A taste of country on Sydney's doorstep. Approximately one hours drive north west of Sydney City lies the charming Hawkesbury Valley. 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 & Wisemans Ferry, make up this picturesque area.
Visit the numerous antique and craft stalls, or spend time talking with a local artist at one of the boutique galleries. Why not enjoy a walk in the Steps of the Masters in the Artist's Trail The western end of the Hawkesbury River forms a peaceful boundary for the Sydney region, winding its way through the valley, dotted with charming hideaways and B&B's for that relaxing weekend away.
Join a tour of the nearby glow warm caves, or for the more adventurous try abseiling or canyoning with one of the local tour operators. With over 15 percent of New South Wales fruit and vegetables grown in the area, pick up a copy of The Hawkesbury Farm Gate Trail map from the local Visitor Information Centre at Clarendon (opposite the Richmond RAAF Base) and tour the area. Stop and enjoy a wine at a historic Winery, try gourmet goats cheese or visit one of the numerous orchards and pick your own fresh fruit to take home with you.
Stay in a secluded and charming 'Hawkesbury Hideaway' B&B, located in and around historic towns that make up the Hawkesbury Valley. Canoe the pristine Grose and Colo rivers or explorer the magnificent Wollemi National Park. Enjoy the beauty of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area that is located within the Hawkesbury Valley.
Explore the glow worm grottos and the deep canyons of the fabulous Hawkesbury River system with one of the local tour companies. Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise on the Hawkesbury River from historic Windsor. Abundant in history, the early colonial towns of Windsor, Richmond and St Albans are a must to visit. Water-ski on the mighty Hawkesbury River from Windsor to Wisemans Ferry. Enjoy the family fun of the Hawkesbury Wine, Food and Music Festivals. Tour the area with the Farm Gate trail guide and sample the Hawkesburys' bountiful array of fresh seasonal produce grown in the area.
Temperatures for Hawkesbury Valley
Hawkesbury Valley has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Hawkesbury Valley is approximately 29 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 16 °c.
Hawkesbury Valley has mild winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Hawkesbury Valley is approximately 17 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 4 °c.
MONTH
LOW °c
HIGH °c
January
17
29
February
17
28
March
15
27
April
11
23
May
7
20
June
5
17
July
3
17
August
5
18
September
7
21
October
11
24
November
13
26
December
15
28
Featured Hawkesbury Valley Activities
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Leisurely Long Sunday Lunch in a Horse Drawn Carriage(EX2227) (Food & Beverage Tasting) Relax and take in the charming atmosphere of yesteryear as you stroll through historical Windsor Town at an old world pace, sharing memorable time with family and friends.
Drawn by three majestic ...
A la Carte Dinner in a Horse Drawn Carriage(EX2229) (Romantic Dining Experience) Enjoy a three course dinner in a horse drawn carriage and experience the atmosphere of historical Windsor by night as your on-board Host provides light commentary of days gone by.
Enjoy gourmet cui...
Harley Ride to the Hawkesbury Valley(EX2359) (Motorcycle) What better way to enjoy the scenery of the countryside then on the back of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Feel the wind in your hair and the roar of the engine as this tour takes you through the magni...
Purchase this DVD that captures the sweeping contrasts of New South Wales. Includes footage of the Great Dividing Range to Bathurst, Goulburn and Albury, through the rich grazing lands.
Marvel at Dubbo's Western Plain Zoo and discover the rare opal at Lightning Ridge. Explore the Ghost Towns and outback city of Broken Hill and admire the splendour of the Menindee Lakes in the Kinchega National Park.
Investigate the Minnamurra Rainforest and enjoy the waterfalls of the Illawarra Plateau. Explore the snowfields of the Snowy Mountains, Mt Kosciusko and traverse the Murray River from the Alpine headwaters to Lake Hume. Moving on to the Southern Coast of New South Wales and the panoramic vistas's of Jervis Bay, the famous Blow Hole at Kiama and north to Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.
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