General Attractions in The Hawkebsury

Adventure quest paintball skirmish

Sydney's longest established Paintball Skirmish venue with multiple playing fields on 50 acres of natural terrain. Great service and pricing make this an excellent idea for Hens/Bucks/Christmas/Birthday/Office and corporate training activities.

Open 7 days - Bookings essential

1200 Singleton Road
East Kurrajong NSW 2758
Phone: 02 9808 6333
Website: www.paintball.com.au

Aquality Cruises

Enjoy a scenic cruise through Berowra Waters on board the
'Elsie May'.  Holds up to 12 passengers.  Specialises in
custom designed cruises.

Phone: 02 9456 4788
Website: www.aqualitycruises.com

Artists Trail

The Hawkesbury Artists Trail allows you to follow in the footsteps of The Masters.
Artists include: Joseph Lycett, Sydney Ure Smith, Julian Ashton, Charles Conder, Arthur Streeton, Alfred T. Clint, Capt. James Wallis, William Preston, George Evans & Roderick Shaw
An easy to follow map of the Artists Trail, showing paintings completed in both the 19th & early 20th Century, together with detailed text are available at the Visitors Information Centre, Ham Common, Hawkesbury Valley Way, Clarendon for $5.00.

To view the Artist Trail click here

Australiana Pioneer Village

Take a journey into Australia's colourful past and visit the Australiana Pioneer Village; a unique NSW Heritage Listed site on 27 acres of picnic grounds situated on the Hawkesbury River at Wilberforce.

- Step back in time and wander through the village grounds.

- See the blacksmith striking his forge as he turns out assorted ironware.

- Hear bush musicians singing tunes from our colonial past.

- Visit the Damper Camp where you can enjoy a mouth watering serve of damper with cocky's joy and billy tea, or the Oxboro Inn where good family food is available.

- Visit speciality shops where unusual Australian gifts and souvenirs can be purchased.
- There's something for everyone at Australian Pioneer Village.

Open Every Sunday 10am to 4pm
Entry:  Adults $5.00, Children $3.00 Family $15.00
Rose Street,
Wilberforce NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4575 1777
www.theaustralianapioneervillage.com.au

Bali Lifestyle

Bring the treasures of Bali to your home and garden.  Explore our stylish and fascinating range of products.

14 Bridge Street
Windsor NSW 2756
Mobile: 0458 700 188
Website: www.balilifestyle.net.au

Wednesday to Friday 10am-6pm, weekends 10am-4pm

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Just 105 Klms west of Sydney in the Blue Mountains is the beautiful Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah,...an ideal setting for visitors to increase their awareness and understanding of plants.
* Restaurant
* Picnic Facilities
* Gardens Shop
* Educational Sevices and Tours

Bells Line of Road via Bilpin
Mt Tomah NSW 2758
Phone: 02 45672154
Website: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

Image (right): Botanic Gardens Trust, Sydney / Simone Cottrell

Blue Mountains Day Tours

See Hellarewe Adventures Below...

blue thunder downunder

Experience Greater Sydney, The Blue Mountains, south to Nowra and the Southern Highlands - north to Terrigal and the Hunter Valley, from the back of a Harley Davidson.
* You can be picked up from your home, office, hotel, the airport...or anywhere you choose
* From one bike to large groups
* One hour to full day tours

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Tours
Phone:  1300 258 384
Fax: 02 4576 7290
www.bluethunderdownunder.com.au

Butterfly museum and butterfly farm

An excellent and extensive exhibition of butterflies and moths from around the world. (Not live butterflies.)

446 Wilberforce Road
Wilberforce NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4575 1955
Website: www.butterflyfarm.com.au

butterfly farm - indy 800 kart track

Sydney's Best Outdoor Hire Kart Track
Fun for all the family to enjoy!
Guaranteed to get the adrenalin flowing and the heart pumping!

