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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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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...
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The Mean Fiddler
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Since 1826, whether you're looking to soak up the history, bask in the sunshine or mingle with the locals, The Mean Fiddler has just what you...
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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...
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- Cabins and Cottages, Self Contained
- from $235 per night
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Sydney In Style
Bondi, Circular Quay, City Centre, Darling Harbour, Double Bay, Hawkesbury, Kings Cross, Manly, Paddington, Palm Beach, Potts Point and Woolloomooloo, Surrounds, The Rocks, Sydney
Designed to impress the most sophisticated traveller, this private tour offers a superb introduction to Sydney, its magnificent Harbour, beaches and c...
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- Full Day, Tailored.
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Sydney Hills Holiday Park
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
A little bit of country in amongst the hustle and bustle of the city with comfortable and relaxed accommodation.Sydney Holiday Park is a surprisingly ...
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- Caravan and Camping, Self Contained
- from $33 per night
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Wisemans Ferry Run
Hawkesbury, Sydney
The Wisemans Ferry Run travels over the Harbour Bridge then through Hornsby, Brooklyn, Wisemans Ferry and Galston Gorge, returning along the Pacific H...
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- Full Day.
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Scheyville National Park
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
This park north-west of Sydney near Windsor is rich in the history of European occupation. Today, evidence of Scheyville's many phases of Europea...
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Berowra Waters Inn Flight/lunch package
Hawkesbury, Sydney
Set in bushland on the beautiful Hawkesbury River and accessed only by seaplane or boat, Berowra Waters Inn is a true Sydney icon. A 20 minute flight ...
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- Half Day or less.
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Ossian Hall Valley Retreat
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Ossian Hall Valley Retreat offers luxury, self-contained accommodation on the banks of the Colo River in the Hawkesbury region of Sydney. Located only...
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- Bed and Breakfasts Cabins and Cottages
- from $215 per night
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Kurrajong Village
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
The quaint town of Kurrajong Village is located in the Hawkesbury Highlands just off Bells Line of Road. Here you will find the perfect spot for a day...
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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
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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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