Located just one hour from Sydney, the Hawkesbury Valley is the ideal family destination with a huge range of activities to suit the whole family.

Accommodation ranges from comfortable and affordable hotel and motel accommodation, to farmstays, camping and caravan sites, and waterside parks complete with enough activities to keep even the most active family amused!

Outside of the resorts, the Hawkesbury region is full of activities that will suit the kids as well as mum and dad! Activities include a range of bushwalking options - with more than ¾ of the Hawkesbury region still pristine bushlands, the walking and trekking options are endless. Horse riding and 4WD tours through these Parks are also available for those not wanting to venture too far on foot!

Other sites and activities include:

  • Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens at Bilpin,
  • Zig Zag Railway on Bells Line of Road,
  • Misty Ridge Animal Farm,
  • Hawkesbury Leisure Centre, Windsor,
  • discovery tours of Hawkesbury's heritage,
  • photographic adventures
  • Butterfly Farm and Ski Gardens at Windsor,
  • Indy 800 Kat Track at Wilberforce,
  • Embers Woodfired Pizzas,
  • Ten Pin Bowling in Windsor,
  • and all the fun of Panthers North Richmond

And of course the great Hawkesbury River - ideal for water skiing, houseboat adventures, fishing and cruises or just relaxing!

The Hawkesbury Valley has so much to offer families - without the cost and stress of long distance traveling.