Gateway to the hawkesbury featuring beautifully preserved historic buildings. The first riverboat postman started the run in 1910, and the tradition continues today with hawkesbury cruises, the current custodian of this fabulousday trip. Brisbane water history and heritage cruise 22nd september 2019, 11th october 2019, 14th november 2019, 24th november 2019, 5th december 2019. Home to australiana pioneer village, a glimpse of our colonial heritage. As such there are many historic buildings and heritage trails listed with the. Explore hawkesbury river holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Do a wine tour and try australian wine while visiting local australian wineries. Awarded historian peter rea will present 2 separate tours during nsw. Contemplate scenic waterways, rugged cliffs, trees, and wildlife.
Together with the interesting tour, youll be served fresh food. Hidden hawkesbury historical cruise fantasea cruising. Visit world recognised australian artists and gallerys. They offer a wide range of heritage tours through rural farmlands, including visits to historic buildings, wineries, agricultural and artist sites while enjoying picturesque views of the blue mountains and the hawkesbury river. A must do tour for everyone as we are taught so little about our history. Good commentary and history of the local waterways. Join us for a family gettogether, a romantic date or a fun catch up with friends, as you take in the city click here to book my cruise book my cruise. We specialise in seniors travel and offer a wide variety of itineraries to suit all levels of mobility. Area history tours history tours history ferry tours.
Surrounded by wilderness this tiny village makes an idyllic destination. The bridge enabled trains for the first time to travel some 2,880 kilometres from australias top to bottom albeit with two breaks of gauge on the victorian and queensland borders. Check out the best tours and activities to experience hawkesbury river. Awarded historian peter rea will present 2 separate tours during nsw heritage festival. The hawkesbury river is a real gem and is an important part of the indigenous and colonial history of australia. If you book with viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of. History ferry tours of broken bayhawkesbury river and brisbane water gosford. Tours for probus, seniors groups, schools, historical and genealogical societies are welcome, as are specialty tours for those who are keen to visit historic cemeteries and outoftheway sites.
Hawkesbury valley heritage tours sydney, australia. River tours are a big hit with visitors with several options along the river from brooklyn to windor. Hawkesbury river travel new south wales, australia lonely planet. Travel around the historic hawkesbury visit places of australian history in the historic hot spots tour. Our skippers are locals who have lived in the area their whole lives be entertained by the stories of the river whilst cruising in comfort up this spectacular waterway.
Magnificent hawkesbury vistas, convict trails and water activities. Visit the local growers, sample and pick local produce on a farm gate tour. Hawkesbury sightseeing tours tours of the historic hawkesbury. Book on 02 9456 1011 and let them know youre coming by ferry. The first hawkesbury river railway bridge was constructed by the union bridge company of brooklyn, new york and opened with the first train crossing in may 1889. Book an upcoming tour the cockatoo runsunday 24 may 2020sunday 28. This drive commences in kurrajong village, travels along comleroy road, then east kurrajong road, crosses the hawkesbury river at sackville ferry and then proceeds on to the lower portland ferry. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator.
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