Explore the nearby cattai national park and campground, and yellomundee regional park. The hawkesbury river also hawkesburynepean river, is a semimature tide dominated drowned valley estuary located to the west and north of sydney, new south wales, australia. In the beautiful hawkesbury explore historic towns, discover a world heritage convict road, taste delicious fresh produce and cruise the splendid hawkesbury river. The hawkesbury river flows 470 kilometres from south of goulburn near lake bathurst to broken bay, draining 21,400 square kilometres, or 2. Jan 05, 2020 dangar island is a charming, traffic free, natural hideaway on the hawkesbury river, rich in european and indigenous history. You hire kayaks from hawkesbury kayaks at wisemans ferry. At the heart of the hawkesbury is windsor, a historic riverside town 50 minutes drive northwest of the sydney harbour bridge and an hour by train from central station. These tworivers together capture much of the water for the city of sydney andthe. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. To find the map for the shortest distance from hawkesbury river to sydney, please enter the source and destination and then select the shortest option in the mode dropdown. As mentioned earlier, this region has a number of ferry services that transport commuters to various neighbouring suburbs and regions.
Lower hawkesburynepean river nutrient management strategy. To find the return map from penrith to hawkesbury river, begin with entering start and end locations in calculator control and click on show return map. Greater sydney draft district plan map atlas you can view these supporting components, as well as our vision towards our greater sydney 2056. Nsw maritime boating maps download oziexplorer home. In 1789 two expeditions explored the hawkesbury to the northwest of sydney and the. There are diverse opportunities for sport and recreation, entertainment, going out and engaging with the community both on and off campus. Boating maps are available for purchase for a nominal fee. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Hawkesbury river tourism promotions and information, sydney, highlighting tourism oriented buisnesses on the hawkesbury river waterways. More stunning than sydney harbour and definitely less busy, the hawkesbury river offers a little bit of everything if youre prepared to travel. Map of hawkesbury upper reaches nets closed waters pdf, 208.
Hawkesbury river, river rising in the great dividing range north of lake george, new south wales, australia, and flowing 293 miles 472 km north and east to the tasman sea at broken bay. A plan for growing sydney 2014 identifies the region as an area of significant urban growth, with a. Along the hawkesbury river floodplain are a number of small areas of perennially high water table. Due to its proximity to sydney and the central coast, a considerable proportion of waterway users are visitors. There are 5 ways to get from sydney to hawkesbury river station by train, night bus, taxi, car or towncar. Windsor gateway to the hawkesbury featuring beautifully preserved. Transport for nsw hawkesbury river, pittwater and brisbane. When i was offered a spot on a houseboat on the hawkesbury river for a few days i felt a bit like how it must feel like winning the lottery. Sydney regional environmental plan no 20 hawkesbury nepeanriver no 21997 clause 6 general planning considerations, specific planning policies and recommended strategies part 2 strategies. These maps also show greater sydneys population now. Set in the ku ring gai national park, brooklyn village is just 45min. The hawkesburynepean river systemthe hawkesbury river is formed by the.
A great base for exploring the hawkesbury, windsor and richmond offer boutique shopping, cafes, galleries and museums. Do you want a map that gives you the probable stopping points and halfway point of your journey. The 10 best hawkesbury river hotels where to stay in. Hawkesbury river station is located on the southern bank of hawkesbury river in brooklyn, a suburb in the hornsby shire local government area lga of new south wales. Map of hawkesbury river compilation bathymetric and topographic. Information on boating licences, fishing permits, boating maps, news and waterways management.
Seamless bathymetry and topography datasets for new south. The geographical names board of new south wales has accepted that brooklyn was so named because the union bridge company of new york, built both the new york brooklyn bridge and the first railway bridge across the hawkesbury river. Nov 02, 2017 the hawkesbury river was magic and around every corner and bay was something new to discover, a beautiful and untouched water wonderland. The map atlas includes each of greater sydneys six districts in terms of their suburbs, centres and opportunities to connect open space areas through the sydney green grid. Before making a submission, please read our privacy statement at. Hawkesbury river tourism promotion group information on cruises accommodation tours cruises charter cruises boating tourist information. Memorable ways to enjoy the beautiful hawkesbury river include houseboat holidays, river cruises, kayaking and picnics as well as fishing and boating.
