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Hawkesbury Race Club

5 Racecourse Road, Clarendon NSW 2756
The Hawkesbury Valley is one of the oldest Australian settlements and first explored by Governor Phillip in 1789. The Hawkesbury racing pioneers fashioned a race course from 200 acres of virgin bush land in 1865 which led to the first race meeting being conducted on the course in 1871. This racecourse has been in continuous use for over 135 years. The beauty of the race track, set to the backdrop of the Blue Mountains and the grandstand showcasing the scenic panorama of the Grose Valley, is a true testament of foresight of the racing pioneers.
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Enniskillen Orchard

753 Grose Vale Road, Grose Vale NSW 2753
Enniskillen Orchard is situated in the picturesque Grose Valley, just over an hour from the Sydney city centre and a simple ten minute deviation from Bells Line of Road. It offers visitors to the Hawkesbury District a unique and unforgettable rural experience. As founding members of Hawkesbury Harvest, John and Trish Maguire are committed to retaining the rural business and way of life by encouraging visitors to take part in and savour Enniskillen Orchard’s offering. A perfect destination for tour groups, a family day trip or to pop in for a cappuccino and your fruit and veggies, Enniskillen Orchard caters to all guests. Bring a picnic and cook your own barbecue or purchase some light refreshments from the café. Alternatively, sample local fruits before you purchase, tour the herb garden or simply take in the view.
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Hawkesbury lookout

Hawkesbury Road, Hawkesbury Heights NSW 2777
Stop to stretch your legs at Hawkesbury lookout. You'll find it conveniently located on Hawkesbury Road at Hawkesbury Heights - one of the Blue Mountains' smallest towns. This grassy lookout is bordered by tall trees and is an excellent spot to pull over on your drive from the Hawkesbury to the Blue Mountains. Relax on one of the seats ... Visit website for more info
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Trees Adventure Grose River Park

200 Springwood Road, Yarramundi NSW 2753
The Trees Adventure Grose River Park is the ultimate Treetop experience in the New South Wales. It features exciting and challenging courses that become increasingly difficult as you climb higher into the canopy, which means that you can find the right level to suit you between two metres to more than 20 metres for the thrill seekers. You will be swinging, leaping, climbing and flying through the forest, during two hours. This will suit all the family from four year old to 75 years and over with 10 courses and 110 challenges (19 flying foxes - the longest more than 100 metres) which makes Grose River Park the biggest park ever built in Australia. Going from one tree to the next you will hear the sound of the Bell Birds, watch the Sea Eagle family soar overhead while the Kookaburras laugh whilst you have fun in the trees.
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Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre

89-151 Old Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh NSW 2749
Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural Centre tells the story of the Darug people, the traditional owners of the area. Muru Mittigar has an Aboriginal Cultural Museum showing Aboriginal history; Retail Art Centre featuring fine arts and crafts by Aboriginal artists; Nature walks with native plants traditionally used by Aboriginal people for medicinal, food or material resources. Visitors learn about local tribal areas, the diversity of Aboriginal culture and the local Darug tribe. The cultural centre offers the opportunity to view Aboriginal art and many traditional artefacts, including observing in-house artists painting, making didgeridoos and weapons. For groups of 20 or more, dance performances, painting workshops and bush-tucker meal tastings with traditional foods are available but must be pre-booked.
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Trafalgar Bed and Breakfast and Annie's cottage

47 Pine Place, Grose Vale NSW 2753
Situated in the beautiful Hawkesbury Highlands, Trafalgar B and B is ninety minutes from Sydney - perfect for a mini break or a longer stay to explore the region. Trafalgar Bed and Breakfast is a gracious Georgian style home set on ten acres, one of which is purely dedicated to a lush and tranquil garden. Guests enjoy the entire top floor of the building for accommodation. Three generously proportioned and beautifully appointed guest rooms sleep six to seven people in cosy comfort. Trafalgar is suitable for small groups and families and is ideal for pre-wedding preparations and post wedding accommodation. Breakfast is served in the dining room or outside in the garden. Lunch or dinner can be provided by arrangement. In addition, they now have a cottage with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Annies Cottage is fully self-contained, air-conditioned and sits behind the beautiful camellia hedge. ...

Orchids Out West

Hawkesbury Racecourse, Clarendon NSW 2756
Orchids Out West comprises beautiful displays put on by the local orchid societies such as Blacktown City, Blue Mountains and Penrith District and Hawkesbury District Orchid Societies. There are lots of orchids for sale from vendors from around Australia. The fair has a great selection of plants to be purchased to enhance your orchid collection, and always something new. Every year the displays improve in quality and are always very colourful thanks to the wonderful collection of orchids of all generas such as cattleyas, paphiopedilums and cymbidiums, just to name a few. It is worth the drive to the beautiful Hawkesbury district and then maybe further up into the Blue Mountains. Make it a great day out and smell the flowers! Plenty of free parking with Clarendon Railway Station nearby. BBQ and light refreshments available...
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Action Paintball Games Yarramundi

762 Springwood Road, Yarramundi NSW 2753

Here at Action Paintball Games, we PROMISE to give you the best paintball experience possible. We have the best equipment, facilities, gun upgrades AND the best staff. We have been in the business for over 20 years with an unfaltering passion that separates us from the competition.

