Davistown occupies a position in the heart of Brisbane Water, on a peninsula round which Cockle Creek runs. Accesses by ferry  with frequent services along this waterway, and for visitors the access by this route from Woy Woy  railway station is very convenient. Davistown is fortunate in that it also has land connection, by a road joining with the main Gosford to Kincumber Road.
Davistown has boating and sports facilities. There are stores, post arid telephone office, and school.  for. Besides bathing and boating, there is the all-the-year-round attraction of splendid fishing, for the grounds around Davistown are famous, and provide unfailing sport..