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Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park

2375 Peats Ridge Road, cnr Darkinjung Road, Calga NSW 2250

Experience a bush “Christmas in July” Wild Sleep Out at Walkabout Park with ranger-led nocturnal animal interactions, Christmas tree and Santa, Christmas bush-dinner, hot gluwein around the campfire, 3m x 3m tent and all camping equipment, hot showers and breakfast included. Adults $200. Children (age 3 to 17) $100. Family sharing a tent (2 adults & 3 children) $400.
Christmas in July at Walkabout Park
Every Saturday night in July 2011 is Christmas at Walkabout Park
With a Christmas tree, hot “gluwein” (spiced mulled wine) and hot chocolate around the campfire, a bush Christmas buffet and a visit from Santa plus lots more Christmas fare, what could be more Christmassy than this?
After lots of Christmas animal action, and warm from the food and drink and the campfire, retire to your comfortable 3m x 3m tent. All camping equipment is provided, and there are hot showers!
Wake up to the sounds of the bush as the animals emerge to join you for breakfast - literally.
Program runs from 5:30pm Day 1 to 9:30am Day 2 and you’re welcome to stay in the park until 5pm. Prices include all ranger-led activities, tents, sleeping gear, dinner, breakfast and Christmas fun.
Adults - $200 | Children aged 3 to 17 - $100 Family 2 Adults + 3 Children sharing 1 tent - $400

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Brooklyn Central Boat Hire & General Store

81 Brooklyn Rd, Brooklyn NSW 2083

Brooklyn Central is located in the township of Brooklyn, just an hour north of Sydney. We’re halfway along Brooklyn Rd, between the Pacific Highway and the Hawkesbury River railway station (find us on Google Maps).

We have a fleet of 20 runabouts (tinnies) and 2 party boats available for hire. Take out a boat for the day to explore the Hawkesbury River or to go fishing.

A wide range of bait and tackle is available in the shop, plus ice, groceries and food and drinks.

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The Riverboat Postman

Brooklyn Public Wharf, Dangar Road, Brooklyn NSW 2083

The Riverboat Postman - an iconic cruise just one hour from the centre of Sydney - delivering the mail to river residents on behalf of Australia Post (as well as other daily essentials like milk, papers, the odd bottle of rum). Enjoy morning tea and lunch on board, complete with an entertaining and informative commentary from the local skippers. Departing Brooklyn Public Wharf at 10am each weekday, returning at about 1.15pm, you'll find them right next to the Hawkesbury River Train Station at Brooklyn. The direct train from Central Station in Sydney departs 8.45am, usually platform 12. The boats are large, stable and comfortable catamarans, each with a well-stocked bar on board so you can have a glass of wine or beer with your lunch. Bookings are essential for catering purposes, but payment is made on the day of travel. They look forward to welcoming you on board soon.

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Popran National Park

Popran Road, Glenworth Valley NSW 2250

Take a step back in time and visit the incredible Popran National Park. From hiking to mountain biking, and horse riding to fishing, there's plenty to do in this iconic Australian setting. Boasting 4km of Hawkesbury river foreshore, you can paddle through the mangroves, enjoy a spot of fishing and smell the coastal banksia.

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Bear Grylls Survival Academy

Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, Glenworth Valley NSW 2250

24 Hour Adult Courses and 24 Hour Family Courses will be offered for participants looking to learn the ultimate in self-rescue skills from the world's most recognised face of survival and outdoor adventure. Both courses are designed to put enrolees' new found skills to the test and, under the guidance of Bear's expert team, will be taught techniques including learning to forage, identifying animal runs, wilderness first aid, cooking wild game, navigation by day and night, building emergency shelters, stalking, self-protection in the wild from attacks and tying knots among much more. The Academy has been designed by Bear Grylls and his close team of highly trained experts. These instructors will guide participants through this gruelling 24 hour course. Each course requires courage, awareness, physical fitness and above all determination which will be key to completing the course.

