Hawkesbury Gateway 

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Boasting a wide variety of national parks and bushland areas the Hawkesbury Gateway offers a large range of bush walking trails and water activities. The Hawkesbury River meanders through picturesque Wiseman's Ferry before turning eastward to meet the ocean at Broken Bay, at the mouth of Pittwater.

Join a tour and discover the river via a kayak from beautiful Berowra Waters or try waterskiing at Wiseman's Ferry or hire a runabout from Brooklyn to further explore the many hidden waterways of this historical river. Houseboat hire is also available from Brooklyn.

A ferry ride to Dangar Island with its spectacular views of the river is also a must. The historic towns of Galston and Dural offer a myriad of nurseries, fruit orchards, hobby farms and country crafts. In the warmer months, road stalls offer a variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers sold direct from the grower.

Antique and craft shops nestle amongst boutique galleries where you can chat with the artist at work in the historically rich hamlets of Galston and Dural. Please your greenthumbs further in The Hills district, which is considered to be the Bonsai capital of Australia. And while its the site of the country's first rebellion in 1804, nowadays it is a cosmopolitan centre with a smorgasbord of quality restaurants and cafes to be enjoyed.

Spend days exploring the Hawkesbury Gateway from your own luxury houseboat or hide-away in a B&B and you're sure to return home with your energies replenished.

Features

• Stay in a B&B nestled on the shores of the tranquil Hawkesbury River
• Discover the river and join the Riverboat Postman on his rounds
• Hire a boat or houseboat and explore the River for a weekend or even a week
• Water-ski on Hawkesbury River from Wiseman’s Ferry - bridge to bridge
• Drift down the river on kayak or canoe
• Inspect State Forests and National Parks of renown
• Berowra Valley Regional Park - (including Berowra Waters and Galston Gorge)
• Visit one of the 120 nearby nurseries
• View the koalas and other native Australian animals
• Lunch in tranquility at Berowra Waters
• Eat a tasty meal at Cottage Point Inn, Cottage Point

Features

• Enjoy the views and sound of nature whilst lunching at Cottage Point or at tranquil Berowra Waters
• View the koalas and other native Australian animals at the Koala Park Sanctuary
• Experience convict heritage on the Great North Road
• Relax in the Cumberland State Forest or in one of the surrounding National Parks

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21 Aug 06

So close to Sydney

Posted by a Traveller, Australia

The Hawkesbury is a favourite for our family, we live in Sydney, love to water ski and have found that the Hawkesbury is an easy...  Read more

11 Jul 06

Perfect place for all kinds of water activities

Posted by a Traveller, Australia

This picturesque area forms a boundary for the Sydney region and comprises of the eastern end of the Hawkesbury River. Commencing...  Read more

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