Hawkesbury River
New South Wales · Australia
Optional: Hawkesbury River Oystershed (Wed - Sun) and Broken Bay Pearl Farm (Tues - Sun). The oystershed is a place to indulge your senses in a gourmet adventure like no other, where farm-to-table delights await at every turn. Savor the exquisite flavors of gourmet produce, including delectable fresh oysters and succulent local seafood, showcasing the finest offerings of the region. After you embark on this culinary journey, be sure to visit NSW's only pearl farm right next door. Broken Bay Pearls produces pearls of unparalleled quality are meticulously crafted. (Drive time to get there: 15 mins)
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hawkesbury River
The Hawkesbury River is one of Australia's most iconic and historically significant waterways. Flowing from the feet of the Blue Mountains near Penrith, it winds its way 120 kilometers eastward to the open waters of Broken Bay. …
Listen in the app2Hawkins Lookout — The Grand Panorama
Perched high above the river, Hawkins Lookout offers one of the most spectacular vistas of the Hawkesbury system. From this vantage point, you can see the river winding through the valley like a silver ribbon. …
Listen in the app3Wisemans Ferry — The Moving Road
Descending from the heights, we arrive at the historic town center of Wisemans Ferry. Here, the road literally moves. …
Listen in the app4The Settlers Arms — St Albans and the McDonald Valley
Following the river inland, we reach the quaint and historic township of St Albans, nestled in the McDonald Valley. The centerpiece of this town is the Settlers Arms, a beautiful stone hotel built in 1836. …
Listen in the app5The Convict Trail — Dharug National Park
Within the Dharug National Park, we find one of the most remarkable engineering feats of the colonial era: the Great North Road, often referred to as the Convict Trail. Built between 1826 and 1836, this road was carved out of the…
Listen in the app6Kuringgai Chase — The Sacred Waters
As we head toward the mouth of the river system, we enter the Kuringgai Chase National Park, a place of profound spiritual and cultural significance. This area contains an incredible concentration of Aboriginal sites, including…
Listen in the app7Mooney Mooney — The Modern Span
No overview of the Hawkesbury would be complete without mentioning the iconic bridges of Mooney Mooney. These massive concrete structures carry the M1 Pacific Motorway across the deep valley, representing a pinnacle of modern…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey along the Hawkesbury River has been a traverse through time and landscape. We have seen how this mighty river has carved its way through the sandstone of the Sydney basin, creating a sanctuary for both nature and…
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What is Hawkesbury River?
Hawkesbury River is a place in New South Wales · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New South Wales · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -33.4767, 151.1539 |
| Last updated |