Useful Links

Visit the following site for more tourist information about the local areas:

• www.greathawkesburyhunt.com
• www.sydneyhillsaustralia.com.au
• www.leurabluemountainsguide.com
• www.historicwindsorguide.com
• www.hawkesburytourism.com.au
• www.hawkesburyaustralia.com.au
• www.visitcentralcoast.com.au
• www.hawkesburyhighlands.com.au

Upcoming Events in The Hawkesbury

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE: BILLIPIN APPLES AND CASTLEREAGH ORANGES ARE IN FULL BLOOM. Fresh apple pies at most Bells Line of Road roadside cafes are baked daily. Freshly squeezed juice -- all yummy!

MOUNT TOMAH'S "WIZARD'S SCHOOL OF MAGIC"  All kids welcome! A.M. & P.M. Showings: Saturday 12June; 17July; 14Aug. For Details: 02 4567 3019.

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TOBRUK SHEEP STATION "CHRISTMAS IN WINTER"-- SPECIAL SHOWS  throughout July: all activities & demonstrations, terrific Christmas lunch -- great family fun. For details, call 02 4566 8223

DEL RIO RESORT, Wisemans Ferry, 24 July -- CHRISTMAS IN JULY with Santa and lots of presents for the kids. A 3-course traditional Christmas dinner and you can "dance away with a terrific DJ". Call 4566 4330 for all the details and your family bookings.

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WISEMANS FERRY BOWLING CLUB Championships get underway in July. Come cheer for your favourites. For details, call 02 4566 4609-

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4-STAR REASONS TO SKIP WORK ON MONDAY

• Area: Wisemans Ferry/St Albans:
• Grab a bite at the Convict Road Kiosk adjacent to Wisemans Ferry ramp (Wisemans Ferry Park). Burgers are good and reasonably priced.
• Great North Road, Settlers Road, Wisemans Ferry: Take the Wisemans Ferry and turn left when you exit. The gated entrance is about 500 metres from the ferry. Closed to vehicles, you can only climb the Great North Road. Built in 1826 by convicts, the road is an engineering feat and it is a moderate two-hour return trek. (Carry water, wear a hat & sun block). The National Park signage is among the best we have seen.
• Keeping with the early Australian theme, book in at Price Morris Cottage in St Albans. It is a charming heritage-listed cottage, lovingly restored by its owner who lived in the cottage as a 1960s youngster. You won't forget the welcoming you receive (by the owner) upon your arrival and you'll love 'the loo with a view' (no, it's not a typo!)
• Area: Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens:
• These gorgeous gardens have recently acquired the Jungle Walk and Lodge. Mount Tomah is a cool-climate garden and the views are stupendous. The Lodge (self-contained accommodation) sleeps you and your 9 best friends! And, the price is "so right". In apple season, you can purchase freshly baked pies and fresh apple juice at The Pines on Bells Line of Road, Bilpin for your getaway to Mount Tomah.
• Area: Penrith Lakes and Windsor:
• Penrith Whitewater Centre. Be aware this is an adventure sport and be prepared for sore thighs and arms afterwards. But the thrill and exhilaration is a show-stopper!
• Combine this activity with a recovery massage at Villa Thalgo Spa (Sebel Resort Hawkesbury) Windsor. Villa Thalgo was awarded in 2009 the "Best Day Spa in Australia and New Zealand". It is truly over-the-top in luxury, relaxation and indulgence. On Friday evenings, a seafood buffet at Harvest Restaurant (Sebel Resort) is the perfect way to end your week-day getaway.