January in the Hawkesbury - What's on
Every Sunday 10am to 4pm
Australiana Pioneer Village - Wilberforce
Closed 1st January
Special Open Days
The village will be open for 2 extra days during the
school holidays so please come and visit us with the kids !
Wednesday 11th & Wednesday 18th
Take a journey into Australia's colourful past and visit the Australiana Pioneer Village in Wilberforce.
- Visit this 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 Oxbrow 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 $8.00, Concession $5.00 Children $3.50
Rose Street, Wilberforce NSW 2756
Phone: (02) 4575 1777
www.australianapioneervillage.com
8th January (Sunday) from 9.30am
Vicary's Vineyard Craft Fair
Handcrafted clothes for kids & adults, toys, hats`n'things,
2nd hand goods & collectables, gifts, books, arts & crafts,
wine tasting at the cellar door. Thomas the Tank Engine
trail rides, face painting & ballons
Enjoy a picnic in the grounds of the Sydney region's oldest
continuously operating winery.
Ph: 4773 4161
Vicary's Winery
The Northern Road
Luddenham (2km south of Luddenham Village)
9th January 2012 (Monday) 10am-12pm
Holiday fun @ your library - Garden in a box
Make and decorate planter boxes then plant seedlings to
create a mini garden.
Free for children aged 5+
Bookings essential ph 4560 4460
Stan Stevens Studio
Deerubbin Centre
300 George Street
Windsor NSW
11th - 29th January 2012 (10am to 7pm)
International Sand Sculpture Competition
Howe Park
Windsor NSW
12 International and Australian sculptors will compete in
the inaugural 2012 Hawkesbury Sand Sculpting competition.
The theme for the event is Mystical Creatures.
Dates:
Competition - 11 – 14 January 2012
Event - 11– 29 January 2012
Family Daily Pass: $22. Two Adults, 2 Children*, each additional child $4.40
Single Parent Family Pass: $19.80 1 adult, 2 children*, each additional child $4.40
Single Parent Family: $15.40. 1 adult, 1 child*
Individual Daily Pass: $11
Child: $4.40
Free activities are available for children throughout the event
including Sand Sculpturing Workshops, Demonstrations and
Children's History/Mystery passport game.
There will also be paid activities including Sand Art and Sand Bottles.
For more Information:
Call Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre on 1300 362
874
or email pat@villagesofhawkesbury.com.
For daily updates & online ticket purchases see www.villagesofhawkesbury.com
12th January 2012 (Thursday)
Holiday fun @ your library - Mini scrapbook craft
Create a mini album using paper, ribbons and glitz. The
result is a perfect to showcase favourite photos or give as
a gift.
Free for children aged 8+
Bookings essential ph 4560 4460
Stan Stephens Studio
Deerubbin Centre
300 George Street
Windsor NSW
12th January 2012 (Thursday) 10.30am-12.30pm
Wild Walk and Craft School Holiday Activity
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mt Tomah
Take a fun guided walk in the Garden looking for wild things and Garden
treasures. Collect plant materieal to make a nature craft masterpiece. Ages
5 and up, younger children may attend if accompanied by an adult.
$15 per child
Waratah Education Centre - Blue Mountain Botanic Garden Mt Tomah
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW
20th January 2012 (Friday)
School holiday fun @ your library - Liquid nitrogen show
A fantastic science demonstration where liquid nitrogen is
used to shrink balloons, make banana hammers, smash
squash balls, pop can lids, make a sprinkler & lots more!
Free for children 8+
Bookings essential ph 4560 4460
Stan Stephens Studio
Deerubbin Centre
300 George Street
Windsor NSW
26th January 2012 (Thursday)
AUSTRALIA DAY
The Australian Pioneer Village
It's a BIG day at the village for Australia Day
Heaps of Activities for all.
Wander through our NSW Heritage Site set on 27
acres of willow shaded picnic grounds.
Visit the set of Channel 7's :Wild Boys",
always good for playing.
Open 9am to 5pm
Adults $5 Children $3 Family $15
Free Parking in the Village
Phone: 02 4575 1777
Mobile: 0438 751 775
Rose Street,
Wilberforce NSW 2756
Website: www.theaustralianapioneervillage.com.au
28th January 2012 (Saturday)
Pine Crest Orchard Open Day
The apples will be arriving at Pine Crest Orchard. Peaches, plums and possibly pears will also be available for picking.
Sausage Sizzle, self guided tour of the orchard
Open 9am to 5.30pm
Bells Line of Road
Bilpin NSW
Please Note:
Although we do our best to confirm all event information published, sometimes event dates and venues change at short notice. To avoid disappointment it is advisable to check event details with the phone contact provided for individual events or the Customer Service Officer at our Visitor Information Centre. Phone: 02 4578 0233
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