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YvonneWest Fine Art Studio/Gallery

46 Douglas Street, Hobartville NSW 2753
YvonneWest Fine Art Studio/Gallery is an art studio but also a Gallery full of paintings and it can be open for visitors by appointment at a mutually agreed time and date. Also being a member of the Hawkesbury Artist and Artisan Trail they are open on the last weekend of August each year for public viewing. In August this year it will occur on the 24th and 25th of the month. ...
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Hawkesbury Lookout

Hawkesbury Road, Hawkesbury Heights NSW 2777
Ideally located on the drive between the Hawkesbury region and the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury Lookout offers beautiful scenic views and is a great picnic spot. Stop to stretch your legs. You’ll find Hawkesbury lookout conveniently located on Hawkesbury Road at Hawkesbury Heights – one of the Blue Mountains’ smallest towns. This grassy lookout is bordered by tall trees and is an excellent spot to pull over on your drive from the Hawkesbury to the Blue Mountains. Relax on one of the seats in front of the view and look out over the Nepean River and across the Cumberland Plain. Bring a packed lunch with you – there are some picnic tables right near the lookout. It’s a dog-friendly park aswell, so bring him along, but please remember to keep him on a leash....
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Hawkesbury Showground

40 Racecourse Road, Clarendon NSW 2756
Hawkesbury Showground is a premier showground and event facility for large scale shows, trade exhibitions, expos and events conveniently located in Sydney's north west. Ideally situated adjacent to Clarendon railway station and directly opposite Hawkesbury Racecourse. The Showground has fully tailored commercial and exhibitor pavilion options, dedicated equestrian areas, livestock and stabling facilities, 750 seat grandstand, 300 metres by 100 metres main arena, plus on-site camping facilities. A major event held at the Showground is the annual Hawkesbury Show which is held usually three weeks after Easter. The annual Show has something to suit all ages. ...
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Hawkesbury Race Club

5 Racecourse Road, Clarendon NSW 2756
The Hawkesbury Valley is one of the oldest Australian settlements and first explored by Governor Phillip in 1789. The Hawkesbury racing pioneers fashioned a race course from 200 acres of virgin bush land in 1865 which led to the first race meeting being conducted on the course in 1871. This racecourse has been in continuous use for over 135 years. The beauty of the race track, set to the backdrop of the Blue Mountains and the grandstand showcasing the scenic panorama of the Grose Valley, is a true testament of foresight of the racing pioneers. ...
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Vale of Avoca

Vale of Avoca Lookout, Grose Vale NSW 2753
The views from the Vale of Avoca are breathtaking. Situated 300 metres above the Grose River Gorge this lookout gives you rugged, views into the contorted gorges of the Devils Wilderness and beyond to the upper Blue Mountains. The lookout is on a sandstone outcrop and is unfenced so care is needed. The River you can hear below is the wild Grose River and is 56 kilometres in length starting at Mt Victoria in the upper Blue Mountains. To access Vale of Avoca Lookout head to the end of Cabbage Tree Road, Grose Vale. The last few kilometres are dirt road which can be slippery after rain – return the way you came. This lookout is unfenced, so please take care and stay back from cliff edges and ensure children are supervised....
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Hawkesbury River

328 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Richmond NSW 2753
Come and discover the magnificent Hawkesbury River on Sydney's doorstep. The country atmosphere at the historic towns of Windsor, Richmond and St Albans, and the quaint rural settlements of Kurrajong, Bilpin, Lower Portland, Ebenezer, Pitt Town, Colo and Wisemans Ferry make up this picturesque area. Visit local markets and galleries, spend time boating, swimming or camping beside this mighty 120 kilometre river cradled by six magnificent National Parks . Enjoy a wine at a historic winery, head out on one of the fascinating heritage trails or visit one of the numerous orchards and pick your own fresh fruit to take home with you. There is so much on offer! Several annual events are held on the Hawkesbury River,...
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Richmond

