Thynne, sir john downer, henry wrixon and bernhard wise. Gosford city councillor vicki scott presents a cheque to 4hr, which allow history ferry tours to commence in november 2015. Click on the headings to download a complete pdf of the heritage walk. Book on 02 9456 1011 and let them know youre coming by ferry.
Best of the hawkesbury 3 day river adventure marriott. Brooklyn is a great place to start a cruise access is easy by road or rail. Hawkesbury river guided kayak adventures nsw national parks. The focus of the bookshop is on book titles related to the hawkesbury region, early colonial history and research titles to assist in family research. Hidden hawkesbury historical cruise fantasea cruising. Hawkesbury cruises is a family owned and operated company based on the lower hawkesbury river at brooklyn. Come cruising on the hawkesbury mail boat, the famous riverboat postman, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the lower hawkesbury river as they deliver. Many travelers also choose to stay on the river in a houseboat, or in one of the small towns. Book tickets the riverboat postman just an hour from sydneys cbd and connected by both train and freeway, the historic hawkesbury river mailboat at brooklyn is the perfect day trip for locals and visitors. The hawkesbury river has its origin at the confluence of the nepean river and the grose river, to the north of penrith and travels for approximately 120 kilometres 75 mi in a northeasterly and then southeasterly direction to its mouth at broken bay, about 15 kilometres 9. From prices and availability to skiptheline options and mobile tickets, get all the information you need to make the most of your trip to australia. Book things to do, attractions, and tours getyourguide. Hawkesbury river travel new south wales, australia.
The cruise and train schedules are well coordinated. You hire kayaks from hawkesbury kayaks at wisemans ferry. Colo river drive colo river drive this drive commences in kurrajong village. Kings tours and travel 20162017 travel brochure by kings. Weve compiled a list of the best cruises in the hawkesbury river.
They spent the easter cruising the hawkesbury river on the queensland paddle steamer lucinda, showering under a pristine waterfall at refuge bay in kuringgai national park. This is the ultimate in river cruises this experience will provide memories for a lifetime. First stop is a working hawkesbury river oyster farm. The hawkesbury river station has an important history. An extraordinary event occurred at refuge bay on the hawkesbury river in late march 1891, recorded as the only time politicians came clean in public, government leaders from australias colonies gathered in sydney for the constitutional convention. Hawkesbury valley heritage tours offers a tour guide service for walking groups, coach groups and visitors to the historic towns of the hawkesbury and surrounding districts. Research history l windsor l hawkesbury historical society. Tours of the hawkesbury region are available for groups, large or small as well as for intimate outings with your own personal driver.
Hear the history of this remarkable island how it went from. Experience the best the lower hawkesbury has to offer in this ultimate river getaway. Hawkesbury river small group tour for seniors odyssey traveller. Hawkesbury river jetski safari reservations 45 min jet ski. Hawkesbury river travel new south wales, australia, australia. The hawkesbury river region boasts beautiful world heritage locations, majestic rivers and more national parks than any other part of sydney. A social and natural history kindle edition by boon, paul i download it once and. Or join a guided kayak tour with southern cross kayaking. Hawkesbury river history and heritage cruise historic wwi and wwii sites, on board the ferry sorrento. A family business, run by sixthgeneration local historian carol roberts and her husband geoff, hawkesbury valley heritage tours has a long history of providing quality. Explore hawkesbury river holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Back on land at the shellar door, you will be guided through the seven virtues that make up the value of a pearl. Uncovering aboriginal and early settler history along.
Daniel was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and clearly an experienced guide who knew the land well. Typically we tend to go as far up as spencer, for their great. It often refers to the agricultural region up stream, around windsor and wilberforce, to sydneys north west. The best thing about the trip was experiencing nature on the hawkesbury, waking up to the sound of cicadas and hanging out with your friends all no thanks to luxury afloat.
