3 day 2 night Hawkesbury River Adventure

3 day 2 night Hawkesbury River Adventure

Explore the best of the Hawkesbury River in this ultimate getaway. The towering cliffs, rugged bush, pristine beaches and untamed wilderness have captivated the imaginations of humans since the dreamtime. Our unique accommodation / tour packages give you the chance to soak it in. All just 45 minutes from Sydney.

Stay in a selection of beautiful boat houses, and eat at some iconic waterfront restaurants. Or camp under the stars and enjoy our catering package in the wild.

We take you from Berowra creek to Pittwater, past Marramarra, down the Hawkesbury, into Cowan Creek, and out through Broken Bay to the Pacific Ocean. See shipwrecks and waterfalls, indigenous heritage and settler history, forgotten islands and secret pools.

With tow days of tours included, you can try kayaking, hiking, cruising, beaching, wildlife watching, wake boarding, snorkelling, and more. Or of course, just relax and watch the world go by.

Let us tailor a package to your taste.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hawkesbury River Kayak Tour

Stop At: Hawkesbury River NSW Brooklyn NSW, New South Wales 2083 Australia
Our tour takes place on the Mighty Hawkesbury. Explore shipwrecks and waterfalls, ancient islands with forgotten cemeteries. Swim in a secret pool, and hike to a breathtaking lookout. Admire the fascinating settlements of Milsons Passage and Bar Point.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: HMAS Parramatta, Hawkesbury River, n/a, Bar Point NSW 2083, Australia
Hear the story of how this mysterious wreck came to be on the shores of the river
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bar Island Historic Site, Berowra Creek Hawkesbury River, Berowra Waters, Hornsby, New South Wales Australia
Sitting at the meeting of the three great waterways: Marramarra, Berowra, and the Hawkesbury, Bar Island has always been a significant place for the inhabitants of the River. Ancient indigenous gathered there and left substantial middens, the European settles left ruins of an old church and cemetery.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Popran National Park, Ironbark Road, Mangrove Mountain, New South Wales 2250 Australia
Paddle beneath the stunning cliffs, and clamber up to the base of a waterfall if you choose
Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Milson Island Sport and Recreation Centre, PMB 11, Milsons Passage NSW 2083, Australia
Hear the history of this remarkable island - how it went from a drunk tank, to an insane asylum, to now a sport and recreation centre

Stop At: Muogamarra Nature Reserve, Old Pacific Highway, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
An optional hike to the top of the cliffs behind Milsons Passage for an incredible view of the meeting of the three great waterways - The Hawkesbury River, Berowra, and Marramarra Creek. Take the short hike up the path, or the longer hike up the spur through the bush. The views are astonishing.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch: We provide wraps for adventurers to eat on the go, or you choose to buy a special meal at the iconic Peats Bite
• Dinner: We are happy to cook dinner, or provide the ingredients, or let you take care of the whole thing
Accommodation included: We have two packages available: Spend the night in a waterfront boathouse, or camp under the stars.

Day 2: Explore Cowan Creek

Stop At: Dangar Island, Hawkesbury River, Brooklyn, Hornsby, New South Wales Australia
Cruise the shore and admire the houses, or stop in for a coffee at the cafe or a schooner at the pub, and have a walk around this unique river community
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Eleanor Bluffs, Brooklyn NSW 2083, Australia
Find a beach to pull into if the weather is right and the group is willing.
Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Rhino Beach, Patonga NSW 2256, Australia
Do a drive-by of this elusive tidal bay

Stop At: Juno Point, Pacific Trail, Patonga NSW 2256, Australia
Guests have the option to hike the Pacific Trail from Little Wobby to Broken Bay, otherwise we will just cruise around by boat
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Warrah Lookout, Tony Doyle Track, Patonga, New South Wales 2256 Australia
Guests have the option for a fun 90 minute hike up through the bush from Patonga to Warrah Trig, for some incredible views up the river, over the harbour, and out to the ocean.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: America Bay, West Head Road off McCarrs Creek Road, Ku-ring-gai, New South Wales Australia
Cruise in to admire the waterfall and beach at Refuge Bay. Try and climb to the top if you're feeling intrepid.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jerusalem Bay Walking Track, Cowan, Hornsby, New South Wales 2081 Australia
We cross paths with the track near the jump rock. There is the opportunity to take the plunge! (Note - we don't actually walk the track, unless of course you want to and don't mind getting your feet wet).
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Flint & Steel Beach, Ku-ring-ai Chase National Park, Ku-ring-gai, New South Wales 2083 Australia
Pull in to admire the cove, with the opportunity to hop out for a short and steep bushwalk up the track for some incredible views from the cliff over the river.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales Australia
Explore Australia's second oldest National Park from the water, where it remains completely unspoilt
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: We can provide breakfast at your lodgings, or you can choose to buy your own from one of the cafes on the water
• Lunch: We can provide wraps, however there are several waterfront restaurants where guests can choose to buy lunch if they like
• Dinner: We can provide dinner, or recommend some amazing waterfront restaurants for something special
Accommodation included: We have two packages available: Spend the night in a waterfront boathouse, or camp under the stars.

Day 3: Relax and Depart

Stop At: Deerubbun Boat Ramp, Mooney Mooney NSW 2083, Australia
A famous stop on the way in or out of Sydney
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast provided, unless guests choose to bring their own
No accommodation included on this day.