Brooklyn Marina

About Brooklyn Marina

Brooklyn Marina sits in Sandbrook Inlet at the southern gateway to the Hawkesbury River, combining traditional marina accommodation with a genuinely useful marine-services yard and an extensive hire-boat operation. Its licence dates to 1959, making it one of the river’s long-established marinas. We think that history shows in the practical mix: 44 berths, 32 swing moorings, slipping, repairs and straightforward access to one of Sydney’s finest waterways.

For resident owners, the appeal is having core vessel care close to the berth. Brooklyn Marine Services provides shipwright work, electrical and mechanical repairs, slipping and antifouling, while the marina is an authorised Yamaha dealer for the lower Hawkesbury. Onshore bathrooms are available around the clock to customers, water is included under the published marina terms, and onsite security adds reassurance. Power arrangements and the best berth for each vessel should be confirmed directly.

The marina is also an entry point for people without their own boat. Hawkesbury Afloat offers houseboats sleeping from two to twelve, along with barbecue boats, family boats, tinnies, runabouts and punts. Several smaller hire options do not require a boat licence under the operator’s conditions. That range makes the river accessible to couples, fishing friends and family groups, while the marina team can provide the briefing needed for local routes and overnight plans.

What stands out to us is the depth of the boating ecosystem in one place. Owners can arrange maintenance; visitors can hire a boat; crews can provision in Brooklyn and head into national-park scenery. The Hawkesbury offers bays, beaches, tributaries and riverside settlements, but it also carries strong tides, commercial traffic and changing weather. Houseboat and day-hire customers should treat the handover as essential seamanship rather than a formality.

Our take is that Brooklyn Marina is one of the more complete working bases on the lower Hawkesbury. It lacks the glossy feel of a city resort marina, yet its combination of berths, moorings, skilled trades, haul-out support and hire experiences is arguably more useful. For owners who want ongoing vessel care—or visitors who want to experience the river from the water—it offers a friendly, capable and highly relevant starting point.

Services

Brooklyn Marina provides 44 wet berths and 32 swing moorings in Sandbrook Inlet. Customer facilities include 24-hour access to onshore bathrooms, water included under marina rates, onsite security and parking. Berth and mooring customers sign the standard boating-industry agreement and provide a refundable security deposit under current terms; confirm updated fees, power and vessel limits before arrival.

Brooklyn Marine Services supplies slipping, antifouling, shipwright work, restoration, fit-outs, marine electrical and mechanical servicing. The onsite Yamaha dealership offers outboard sales, parts and servicing, while the workshop also handles other engine brands. Owners planning work should request a written estimate covering lift or slip fees, lay days, materials, environmental charges and launch timing.

Hawkesbury Afloat hires houseboats, barbecue boats, family boats, tinnies, runabouts and punts. Hire conditions, licences, bonds, navigation limits and return times vary by vessel. Berth holders and visitors should confirm office hours, tender transfers to moorings, waste arrangements and after-hours contacts before depending on a particular service. Ask about local fuel and provisioning options before a longer river itinerary.

Ideal for

Lower Hawkesbury boat owners wanting berths, moorings and repairs in one location, plus families and visitors seeking houseboat or day-boat hire. It suits practical owners who value established trades and direct river access.

What we love

• A marina history dating back to 1959.
• Forty-four berths plus 32 swing moorings in Sandbrook Inlet.
• Shipwright, mechanical, electrical, slipping and antifouling capability onsite.
• A varied hire fleet that opens the Hawkesbury to non-owners.
• National-park scenery and memorable river cruising from the marina door.

To keep in mind

Confirm current berth or mooring availability, vessel limits and power before arrival. Repair work should be quoted in writing, including lay time and materials. Hire crews must follow navigation boundaries and return instructions, as Hawkesbury tides and conditions deserve respect.