Dont waste your time in a bus trip to the blue mountains. The hawkesbury s weathered shores, cliffs and fertile plains have inspired generations of artists. On arrival we will be met by a stockman on horseback and then assembled at the drovers camp for billy tea and. Kayak tours depart from various locations, including windsor and cattai national park. The guide, dan, was super flexible and organized the day around what i wanted to do. After a nice oat tour of the river, we went a bush walk with a stunning view or the area, where we even. The best hawkesbury river cruises crowne plaza hawkesbury. Hawkesbury river cruises sydney walking tours local tours. Get ready for a one hour jet ski adventure thrill of a lifetime. We got picked up from the train station on the edge of sydney. Tangible history is also served for the whole family at the australian pioneer village at rose street, wilberforce. Covid19 update tours commencing may 15th 2021 all tours are commencing on may 15th 2021 as covid restrictions have been eased on tour vessels.
Opt for our entertaining historic commentary from local skippers, or bring. Currently there are over 150 titles available which now can be purchased online via this web site. Nov 08, 2015 vivys tour group numbers range from 612 people which makes it easier for talking and getting to know people. Blast your way along the beautiful hawkesbury river. If you want to eat here, youll need to make sure you book early and that you. Why not try a little of the wild side and hit the road on the back of a hog taking your hawkesbury tour on the back of a harley. Book online or email or call sydney oyster tours on 0402 686 267. Seven day small group tour learning about the hawkesbury river and aboriginal settlement.
The society also operates a book shop at the hawkesbury regional museum. Book online or email or call river adventures on 0412 937 226. When the railway reached brooklyn in 1887, it enabled faster transport of agricultural and seafood goods. The hidden hawkesbury is a highly informative and naturally stunning adventure cruise. Meandering down the hawkesbury river aboard a barbecue boat or smaller boat provides a truly australian experience. Depart from our parramattarosehill heliport and enjoy the sights that include the spectacular sydney harbour, opera house and harbour bridge as well as the golden sands of the northern beaches and the stunning hawkesbury river before landing along the banks of the hawkesbury river. The historic charm of the hawkesbury s river towns can be explored when you pick up your free heritage highlights booklet available from the hawkesbury regional museum or from the hawkesbury visitor information centre. This day of seafood discovery and delight begins just 1hr from sydney, when you meet the friendly guides of sydney oyster tours and climb on board their boat. The newest addition to our range of regular heritage rail tours, the hawkesbury river express is a relaxing day tour behind a heritage diesel locomotive through the spectacular kuringgai chase national park to the gateway of sydneys hidden scenic waterways the hawkesbury river. The hawkesburydyarubbin river opens inland at broken bay, located along the east coast about 90 kilometres north of sydney. Brooklyn is a great place to start a cruise access is easy by road.
Secrets of the hawkesbury river revealed hmas swan. We recon you are probably better off by renting a nice 3br house by the river and a paddle boat for half the price for a better experience. The hawkesbury means a lot of things to a lot of people. See how delicious sydney rock oysters and pacific oysters. History ferry tours of broken bay hawkesbury river and brisbane water gosford. At 120km the hawkesbury river is sydneys longest and most diverse river. Tripadvisor hawkesbury river kayak adventure provided by. Discover the small town charm, and delve into the deep and incredibly ancient indigenous history of the hawkesburynepean river. Hawkesbury cruises is a family owned and operated company based on the lower. Hawkesbury farmtoplate oyster tasting tours nsw national. Why not enjoy one of several selfguided heritage walks and drives which have been designed to take in both significant and interesting locations in this historic district. The booktakes readers back to the mid1790s when exconvicts built their bark huts on the banks of the hawkesbury river, or dyarubbin as it was known to local aboriginal people. History ferry tours of broken bay hawkesbury river and brisbane water gosford history ferry tours.
