Access & Services
Access to Mackerel Beach is by water from Palm Beach.
Parking at Palm Beach is limited – the northern carpark is reserved for permit holders who are residents on the Western Foreshores. Parking in the southern carpark and on local streets is limited, it’s important to read the council signs.
An on demand Keoride service operates between Narrabeen and Palm Beach. The service is available 7 days a week and can be booked by downloading their app or by calling 1800 536 743,. Both Opal and credit cards can be used to pay the $3.10 standard service fee. For further information go to:
www.nsw.keoride.com.au/service-areas.
Ferries
The ferry timetable can be found at https://www.fantasea.com.au/palmbeachferries-timetable/
Basically, ferries operate on the hour between 9am and 5pm from Palm Beach, and on the half hour from Mackerel Beach. Extra services are available on the weekend and Fridays, while the timetable changes in school holidays and public holidays.
Water Taxi & Barge Services
Mackerel, Pittwater and Broken Bay are serviced by Palm Beach Water Taxis - you can phone Mick on 0415 408 831.
Barrenjoey Boating Services have three different sized barges and operate from 7am-5pm 7 days a week, phone 9974 4229 or visit www.barrenjoeyboating.com.au
Moorings
Wharf and offshore moorings are for the private use of residents who own the moorings. – they are not for public use.
PLEASE NOTE
There are no shops, public toilets or other public amenities on Mackerel Beach
