Just 24 kilometres north of Sydney’s CBD and located on the famous North Shore is Empire Marina. This destination is one of the best way’s to experience the beauty of Sydney via its famous waterways. You can hire a “tinny” to explore the likes of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Broken Bay, Hawkesbury, Pittwater and Cowan Creek. Boat hire is available from 8am to 4pm everyday providing plenty of time for you to explore. The four metre long tinny can seat up to six people and all come with a 6hp motor, fuel and life jackets. If you’re a keen fisher then be sure to bring along your own gear while fishing bait can be purchased from the café.
And if you fall in love with the boats and blue water then you may just want to purchase a vessel of your own. The marina is well known for providing 200 deep-water marina berths, 10 moorings, a large hardstand, a 50-tone travel lift, slipway as well as full on-site boat maintenance service. The precinct is lead by Captain John Lawler as well as a collection experienced boaters and sailors so it’s safe to say that Empire Marina is the perfect place to house a boat of your own.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat before or after you head out on the water or if you just want to admire the marine life from dry land then the Galley Foods restaurant will have you covered. The eatery takes the best of local produce and injects it into is flavorsome menu. The expansive menu is packed with some traditional favourites as well as a few signature dishes, which will please the brunch enthusiasts. While those visiting a little later will be temped by the homemade cibatta rolls and burgers. The eatery is also perfect for a quick catch up over coffee while admiring the Marina’s impressive haul of vessels.
There is nothing like hosting an event by the water and Empire Marina is sure to provide for a picture perfect day for a special occasion. The Galley Food’s Restaurant is perfect for intimate weddings and birthdays and can cater for up to 50 people for a sit down three course dinner or a up to 90 people for a cocktail event.