42699 - Richmond NSW 2753
Richmond is sited at the beginning of the scenic Bells Line of Road, a popular tourist drive providing access to the Blue Mountains and Wollemi National Park. Richmond's town centre hosts a magnificent park and many of its historic buildings are still in use today. Grab a free Heritage Walking booklet from the Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre (open seven days a week). Richmond is also home to Western Sydney University, polo fields and eclectic shops. If you drive to the end of town and through an arbour of trees, Pughs Lagoon will be revealed; an idyllic spot for picnics, fishing and watching black swans and a wonderful array of bird life. Experience fine food and wine at one of Richmond's excellent restaurants or cafes. Pop into the Saturday Good Food Markets in the centre of town. While you are in the area come and see the Richmond Air Base from the Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre and watch planes from the cafe while children are entertained in the playground....
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Hanna Park

Beaumont Avenue, North Richmond NSW 2754
Hanna Park is a charming country park located along the Hawkesbury River. The perfect riverside spot where you can enjoy a gentle walk, take time out for a little fishing or if you are feeling active take your canoe or kayak for a paddle. Hanna Park is perfect for picnics as it has shelters, electric barbecues and public toilets. Don’t worry if you aren’t prepared for a picnic as there are shops close-by too. There also is a great skatepark – the perfect place for the kids to burn off some energy. Families can take advantage of the large open space for a fun game of football or cricket. Every December the Hanna Park Carols are held and this is a great family event with thanks to the great community supporters and sponsors, so keep your eye out for the date in December. In the warmer months you may be fortunate when visiting to witness someone’s special day as the park can be used for weddings and naming days. Bookings for events are necessary, if you are interested contact Hawkesbury Council’s Customer Service. ...
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Bowen Mountain Park

103 Lieutenant Bowen Road, Bowen Mountain NSW 2753
Tall shady trees, generous grassy areas and bush walks are just a few of reasons to visit Bowen Mountain Park. Take a break, relax and enjoy the serenity at the picnic tables and make use of the electric barbecue facilities for your picnic lunch. Toilets are also available. There are no shops at Bowen Mountain, closest village is Kurrajong so please bring all you need with you. It is a great park for families as the playground has current equipment with soft fall ground coverings – let the kids enjoy themselves on the slippery dips, swings, climbing gear and see-saw. The play area is shaded by mature trees, they are mainly natives such as Turpentine trees, Red Cedar and Eucalypts. You will also find a English Oak, a Cork Tree and a small Bunya Pine. You will find the park by turning right at the T junction onto Lieutenant Bowen Road, continue north past Bunya Crescent....
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Ham Common

328 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Richmond NSW 2753
Want the best spot to view the RAAF planes in action? Ham Common is a wonderful 2.5 kilometre long walk/cycle way a stones throw away from the Richmond RAAF Base. There is even a skate park for keen scooters and skateboarders. Another great feature for families is the fully fenced children’s playground. It is a popular spot for plane spotting and there are toilets close by. If you enjoy exercising try out the different equipment located along the pathway. The path is both wheelchair and pram friendly. Its a great place for all ages to ride their bikes along. To make the most of your day you will find picnic shelters and electric barbecues too. If you don’t want to bring a picnic there is a café located next door to the Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre. Pop into the centre for free information on local attractions and it's open seven days a week. Dogs on leash are welcome. ...
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Richmond Lowlands

45286 - Richmond Lowlands NSW 2753
The Richmond Lowlands are located in the picturesque Hawkesbury Region. It is the perfect place if you are looking for a beautiful rural spot for your next bike ride. When cycling through the Lowlands you will gain insight into the local agriculture and history of the Hawkesbury area. You will pass several polo fields, turf farms and orange orchards. When you finally cycle up Cornwallis Road and onto Greenway Crescent and you can also stop and discover the historic St Matthews Church which was designed in 1840. Cycling is a great family activity for all to enjoy. If this sounds like your type of cycling adventure you can find further details on this route and others in the Hawkesbury by purchasing the locally produced guide – ‘Best Cycle Rides Around - The Hawkesbury’. The booklets are AUD6 and available for sale at the Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre, 328 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Richmond or at the Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 6 Baker Street, Windsor....
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Yarramundi Reserve

Springwood Road, Yarramundi NSW 2753
This lovely spot is located where the Grose and Hawkesbury-Nepean Rivers merge. Yarramundi Reserve has a little something for everyone. You will enjoy your visit all year round. The reserve is suitable for kayaking or canoeing. If you chose to stay dry instead why not go for a walk, play cricket, do some bird watching it has been noted that you could find over 90 different species of birds, for example ducks, eagles doves, parrots and more or simply enjoy a leisurely picnic and relax. Visitors can try their luck fishing too, for Bass, Catfish, Eels and a few other species. It is an off leash dog area so it is the perfect place for your pet to join in the family activities. Access is off Springwood Road, Yarramundi, with a main entrance and car park on the northern side of Springwood Road and a minor entrance on the southern side. Yarramundi Reserve is an ideal spot in the Hawkesbury for nature lovers to enjoy. Please ensure you take rubbish with you and clean up after your dog....