Open every day 10.00am to Sunset

446 Wilberforce Road
Wilberforce. NSW. 2756
Phone: 02 4575 1955
Website: www.butterflyfarm.com.au

Cloud 9 Balloon Flights

Spectacular one hour hot air balloon flights over Greater Sydney, The Hills and Hawkesbury areas. Hot air ballooning is an aerial adventure you must experience at least once in a lifetime as you can skim low over parks & gardens then ascend to enjoy panoramic views extending from the city skyline to the surrounding countryside and Blue Mountains.

Gift vouchers and packages available.

227B Annangrove Road
Annangrove NSW 2156
Phone: 02 9679 2899
Website: www.cloud9balloons.com.au

Clydesdales restaurant

A truly unique dining experience on board an 1890's Horse-Drawn
Omnibus.
* Full A La Carte Menu
* 5 Course Gourmet Dinners
* 3 Course Gourmet Lunches
* Operates 7 Days a week
* Fully Licensed
* Bookings Essential

Crago Observatory

Lieutenant Bowen Road
Bowen Mountain NSW 2758
Phone: 02 4572 1568 (Adrian or Janet)
www.asnsw.com/crago/index.asp

Denmar Coaches

* Day Tours planned and conducted
* Extended Tours planned for Groups
* Charter Local and Long Distance

328 Macquarie Street,
South Windsor. NSW. 2756
Phone: 02 4577 7969
Mobile: 0409 044 340

Ebenezer Church

Ebenezer Church is the oldest existing church and was the first Presbyterian Church in Australia. It is also the oldest existing school building. Open daily from 10.00am.

Come and explore the colonial graveyard, inspect the Schoolmaster's house, enjoy a devonshire tea...drinks, souvenirs, books craft and locally made jams for sale.

Coromandel Road
Ebenezer NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4579 9350
www.ebenezerchurch.org.au

Enniskillen orchard

753 Grose Vale Road
Grose Vale NSW 2753
Phone: 02 4572 1124
Mobile:0412 649 651
www.enniskillenorchard.com.au

good az gold tours & transfers

* Boutique Winery Tours
* Blue Mountains Eco-Tours
* Historic Hawkesbury Valley
* Farm Gate Trail Tours
* Garden & Gallery Tours
* Goldfield & Opal Tours

Phone: 02 4573 6181
Mobile: 0408 973 267
Tours Custom Made for your Club or Social event

Hawkesbury Artists, Artisans & Crafters Trail

Tour the circuit of Studios, Art Galleries & Crafters on the trail.

Website: www.haat.com.au

hawkesbury paddlewheeler

Departs Windsor Bridge Wharf
Windsor NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4575 1171
www.paddlewheeler.com.au

hawkesbury powered parachute centre

An inexpensive way to experience flying.
Reward yourself with the thrill of your life.
Any morning the weather is suitable

Benson's Airfield, off Cornwells Lane
Richmond NSW 2753
Phone: 02 4576 6028
Mobile: 0414 862 397
Website: www.poweredparachutecentre.com.au

hawkesbury race club

* Sporting Events
* Raceday Sponourship
* Dining Packages
* Private & Corporate events
* Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions
* Conferences

Racecourse Road
Clarendon NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4577 2263
Website: www.hawkesburyraceclub.com.au

hawkesbury regional gallery

Hawkesbury Regional Gallery is an accredited Regional Gallery exhibiting works of both National and International standard. The gallery is open six days a week with a regularly changing exhibition programme and events that reflect the area's unique heritage via contemporary and traditional art. Hawkesbury Regional Gallery Exhibitions Programme

Deerubbin Centre (1st Floor)
300 George St
Windsor NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4560 4441
Website:    http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/services/hawkesbury-       regional-gallery

Image: Peter Cooley - Painting & Ceramics (HRG Exhibit 2006)

Hawkesbury Regional Museum

Experience exhibitions and public programs that tell stories about one of the oldest settlements in Australia.