The whole of the tidal waters of hawkesbury river and its tributaries, from the road bridge at windsor upstream to the yarramundi bridge crossing near agnes banks. The university occupies an historic 40 hectare holding of prime agricultural land on the hawkesbury river including 1 kilometre of river frontage gazetted in 1799. Boating maps maps using waterways maritime roads and. The windsor mobility map an access guide to windsor central business district shows the location and accessibility of major community facilities and services in the windsor cbd. The hawkesbury river also hawkesburynepean river, is a semimature tide dominated drowned valley estuary located to the west and north of sydney, new. Whether its drifting along the sand for flathead at patonga, wakeboarding and skiing at wisemans ferry, anchoring up for the cool autumn nights in americas bay or enjoying a. Houseboating for dummies on the hawkesbury river home sydney weekend escapes romantic. Dangar island is a charming, traffic free, natural hideaway on the hawkesbury river, rich in european and indigenous history.
Enjoy great outdoor adventures too, from bushwalking, horseriding and mountain biking to fishing, kayaking and waterskiing. Get directions, maps, and traffic for hawkesbury, on. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Climate change in the hawkesbury nepean catchment pdf. Fishing the best spots in pittwater hawkesbury and your. Hawkesbury maps interactive map providing region overview. Coastal areas 14 maps of 7 regions covering the nsw coast. Hawkesbury river railway station is a heritagelisted railway station located on the main north and central coastnewcastle lines in brooklyn in the hornsby shire local government area of new south wales, australia. Take a day trip from sydney to the spectacular blue mountains, leaving the navigation and transportation to someone else. Map of hawkesbury upper reaches nets closed waters pdf.
Sydney airport syd to hawkesbury river station 7 ways. Hawkesbury river boating maps sydney hills australia. Houseboating for dummies on the hawkesbury river sydney. Several dams on the river and its tributaries help supply.
The hawkesbury river and its associated main tributary, the nepean river, almost encircles the metropolitan region of sydney. Hawkesbury city is named after the hawkesbury river. Hawkesbury river station upgrade transport for nsw. Wisemans ferry magnificent hawkesbury vistas, convict trails and water activities ebenezer on the banks of the rivers, home to australias oldest church pitt town small historical village established in 1814. Discover dangar island on the hawkesbury river best.
The nsw government is improving accessibility at hawkesbury river station. To buy a map, contact your local registry or service centre, or order boating maps online. Hawkesbury riverfarm a place for collaborative learning. Greater sydney draft district plan map atlas you can view these supporting components, as well as. The hawkesburynepean valley floodplain is located in western sydney with preliminary estimates indicating that more than 70,000 people are currently living in areas prone to flooding from the hawkesburynepean river.
The hawkesbury river station precinct includes the station, associated buildings, footbridge, pedestrian linkages to the adjacent streets, bus stops and car parking facilities. As a student at western sydney university, you become part of a dynamic, thriving and culturally rich community. An annotated map appeared in watkin tenchs diary of 1793. This upgrade will be delivered as part of the transport access program, an initiative to provide a better experience for public transport customers by delivering modern, safe and accessible infrastructure. Rome2rio has found 7 ways to get from sydney airport syd to hawkesbury river station by train, bus, taxi, car and shuttle. Discover dangar island on the hawkesbury river best sydney. Hawkesbury river tourism promotion group information on. Sydney regional environmental plan no 20hawkesbury. All tastes were catered for, young and old alike, from swimming, fishing, snorkeling, bush walking, water sports, to simply just sitting on our top deck and soaking in the sun and beauty of our surrounds. The hawkesbury river is an extremely popular and diverse waterway in terms of its usage.
