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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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Cattai National Park Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Cattai National Park is a fantastic place for a family daytrip or a weekend getaway. There are two parts to the park: the popular Cattai Farm area, fl...
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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...
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Tizzana Winery
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Approximately 15 minutes from Windsor or just over an hour from Sydney, Tizzana Winery is set in a tranquil valley off the Hawkesbury River. The wine...
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Meze Me Cafe
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Enjoy a unique and diverse range of cuisine ranging from Moroccan, Middle Eastern, French and Australian.Also available at Meze Me Cafe are your cafe ...
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Lisgar Gardens
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Lisgar Gardens covers an area of 2.4 hectares (6 acres).The site was originally purchased in 1917 by Max Cotton (1887-1967) from his brother Leo, spec...
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The Australian Hotel and Brewery
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Established in July 2010, the Australian Brewery has become an iconic venue in the community providing locals and tourists with a family friendly food...
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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...
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The Old Great North Road
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
The Great North Road, completed in 1836, was constructed using convict labour - some in chains - and spanned 264 kilometres, connecting Sydney to the ...
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Berowra Waters Marina
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Imagine finding a place in Sydney, hidden away, with water views in the middle of the bush with a unique vehicular ferry. At Berowra Waters Marina y...
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Glenorie RSL Club
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Want to get together with friends and family for a fine meal, entertainment or the latest sporting event? Want to share in a lovely country community ...
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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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