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Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park

1 Darkinjung Road, Cnr Peats Ridge Road, Calga NSW 2250

(02) 43 751 100

Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park is the only wildlife sanctuary in New South Wales with both free-roaming Australian animals and ancient Aboriginal rock art sites! Walk alongside kangaroos, emus and wallabies. Meet flying-foxes, echidnas and Tasmanian devils. See bilbies and baby crocodiles. Experience ranger guided Aboriginal heritage and bush tucker and bush medicine tours. Interact with mammals and reptiles in daily shows. Free photos with friendly koalas, wombats, dingoes, and pythons. Turn a memorable experience into an unforgettable one with a Wild Sleep Out. Guided by the rangers, meet the nocturnal animals, enjoy a bush tucker barbecue, toast marshmallows around the campfire while listening to Dreamtime stories, sleep out in comfort under canvas and wake to a bush breakfast. Bring the kids for active birthday parties, school excursions and holiday programs. There are beautiful picnic areas, a kiosk style cafe, and a range of delicious catering options for group activities available. ...

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Lost Paradise Festival

Glenworth Valley, Glenworth Valley NSW 2250

A more than unique New Years experience set in a lush green grove, this boutique festival is crafted to pamper and provoke with plush glamping in painted teepees, experiential art activations, tongue tantalising long table feasts, wild and weird circus acts, a spa fresh as seabreeze, and music divine. Release your grip on reality or perhaps the grip reality has on you. The Lost Paradise Festival is 6000 beautiful humans embracing new experiences, community and creativity, tucked away in beautiful Glenworth Valley which is just an hour north of Sydney city....

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Popran National Park

Popran Road, Glenworth Valley NSW 2250

Popran National Park on the NSW central coast protects Aboriginal sites and offers great walking, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding and fishing. Take a step back in time and visit the incredible Popran National Park. From hiking to mountain biking, and horse riding to fishing, there’s plenty to do in this iconic Australian setting. Boasting four kilometres of Hawkesbury River foreshore, you can paddle through the mangroves, enjoy a spot of fishing and smell the coastal banksia. The park is steeped in Aboriginal heritage so you can’t help but get in touch with the history of the land. Popran National Park, on the Central Coast, is just an hour and a half north of Sydney, so it makes for an excellent daytrip or weekend getaway....

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The Valley Events Centre

Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley NSW 2250

The Central Coast’s most exciting venue is the Valley Events Centre. A two level, architecturally designed building featuring function, conference, event and restaurant facilities available to hire for conferences, meetings, wedding and events. A contemporary Australian design with a country feel. Locally sourced Australian hardwoods along with spotted gum beams, polished concrete floor and the extensive use of glass and Hawkesbury River sandstone, combine throughout the impressive structure. The Valley Events Centre is fully licensed and caters to the needs of any event or special occasion. Set on 3,000 acres of unspoilt hinterland wilderness, The Valley Events Centre is perfectly located just one hour north of Sydney and 20 minutes from Gosford. Immersed in nature, it offers an escape from the city that is as beautiful as it is inspiring. Glenworth Valley’s Valley Events Centre is an unforgettable venue for your next function. ...

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Patonga to Pearl Beach Walking Track

Drive, Patonga NSW 2256

The Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track follows the Great North Walk through the beautiful red gums of Brisbane Water National Park. Bring your swimmers and a towel – this walk begins and ends on a beach, with plenty of opportunity for a refreshing dip or a spot of fishing. From the end of Patonga Beach, follow signs to the national park. You can head to Warrah Trig from here, while following the steep trail up and over the hill will take you past the spectacular Warrah lookout with views of Hawkesbury River and Pacific Ocean. Pause for a snack, then return to the fire trail, following the Pearl Beach signs past sandstone caves with a natural hanging garden of native ferns. Be sure to keep an eye out for bush turkeys and an ear open for kookaburras. Your exit is marked at Crystal Avenue. Follow the sounds of crashing waves to find a beautiful stretch of sand on the edge of the bush. You can enjoy a picnic, or take advantage of the small cafes nearby....