Canoeists should wear a pdf personal flotation device, andconsider. In the lower reaches of the river, recreational activities include power boating, pittwater. The hawkesbury nepean is the longest coastal catchment in nsw. The dataset for sydney harbour is available in esri ascii raster format. Hawkesbury river nsw brooklyn nsw, new south wales 2083 australia. Elevated nutrient levels and reduced river flows are the two. From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of hawkesbury river. Sydney regional environmental plan no 20hawkesburynepean. Hunter inland 8 maps of 4 inland lakes and rivers of. Hawkesbury river new south wales 2020 all you need to. Facilities such as accessible parking spaces, public toilets, lifts, drop off points and ramps are identified on the map.
One of the greatest retreats away from it all, but still close enough to sydney that it wont take days to get there. Disclaimeri this map is not intended to be used for navigational. Sydney 57km parramatta 32km penrith 22km gosford 90km katoomba. Originally named green hills, governor lachlan macquarie renamed the town in 1810 after riverside windsor in england. Sydney regional environmental plan no 20hawkesburynepeanriver no 21997 clause 6 general planning considerations, specific planning policies and recommended strategies part 2 strategies.
To find the map for the shortest distance from hawkesbury river to ryde nsw, please enter the source and destination and then select the shortest option in the mode dropdown. They are a vital tool for negotiating nsw waterways and include handy hints for safe boating. Hhh 0 2 4 6 8 10 kilometres n central coast region map index to adjoining cartoscope maps hawkesbury region map tourist drive sealed surface, unsealed freewaytollway, highway, major road with km distance. The demands on the hawkesburynepean river to supply water to sydney and its farmlands, and the pressures from landuse change for urban development, mean there are significant stresses on the lower hawkesburynepean river, downstream of sydneys major dams. Hawkesbury is a 120kmlong river that originates from the confluence of the river nepean and the river grose, near penrith. Youll find all these wonderful activities and much more in the hawkesbury, as the river meanders past historic towns and magnificent national parks. To estimate the travel cost, find the trip cost from hawkesbury river to sydney. Sydney to hawkesbury river station 5 ways to travel via. Hawkesbury river is situated 8 km southeast of hawkesbury river. We started out at colo river in richmond and travelled to the brooklyn, near to hawkesbury river bridge. The hawkesbury river and its associated main tributary, the nepean river, almost encircles the metropolitan region of sydney the hawkesbury river has its origin at the confluence of the nepean river and the grose. Catch a ferry from the brooklyn marina and discover the natural beauty of this very unique and remote island. Sydney vignerons geology of the sydney basin hawkesbury. It drains an area of about 8,390 square miles 21,730 square km.
Plenty of spots to stop for a picnic on the side river. Berowra waters road, sydney, new south wales 2081 australia. Windsor mobility map an access guide to windsor cbd. Hawkesbury river, brisbane waters, bouddi and pittwater.
To estimate the travel cost, find the trip cost from hawkesbury river to ryde nsw. This page shows the location of hawkesbury river, new south wales, australia on a detailed satellite map. Hawkesbury river tourism promotion group information on cruises accommodation tours cruises charter cruises boating tourist information hawkesbury river sydney. Kayak tours depart from various locations, including windsor and cattai national park for thrill seekers, the hawkesbury is a popular waterway for a range of thrilling water sports. Or join a guided kayak tour with southern cross kayaking. We recommend taking the train from central station to hawkesbury river station, which takes around 1h 56m. The maps are printed on special waterproof paper and can be viewed below before purchasing. River that rises in the southern highlands of new south wales and curls round greater sydney, becoming the hawkesbury river near yarramundi. Brooklyn is an ideal departure point to explore the hawkesbury rivers waterways, where you can take a tour or hire a boat and explore islands, discover wondabynes sandstone sculptural. The following is an text extract from the sydney region north west sector regional environment study outlining the geological aspects of the sydney basin. The 10 best things to do near hawkesbury river, new south wales. Cruise the river on the historic paddlewheeler, or head out to hawkesbury equestrian centre for horse riding. We are shown a map showing the parts of the river that are.
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