Opening Hours::

10am - 4pm Everyday (except closed Tuesdays)

Public Holiday times: Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday

Baker Street,
Windsor NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4560 4655
Website:
http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/services/hawkesbury-regional-museum

Hawkesbury Riverboat Cruises

Cruises commencing daily from Wednesday 11th January 2012
Windsor
Contact: Garry or Janet on 0040 161 354

hawkesbury sightseeing

* Historic Hot Spots Tours
* Arts & Crafts Tour
* Wineries of the Hawkesbury Tour
* Patchwork & Quilting Workshop Tours

* Evening Ghost Tours

P.O. Box 7006
Wilberforce. NSW. 2756
Phone: 02 4575 1421 Fax: 02 4575 3406
Mob: 0408 751 422
Website: www.hstours.com.au

Hawkesbury valley heritage tours

* Historic Buildings & Artists Sites
* Beautiful & Natural Bushland
* Mountains, Rivers & Birdlife
* Windsor - Richmond - Pitt Town - Wilberforce - Ebenezer -
   Kurrajong
* Morning Teas & Lunches arranged

Tour Guide Service
Carol Roberts
P O Box 83
Windsor. NSW. 2756
Phone/Fax: 02 4577 6882
Mobile: 0419 211 186

Hawkesbury Vegetable Farm

Fresh vegetables harvested harvested on the spot by the farmer Saturdays from 9am - 3pm (Other days by appointment only).
Group farm tours available - Bookings essential

135 Carrs Road
Wilberforce NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4576 3529

Heliblue Pty Ltd

Take to the sky and enjoy magnificent views from our four seater Robinson R44 helicopter.

Joy flightst, scenic flights, helicopter charter, special occasions & gift vouchers available.

Phone: 02 4572 2733
Mobile:0414 761 308
Website:www.heliblue.com.au

Hellarewe Adventures  - 4WD tours & Bushwalks

Luxury 4WD and walking tours in mountains and surrounds.
Experience the rugged mountain ranges, ridge tops and valleys with an experienced and knowledgeable guide.

Simon Hedges
Hellarewe Adventures
Bowen Mountain NSW 2753
Mobile: 0438 434 151

See website for details of tours: www.hellareweadventures.com.au

Jubilee vineyard estate

Cellar door open Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 6pm

519 Tizzana Road
Ebenezer NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4579 0740
Website: www.jubileevineyard.com.au

Kurrajong Heights Grass Karts

Ride down the grassed hill, then relax and be towed up the slope by our mechanical lift, beginners and advanced areas.

Cost $20 per hour/per person - bookings essential. Party/group bookings available any day during daylight hours.  Discount applies for second hour.

Guidelines: 9 years and over. Must wear covered in shoes. Cash only - no credit card facilities.

Open 11am-3pm Saturdays and Sundays plus every day during school holidays.

Bells Line of Road
Kurrajong Heights
Phone: 02 4567 7260
Website: www.grasskarts.info

kurrajong Radio Museum

Visit us for a nostalgic trip through the golden years of radio. The museum features a very comprehensive collection of radio memorabilia...mostly in operational condition. This is a great experience for the nostalgia buff and student alike. Visitors will be given a guided tour. Come and be amazed! We welcome groups!
Open most weekends 10am - 5pm, weekdays, and weeknights by appointment.
Adults $10. Children $5.

842 Bells Line of Road,
Kurrajong Hills. NSW. 2758
Phone: 4573 0601
Website: www.vk2bvorg/museum/

Merroo Christian Centre

Choose Merroo Centre 3 for your next family picnic, birthday party, Christmas party or fun day out!
Don't miss out on the fun and adventure this summer!
Picnics, BBQ facilities, waterslide, flying fox and so much more!
Call us today for a quote!

113 Mill Road
Kurrajong NSW 2758
Phone: 02 4573 1201

Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler &

Penrith Platypus Cruises

Cruise the Blue Mountains Wilderness and the Spectacular Nepean Gorge on a true paddlewheeler for morning tea, lunch or dinner.
Charter our traditional paddlewheeler or modern cruiser for Weddings, Anniversaries, Reunions or Corporate Functions.

