The way to get to the island is via a Place called Church Point. Park there, climb on ferry, buy ticket- easy. Ask the ferry driver/captain. Many people just take the ferry ride as it stops at most jetties and is very scenic - the ride takes about 35 minutes and leaves continually all day.
There is a shop and restaurant at the ferry point so you can eat there too.
The place is pretty small and rustic - so not big and bustling at all.
If you keep going afterwards (with car) - there is some scenery to be seen up mcArthers Creek road. V. nice.
I was astounded when I first arrived there. Locals take the place for granted....Its exceedingly beautiful.
Oh yeah the reason we stayed there was because the rentals were cheap. (must be honest, the ferry costs negated this in the end as we were 5) I think living there with "tinny" (a small alluminium boat) would be cost effective.
more soon
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Sydney - Scotland Island - a hidden gem (or not you decide) (2)
Where was I?
GOOD STUFF about Scotland Island
Well Scotland Island is lovely. The people are helpful, there are dirt and some tar roads so plenty of people ferry an old jeep, car, bike or quadbike over. This helps them with getting around and also with carrying heavy goods up the hills (if you have to)
There is a local guy, who lives on the island who delivers Coles internet shopping on Saturday mornings, and its quite convenient as you dont have to be there. Just leave the door open with the cash on the table!!!! (Thats Island living huh)
Theres another local guy who has a sort of barge thing for ferrying cars, furniture, heavy goods. Although the ferries take anything you and a mate can carry.
There is also a 24 hour taxi service (the guys sleep on a houseboat) - so the first thing you do is get their cell number!!
There is a community on the island doing things like art, yoga, music, child care etc. It comes and goes. Many people have live there for over 20 years- I met one kind lady who had been there over 30 years!
My kids and I fished from the jetties (despite signs saying no). The islanders just said "go for it". Beside we did not have a boat!
Oh yeah, theres a playground there with swings etc.
Its quite safe - no roving people.
Kids get ferried to school in the nearby town. (20 minutes max adn supervised) Ferry paid for by gov as its considered school transport.
So if you have a boat, its a small walk to you playground eh? And if your on the waterfront - well you park on your jetty right!? man man man - paradise without doubt! (well i'll get to the cons later)
I walked right round the island in about 25 minutes... Although I somehow managed to take a wrong turn at one point.
How I got my visa, Life, Lumps and spirit, Hate your new country? Your not alone! A good Furniture Rental company in Sydney,Why do immigrants leave Australia?, Sydney - Scotland island - hidden gem, Malls in Sydney, Living in St Ives, Arriving in Sydney, Driving through Sydney - first day, How expensive is Sydney
GOOD STUFF about Scotland Island
Well Scotland Island is lovely. The people are helpful, there are dirt and some tar roads so plenty of people ferry an old jeep, car, bike or quadbike over. This helps them with getting around and also with carrying heavy goods up the hills (if you have to)
There is a local guy, who lives on the island who delivers Coles internet shopping on Saturday mornings, and its quite convenient as you dont have to be there. Just leave the door open with the cash on the table!!!! (Thats Island living huh)
Theres another local guy who has a sort of barge thing for ferrying cars, furniture, heavy goods. Although the ferries take anything you and a mate can carry.
There is also a 24 hour taxi service (the guys sleep on a houseboat) - so the first thing you do is get their cell number!!
There is a community on the island doing things like art, yoga, music, child care etc. It comes and goes. Many people have live there for over 20 years- I met one kind lady who had been there over 30 years!
My kids and I fished from the jetties (despite signs saying no). The islanders just said "go for it". Beside we did not have a boat!
Oh yeah, theres a playground there with swings etc.
Its quite safe - no roving people.
Kids get ferried to school in the nearby town. (20 minutes max adn supervised) Ferry paid for by gov as its considered school transport.
So if you have a boat, its a small walk to you playground eh? And if your on the waterfront - well you park on your jetty right!? man man man - paradise without doubt! (well i'll get to the cons later)
I walked right round the island in about 25 minutes... Although I somehow managed to take a wrong turn at one point.
How I got my visa, Life, Lumps and spirit, Hate your new country? Your not alone! A good Furniture Rental company in Sydney,Why do immigrants leave Australia?, Sydney - Scotland island - hidden gem, Malls in Sydney, Living in St Ives, Arriving in Sydney, Driving through Sydney - first day, How expensive is Sydney
Sydney - Scotland Island - a hidden gem (or not you decide)
We looked everywhere for short stay accommodation in Sydney that was affordable for a family of 5 and, you guessed it, there was none.
I found this place called Scotland Island (google it). its actually an island in a river/lagoon waterway. ITs closest point to mainland is about 200 meters so its inaccessable by land.
Why did I choose this?
Well it has cheap rentals for a start (dues to the water you have to cross)
We stayed there for about 5 weeks. Its accessible by water taxi whihc takes 5 - 20 minutes depending where you live on the island as the water taxi loops around the island stopping at about 5 jetties.
Its an island paradise in my opinion and I would love to live there!
But its a 50 minute bus journey to central Sydney and that does not take into account the ferry to the jetty and you walk up to your house. (Depends how far)
You could be on the island waterfront or at the top of the hill - there are about three concentric rings of houses on the Island.
Water is mainly rain water stored in tanks, although you can fill the tanks from fresh water pipes- its not too expensive, but you have to train the family not to shower forever (teenagers! nuff said! - not to mention my 11 year old daughter)
Well it is a paradise - wooden houses amongst treesm surrounded by water! Everyone has a boat, and most islanders have one or two boats. This avoids the ferries and saves on commute time.
more in next blog guys
How I got my visa, Life, Lumps and spirit, Hate your new country? Your not alone! A good Furniture Rental company in Sydney,Why do immigrants leave Australia?, Sydney - Scotland island - hidden gem, Malls in Sydney, Living in St Ives, Arriving in Sydney, Driving through Sydney - first day, How expensive is Sydney
I found this place called Scotland Island (google it). its actually an island in a river/lagoon waterway. ITs closest point to mainland is about 200 meters so its inaccessable by land.
Why did I choose this?
Well it has cheap rentals for a start (dues to the water you have to cross)
We stayed there for about 5 weeks. Its accessible by water taxi whihc takes 5 - 20 minutes depending where you live on the island as the water taxi loops around the island stopping at about 5 jetties.
Its an island paradise in my opinion and I would love to live there!
But its a 50 minute bus journey to central Sydney and that does not take into account the ferry to the jetty and you walk up to your house. (Depends how far)
You could be on the island waterfront or at the top of the hill - there are about three concentric rings of houses on the Island.
Water is mainly rain water stored in tanks, although you can fill the tanks from fresh water pipes- its not too expensive, but you have to train the family not to shower forever (teenagers! nuff said! - not to mention my 11 year old daughter)
Well it is a paradise - wooden houses amongst treesm surrounded by water! Everyone has a boat, and most islanders have one or two boats. This avoids the ferries and saves on commute time.
more in next blog guys
How I got my visa, Life, Lumps and spirit, Hate your new country? Your not alone! A good Furniture Rental company in Sydney,Why do immigrants leave Australia?, Sydney - Scotland island - hidden gem, Malls in Sydney, Living in St Ives, Arriving in Sydney, Driving through Sydney - first day, How expensive is Sydney
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