Hawkesbury Gateway

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Boasting a wide variety of national parks and bushland areas the Hawkesbury Gateway offers a large range of bush walking trails and water activities. The Hawkesbury River meanders through picturesque Wiseman's Ferry before turning eastward to meet the ocean at Broken Bay, at the mouth of Pittwater.

Join a tour and discover the river via a kayak from beautiful Berowra Waters or try waterskiing at Wiseman's Ferry or hire a runabout from Brooklyn to further explore the many hidden waterways of this historical river. Houseboat hire is also available from Brooklyn.

A ferry ride to Dangar Island with its spectacular views of the river is also a must. The historic towns of Galston and Dural offer a myriad of nurseries, fruit orchards, hobby farms and country crafts. In the warmer months, road stalls offer a variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers sold direct from the grower.

Antique and craft shops nestle amongst boutique galleries where you can chat with the artist at work in the historically rich hamlets of Galston and Dural. Please your greenthumbs further in The Hills district, which is considered to be the Bonsai capital of Australia. And while its the site of the country's first rebellion in 1804, nowadays it is a cosmopolitan centre with a smorgasbord of quality restaurants and cafes to be enjoyed.

Spend days exploring the Hawkesbury Gateway from your own luxury houseboat or hide-away in a B&B and you're sure to return home with your energies replenished.