anchorages
There are a few anchorages around Port Hacking, the main one being South West Arm. Be aware that you need good depth of tide to pass through the channel on the way through Port Hacking, my estimate would be that 1 m above MLWS would be a good guess of the least depth in the constantly shifting channel, so take that into account (and your draft) before estimating the tide level you need to enter.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In RMYC marina |
Electricity | In RMYC marina |
Toilets | In RMYC marina |
Showers | In RMYC marina |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | In RMYC marina |
Supplies | |
Fuel | In RMYC marina but needs to be pre-booked and is delivered by tanker |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | Electrician in RMYC marina |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
Transportation
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Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Port Hacking at the Wikipedia
- Port Hacking Cruising Guide
References
See Australia.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) May, 2017 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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