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Along the Hawkesbury River
Explore the beautiful Hawkesbury River with Australia's Last River Boat Postman, or sample fresh oysters at a casual riverside cafe. Start your Hawkesbury adventure with a seaplane flight from Sydney to a local restaurant by the river.
About the Hawkesbury
If you’re looking for a riverside holiday or rural escape close to Sydney, the area surrounding the Hawkesbury River is just about perfect. Stretching from Windsor to Brooklyn, the Hawkesbury and Hills area offers plenty of good dining and accommodation options amidst stunning natural attractions just waiting to be explored.
Surrounded by steep, forested slopes, the serene Hawkesbury River takes you into a world full of adventures. There’s no better way to explore and enjoy the river than on a relaxing houseboat, anchoring overnight at a peaceful spot. Other activities to be found along the river include kayaking, fishing and water skiing. You’ll also find bushwalking, picnic spots and even canoeing and mountain bike trails in the region’s national parks and reserves.
The Hawkesbury and Hills region is one of the earliest colonial settlements in Australia. With many original buildings surviving from that era, you can easily uncover a time capsule of Australian colonial history in small villages from Kurrajong and Richmond, to Windsor, Wisemans Ferry and St Albans. Modern shopping centres are at Hornsby and Castle Hill, while Berowra Waters and Brooklyn are located on the river as it heads towards the ocean at Broken Bay.
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Riverside Oaks Golf Resort Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Riverside Oaks is set in 587 acres of unspoilt natural bushland bordered by the Hawkesbury River and wildlife reserve.A choice of accommodation awaits...
www.riversideoaks.com.au- Additional Information
- Hotel and Motel, Self Contained
- from $250 per night
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The Entrance Run
Gosford, Hawkesbury, The Entrance, Sydney
The Entrance Run travels out over the Harbour Bridge then through Hornsby, The Entrance and Gosford, returning to Sydney through Chinatown.Tour durati...
www.hellriders.com.au- Additional Information
- Full Day.
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Galston Open Gardens
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
About eight outstanding large gardens will be open each day during the 2013 Galston Open Gardens Weekend. Morning and afternoon teas will be available...
www.galstongardenclub.com- Additional Information
- Friday 18 October to Sunday 20 October
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A Spot on the River
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
The cabin accommodates up to three couples, a perfect escape for a romantic rendezvous or a catch up with old friends. The river is your front door wi...
www.hawkesburyescapes.com- Additional Information
- Cabins and Cottages, Self Contained
- from $235 per night
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Afternoon Tea Cruise
Hawkesbury, Surrounds, Sydney
Join Macquarie Princess Cruises for an afternoon tea aboard the historic M.V Macquarie Princess for a two hour cruise including homemade scones, jam a...
www.macquarieprincesscrui- Additional Information
- Full Day, Half Day or less, Night, Tailored.
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Hawkesbury Race Club
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
The Hawkesbury Valley is one of the oldest Australian settlements and first explored by Governor Phillip in 1789. The Hawkesbury racing pioneers fashi...
www.hawkesburyraceclub.co- Additional Information
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Lunch and Dinner Cruises
Hawkesbury, Sydney
Macquarie Princess Cruises offers two and a half or four hour cruises with lunch or dinner included. Cruises for all occasions with flexible menus and...
www.macquarieprincesscrui- Additional Information
- Half Day or less.
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Nana and Pas Country Retreat
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Just one and half hours from Sydney, Nana and Pa's Country Retreat offer quality, easily accessible accommodation in a self-contained bed and bre...
www.nanaandpascountryretr- Additional Information
- Bed and Breakfasts, Self Contained
- from $160 per night
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Calabash Bay Lodge
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Calabash Bay Lodge is a boutique luxury retreat for the discerning traveller in a unique and exemplary water-access only location on the Hawkesbury Ri...
www.calabashbaylodge.com.- Additional Information
- Cabins and Cottages Hotel and Motel
- from $400 per night
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The Cottage at Kurrajong
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Plynlimmon, the Cottage at Kurrajong, built in the pioneer farming era of the 1860s is now lovingly restored and available for luxury self-contained a...
www.thecottageatkurrajong- Additional Information
- Self Contained
- from $210 per night
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Gunyah Beach, Hawkesbury River
Gunyah Beach, with wooden boat, at the mouth of Hawkesbury River. Image John Hawkes -
'Oxley's Boathouse', Hawkesbury River
'Oxley's Boathouse', Hawkesbury River. Image John Hawkes -
Cottage Point Kiosk, Hawkesbury River
View of Cottage Point Kiosk and boats docked, Hawkesbury River (TNSW use only). Image John Hawkes -
Twin Gums Wharf, Hawkesbury River
Twin Gums Wharf, Hawkesbury River (TNSW use only) -
Riverboat Postman, Brooklyn
Riverboat Postman at Brooklyn, Hawkesbury River (TNSW use only) -
Hawkesbury River
Aerial view of Hawkesbury River and train crossing near Brooklyn. Image David Druce, Tourism NSW -
House boat on Cowan Creek
House boat on Cowan Creek, near Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Image Mike Skelton, Tourism NSW -
Aerial, Hawkesbury River
Aerial view of the waterways of the Hawkesbury River. Image Tourism NSW -
Couple at the airplane, Hawkesbury River
Couple at the airplane, Hawkesbury River -
Berowra Waters Inn
Berowra Waters Inn restaurant on the Hawkesbury River, which can only be accessed by seaplane, boat, or ferry. Image Mark Pokorny, Tourism NSW -
Wiseman's Ferry, Hawkesbury River
Car Ferry at Wiseman's Ferry, Hawkesbury River. Image Paul Blackmore
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