Private small group boat charter cruises cruising the lower hawkesbury river. Hawkesbury river towns heritage highlights self guided walk. The hawkesbury river, a social and natural history by paul i. History ferry tours of broken bayhawkesbury river and brisbane water gosford. Hawkesbury river kayak adventure 2021 sydney viator. We pride ourselves on great service and clean and comfortable boats.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. The hawkesbury region is was one of the earliest colonial settlements in australia. Join us on a fascinating historical adventure cruise, delving deep into our rich past in this pristine waterway. The hawkesbury river is steeped in australian history australias constitution. Hawkesbury valley heritage tours sydney, australia. Hawkesbury river new south wales 2021 all you need to. Discover and book oyster farm tour hawkesbury river 1hr north of sydney.
Hawkesbury river station is an island platform rails either side of the platform and being electrified, the footbridge is higher than those found on regional stations. Oyster farm tour hawkesbury river 1hr north of sydney. Embarking on one of these great hawkesbury river cruises is a great way to explore the. Hawkesbury river sydney helicopter flights and tours.
Whether you are interested in the earliest occupation or the early days of settlement there are many ways to learn about the rich history and heritage of the hawkesbury. Ais tours go behind the scenes on an awardwinning guided ais tour. If you dare not step into the other side, then perhaps you would prefer the historic hot spots tour during the day time. On our last day, sunday the 11th of april 2021, our guests will alight from the aurora australis at hawkesbury river station to enjoy a trip on the riverboat postman. Previously supplies went from windsor by road or by boat to sydney. Seaplane flight from sydney to the hawkesbury river, lunch cruise and train back to sydney. Interested in learning more about the history of the hawkesbury region. River tours are a big hit with visitors with several options along the river from brooklyn to windor. We provide you with exciting, fun and historical tours of sydney city and sydney region and a river cruise on the nearby hawkesbury river. Cancel up to 24 hours before your activity starts for a full refund. Challenge yourself in sportex, offering fun and interactive sporting exhibits.
A large monitor will display historical photos, special graphics, video, animations and onsite drawings, photos and live commentary. Go on a boat tour out to the farm on the scenic lower hawkesbury river. Take a selfguided walking tour, visit one of the areas museums or take a driving tour of the region. A team will guide you through the entire 2hour experience. We specialise in seniors travel and offer a wide variety of itineraries to suit all levels of mobility. A vital source of water and food, it has a long aboriginal history and was critical for the survival of the early british colony at sydney. Only a few minutes later and we were in another world by the river. A photographic display at the station is well worth reading. As such there are many historic buildings and heritage trails listed with the national trust. In march 1788, governor arthur phillip set off to find more suitable land for agriculture and travelled up the hawkesbury river as far as dangar island.
Youll cruise and learn about the history of these seven islands. Arrive with a pair of good walking shoes and you will be armed with a citronella oil lamp and lead into the darker side windsor. This paddling adventure along the sublime waterways of popran national park on the central coast makes for a great day trip from sydney. Why not explore the tranquil river on a beautiful river cruise, discovering all its personalities including world heritage bushland, fertile farming plains and historic settlements. For thrill seekers, the hawkesbury is a popular waterway for a range of water sports. Great tasting wine at all of the stops and a top notch lunch to go along with it make this a perfect day trip for anyone who enjoys wine tastings. This has to be one of sydneys best kept secrets no tourists here like in the blue mountains.
Less than an hour from sydney, the tranquil hawkesbury river flows past honeycombcoloured cliffs, historic townships and riverside hamlets into bays and inlets and between a series of national parks, including kuringgai chase and brisbane water. Wisemans ferry is a picturesque village set on the banks of the hawkesbury river. Tripadvisor oyster farm tour hawkesbury river 1hr north. Leaders present included charles kingston, sir edmund barton, a. Please note that tours going ahead will rely on favourable covid outcomes, and if restrictions get tighter it may mean the tours could be cancelled at short notice. Jul 20, 2020 morning mist over the hawkesbury river, west of sydney.
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