Accessible only by water craft, Great Mackerel Beach is a 500 metre long stretch of sandy beach on the north western side of Pittwater. With only 140 homes, "Mackerel" as it is known to locals, is a haven for those seeking solitude and an affinity with nature and the elements. It is only a short boat ride directly across the calm waters of Pittwater and is serviced several times a day by the Palm Beach Ferry.

The only traffic residents are likely to encounter in this tiny village is a procession of passing ducks.

Property prices vary, depending upon location and views. Original fisherman's cottages offer great value for money while the uniquely positioned and highly sought after properties on the hillside looking out over Pittwater, Palm Beach and Lion Island are now worth over $1 million.

Mackerel Beach offers residents a tranquil, year round holiday lifestyle lifestyle, isolated from the hustle and bustle, yet only a 15 minute boat ride back to civilisation.