Boarding Jetty -
Tench Avenue,
Penrith. NSW. 2751
Phone: 02 4733 1274 or 02 4733 1888
Website: www.nepeanbelle.com.au

NSW national parks and wildlife services


Bowman Cottage,
370 Windsor Street
Richmond NSW 2753
Phone: 02 4588 5247 or 02 4588 2400
Website: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Nine50 Jewellery and Peruvian Giftware

High quality Peruvian Silver jewellery and giftware.

247 George Street
Windsor NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4587 9509
Website:www.nine50.com.au

Pine crest orchard

Visitors are free to wander through this picturesque orchard and pick their own fruit.
Seasonal - Boxing Day till mid May

2549 Bells Line of Road
Bilpin NSW 2758
Phone: 02 4567 1143
Website: www.freewebs.com/pinecrestorchard/

Richmond Race Club

Greyhound racing track.

Racing every Friday night. Gates open at 6pm with the first race at 7.20pm.
Monday twilight meetings(26 only). Gates open at 3pm with the first race at 4.20pm.
Admission:  Adults $6, Children 15years and under are free if accompanied by an adult, Senior Citizens are free.

Enclosed viewing lounge, Restaurant, Takeaway kiosk, Bar facilities, Totalisator facilities.

312 Londonderry Road
Londonderry  NSW 2753
Phone: 02 4578 2136
Fax: 02 4578 3627
Website: www.richmondgreyhounds.com.au

Photo courtesy of Craig Youll

richmond regent twin cinema

145 Windsor Street
Richmond NSW 2753
Phone: 02 4578 1800
Website: www.richmondregent.com.au

Rouse hill house & farm

Crammed with more than 20,000 objects dating back as far as 200 years, Rouse Hill House & Farm expresses the hopes and dreams of six generations of family life in rural New South Wales from early colonisation to the late 1900's.
Take a tour and experience the old house with its time-warped rooms, handsome stables, ancient garden, tottery outbuildings, mouldering machinery and rusty vehicles.

Hours : Wednesday to Sunday 9.30 am - 4.30pm (Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)

356 Annangrove Road
Rouse Hill NSW 2155
Phone: 02 9627 6777
Website: www.hht.net.au

Sassafras creek food and design

83 Old Bells Line of Road
Kurrajong Village NSW 2758
Phone: 02 4573 0988
Website: www.sassafrascreek.com.au/

Sydney Sportsfishing adventures

Come and experience sport fishing at its best. Let Dan Selby take you on and adventure, exploring the Hawkesbury River or Sydney Harbour, chasing some of the east coasts finest sport fish.

Half day and full day sessions available (max 2 persons)

All sessions include - Boat, skipper, shimano rods & reels, light refreshments (lunch on full day), fishing licenses, terminal tackle & lures.

Dan Selby
Mobile: 0405 196 253
Website:www.sydneysportfishing.com.au

Tanglin Lodge Alpacas

Come along and enjoy a couple of hours at our stud, whilst enjoying a delicious lunch or devonshire tea.

Tanglin Lodge is a working Alpaca farm on 24 acres with nearly 80 alpacas. Visit our gift shop with an abundance of alpaca goods.

Ideal for bus groups bookings essential.

Geoff & Cheryl Uren
Phone: 4576 6929
Website: www.tanglinlodgealpacas.com.au

The Junkyard

The Junkyard has just about everything, from bottles, tin, old wares, advertising signs, antiques, junk, farmyard equipment and building materials.

11 Bennett Road,
Londonderry NSW
Phone: 02 4572 5211

the turpentine tree gallery

1665 Bells Line of Road,
Kurrajong Heights NSW 2758
Phone: 02 4567 7230

Tizzana winery

Open Saturday, Sunday & Public holiday 12noon - 6pm
Weekdays by appointment

518 Tizzana Road,
Ebenezer NSW  2756
Phone: 02 4579 1150
Website: www.tizzana.com.au

tobruk - australian merino sheep station

Tobruk Sheep Station, the most beautiful and most authentic rural and outback experience in the Sydney region. An exciting, fun and interactive farm experience for all ages.

