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Taracoonee is the holiday home of the Vicars family and their friends
Taracoonee is the holiday home of the Vicars family and their friends
Situated beside the Hawkesbury River, just north of Sydney, the property is surrounded by bush and is only accessible by water.
Taracoonee is available for family and friends to rent throughout the year.
Taracoonee is available for family and friends to rent throughout the year.
Find out everything you need to know about planning a visit to Taracoonee by clicking on this link: Plan your Visit
Our Caretaker is Charles Harrison: 0426 844 629
Our Caretaker is Charles Harrison: 0426 844 629
Important Notices
Important Notices
Roof repair works scheduled to start December 2025 - bookings for December 2025 - March 2026 are cancelled.
Work to replace the roof (damaged by hail in late 2023) will commence in December 2025.
The need for this work, and the fact that all bookings taken for late 2025/early 2026 have been 'provisional, pending the start of work' has previously been outlined on this website.
Taracoonee will now be unable to accommodate visitors for a period of approximately 3-5 months.
This website will be updated when the finish line is in site, and with any other relevant information as work progresses.
We will continue to take bookings from the start of April 2026, however, April bookings will be 'subject to confirmation nearer the time'.
We will continue to take bookings from the start of April 2026, however, April bookings will be 'subject to confirmation nearer the time'.
If work finishes before the end of March 2026, we will let you know via the website.
If work finishes before the end of March 2026, we will let you know via the website.
We look forward to welcoming you back to an improved and water-tight Taracoonee in 2026!
Working bees
Working bees are great opportunities to help improve and maintain Taracoonee,
while catching up with family and friends.
The next working bee will be in 2026
The next working bee will be in 2026
Click on these links to find out more about Working Bees and about other ways to Get Involved
NOTE - 25% off for ages 30 and under!
Family members between 18-30 years recieve a 25% discount on all stays.
If you are 30 or under, say 'yes' to this question on the 'Request a Booking' Form and the discount will be applied to your booking
Taracoonee's 111th Anniversary celebrations took place in May 2022
Taracoonee's 111th Anniversary celebrations took place in May 2022
Click on the link at the bottom of this page to see a video of this memorable day
Click this link to find out more about the History of Taracoonee and the Vicars family.
You can also View Family Tree here
Taracoonee 111 Years Video
Taracoonee 111 Years Video
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