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Muogamarra Nature Reserve

Pacific Highway, Cowan NSW 2081

Located in the northern outskirts of Sydney, Muogamarra Nature Reserve is an extraordinary place, and it’s easy to see why. It's open around spring time for just six weekends a year to preserve the fragile ecosystems and Aboriginal heritage, transforming into a brilliant display of colour when spring wildflowers come into bloom. When you visit Muogamarra, you’ll see majestic angophoras, old-man banksias, pink boronias and delicate native orchids. The reserve is also home to many native animals like the iconic echidna, and for birdwatchers there's plenty of birdlife to see. Look up to catch a glimpse of a soaring wedge-tail eagle or keep an eye ahead for a lyrebird. To visit Muogamarra Nature Reserve, join a Discovery tour and hear the secrets of Muogamarra from our volunteer guides. See Aboriginal rock engravings and learn about the area's significance on a Muogamarra Indigenous heritage walk. Or if you'd prefer to take things at your own pace, simply pack a picnic and a pair of binoculars and take in spectacular views on a self-guided walk. If you're interested in taking a self-guided walk, phone Kalkari Discovery Centre to get more information on walking track options....

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Hominy Creek Walking Track

Ironbark Road, Glenworth Valley NSW 2250

Go walking along Hominy Creek walking track in Popran National Park to the picturesque crystal clear waters of Emerald Pool. Branching off Mount Olive trail, Hominy Creek walking track is a picturesque detour which would make any postcard jealous. The track is lined with ferns and partially shaded by majestic eucalypts, so it’s the ideal place to stroll and also to have a picnic. Along the track, you'll have the opportunity to stop and witness the beauty of Emerald Pool. The areas around this creek are picturesque, and it's the perfect habitat for the green and golden bell frog, as well as the red-crowned toadlet....

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Warrah lookout

Warrah Trig Road, Patonga NSW 2256

Warrah lookout offers spectacular views across Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River, making this a great spot to visit all year round. Put your eyes to the test and see if you can make out the finer details of Broken Bay inlet in the distance. The rustle of the eucalyptus trees around you and the lapping of the waves below will provide the perfect soundtrack for your visit. Did you know waratahs are the state emblem for New South Wales? You won’t want to miss their stunning late-winter bloom on display at Warrah lookout. Known as Waratah Patch by locals, this is one of the best places in the park to see these fiery-red flowers. Although the track to the lookout has steps and some rough ground, it is an easy and short walk from the carpark....

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Great North Walk – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Pacific Highway, Cowan NSW 2081

Ever dreamt of completing the legendary Great North walk? Why not try a taster, without wearing out your walking boots? Great North walk - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a challenging section that winds through dense bushland within the park. Starting from Cowan Train Station, it’s not just the scenic wilderness views that will take your breath away. It’s definitely a track for the experienced bushwalker. Descending steeply, you’ll hardly believe you’re only an hour from the centre of Sydney. The track leads past the ruins of Rhodes boatshed and on to Jerusalem Bay. Stop here for a break and take in the spectacular views over Cowan Water before tacking the hard climb to Brooklyn. You might be in need of a beverage or two at the pub before catching the train at Hawkesbury River Train Station. Continue your Great North walk exploration by linking with Great North walk – Berowra Valley National Park towards Sydney or continue north along Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park....

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Mount Olive Trail

Ironbark Road, Glenworth Valley NSW 2250

Starting at Ironbark picnic area, Mount Olive trail is the ideal way to see magnificent views of Glenworth Valley and Popran National Park. Whether you're walking, mountain biking or horse riding, the songs of kookaburras and black cockatoos will encourage you along the way. Once you're on the trail, you can take a short detour to Mount Olive lookout - although this is not a long walk, it's a steep climb as you approach the summit. But once you're there, take a deep breath, and enjoy the superb views over surrounding forests and distant ridgelines. The trail continues past Mount Olive for 3.5 kilometres for more spectacular views over Hawkesbury River....

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Warrah Trig cycling loop

Warrah Trig Road, Patonga NSW 2256

This cycling loop takes in the best the national park has to offer, crossing several fire trails and pausing for scenic views at Warrah lookout. With so much ground to cover, feel free to do as much or as little as you like. Be sure to make time for birdwatching though, or a relaxing picnic lunch among the famous wildflowers. And keep an eye out for animals – with 270 native species in the park, there’s a good chance you’ll come across at least a kangaroo, and maybe even a koala. Start at Warrah Trig and pedal furiously to Patonga Drive. Tear down Sani Depot and Van Dahls trails, admiring the wildflowers that are scattered along the way. Once you get back to Patonga Drive, you’ll tackle an exciting downhill run to beautiful Pearl Beach, where the Patonga trail will lead you to the Warrah lookout and spectacular views up Hawkesbury River. If hiking is more your style, check out the nearby Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track....

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