Sydney Tourist Information
Sydney Tourist Information
The Hawksbury region of Sydney
The Hawksbury region stretches from Broken Bay north up to Wisemans Ferry and beyond and incorporates the towns of Windsor, Richmond, Wilberforce, Kurrajong, Pitt Town and many more.. Located to the north west of Sydney, The Hawkesbury is one of Australia's most popular holiday destinations.
The towns along the river are rich in local history. For old world charm, Windsor, Richmond and Ebenezer which features Australia's oldest church, are hard to beat. Wonderful historic buildings are found throughout the region and there are numerous art, craft and antique galleries on offer.
The river is ideal for a myriad of various water sports and activities including swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, water skiing and river cruises are popular on this vast, scenic waterway. Alternatively, the huge array of national parks provide bushwalking and scenic drives and lookouts to make the most of our magnificent native flora and fauna.
Other attractions include the Mount Tomah Botanic Garden, numerous picnic sites, Convict Trail, Colo Gorge and Richmond RAAF Base. The area also offers a multitude of fine restaurants and eateries, golf, tennis and a large selection of accommodation to choose from. The Hawkesbury - make it your choice for the perfect getaway.