Set on over 150 acres (70 hectares) on a high plateau above the Hawkesbury River, Tobruk is surrounded by State Forests and bushland, with amazing views to the Blue Mountains. You will feel 1,000 miles from anywhere but in reality you’re only 70 minutes from Sydney (10 mins short of Wisemans Ferry).

Enjoy a hearty country BBQ lunch in the Woolshed Restaurant
or BYO.
Show runs weekends and weekdays

Bookings essential

5050 Old Northern Road
Maroota NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4566 8223
Mobile: 0427 411 133
www.tobruksheepstation.com.au

trike4u

A unique adventure experience in the Hawkesbury.
Trike tours available from 30mins to 5hrs.
Customised tours available to suit your requirements.

Bookings Phone: 02 4575 5250 or Mobile: 0428 640 435
Website: www.trike4u.com.au

tutti Fruitti

Tutti Fruitti focases on providing a wide range of fresh local produce and home-made goodies.

Real fruit ice-cream, coffee & light meals, jams & homemade goodies, orchard fresh fruit, fragrant mountain roses.

1917 Bells Line of Rd,
Bilpin NSW 2758
Phone: 02 4567 8436
Website: www.tuttifruitti.com.au

valley view park

Guided trail riding - no experience necessary - led pony rides available.
Lessons, BBQ's & picnic area, birthday parties, log cabins

297 Grose Vale Road
Grose Vale NSW 2753
Phone: 02 4572 1260 
Fax: 02 4572 2218
Mobile: 0414 721 265
Website: www.valleyviewpark.com.au

Vine Cottage Tool Museum & Tea Room

Vine Cottage Tool Museum exhibits a wide and varied range of tradesman tools dating back from Australia’s early colonial era. On display are the most complete sets of authentic tools in Australia, dating back from the turn of the 19th Century.
The Tea Room also serves fresh Devonshire teas to it’s guests with comfortable seating both inside the museum as well as outside in the beautifully groomed garden that provides spectacular views of the Blue Mountains. The museum is comfortably air-conditioned at all times and is disabled friendly with full access and ammenities.
Vine Cottage Tool Museum & Tea Room is located less than 10 minutes North of Penrith and 15 minutes South of Richmond.

Ideal for groups - bookings essential

Bob & Carol Dennis
Phone: 02 4776 1209
Website: www.vinecottage.com.au

Watkins Orchard

Enjoy the experience of picking your own mandarins (Imperial, Hickson, Emperor & Cumquats)

Open for fruit picking on Saturdays, Sundays, public and school holidays from 10am - 4pm
Weekdays by appointment only
Seasonal - opening from late May till mid October.

1125 Singleton Road
Wisemans Ferry NSW
Phone: 02 4566 3107
Website: www.watkinsorchard.com.au

windsor ghost tours

A Historic walk with the Spirits of the Hawkesbury Pioneers.......
Week Night Bookings minium numbers apply.
Saturday Nights - Book Early !
Bookings essential  to enjoy the nightly  lantern lit heritage walk
of  Windsor.    

Janice Hart
PO Box 7006
Windsor NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4575 1421 
Mobile 0408 751 422

windsor tenpin bowl

102 Ham Street,
South Windsor. NSW 2756
Bookings essential
Phone: 02 4587 8777
Website: www.windsorbowl.com.au

windyridge garden

Windyridge is a garden to intoxicate the senses. Come and wander through and let the garden entice you to enjoy its many features and seasons.

"Windyridge" Queens Avenue,
Mount Wilson. NSW. 2786
Phone: 02 4756 2019
Mobile: 0404 801 630
Website: www.windyridge.com.au

yvonne west fine art studio

Paintings of Landscapes, Seascapes, Flora and Fauna, Modern Contemporary and figurative works. Commissions accepted. Open by appointment.

46 Douglas St
Richmond NSW 2753
Phone: 02 4578 4523