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Brooklyn
Hawkesbury
River
Set in the Ku Ring Gai National Park, Brooklyn Village is
just 45min. drive through Sydney's leafy northern suburbs and is the
gateway to the lower Hawkesbury River and Broken Bay. Brooklyn is an
ideal departure point to explore the Hawkesbury River's waterways, where you can
take a tour or hire a boat and explore Islands, discover Wondabyne's
Sandstone Sculptural Park, swim in secluded sandy beaches or fish for
your favorite seafood.
General Information
State New South Wales
Region Sydney and Surrounds
Town/City Sydney Metropolitan Area
Nearest Train Station Hawkesbury River
Summer Temperatures 18 C ( 65 F ) min.......36 C ( 95 F )
max. (Warm)
Winter Temperatures 10 C ( 55 F ) min.......22 C ( 70 F )
max. (Mild)
Facilities Marinas, Restaurants, Accommodation, Tours,
Cruises, Shopping, National Parks
Dining Many cafes and restaurants available some specializing
in local seafood.
Accommodation Waterfront
Holiday Houses and Houseboats are available through the
Hawkesbury River Tourist Accommodation Centre Ph; 02 99857064 or
email on hawkesburyriver@ozemail.com.au
& Hawkesbury River Bookings Mob; 0401 30 88 88 or email info@HawkesburyRiver.com
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Tours Day tours are available through Hawkesbury
Expeditions email tony@hawkesburyriver.org.au
Dangar Island Ferry Service, MV Emily
Melvy,
Boat Hire Various boat hire companies have their offices in Brooklyn.
Vessels can
range from House Boats & cruisers and day hire boats.
Tourism Features Set in the Hawkesbury Sandstone National Parks, this
region is a haven for
Bushwalking, Cruising, Naturalists and Water Sports enthusiasts.
An Australian Federation project for the Arts, the Sandstone
Sculptural display of glass photo images of our
Federation displayed in McKell Park Brooklyn is a must.
Renowned as one of Australia's most scenic railway journeys, the trip on
Sydney's northern railway line to the Hawkesbury
River Railway Station,
Brooklyn takes 55min. with frequent daily services.
Seaplanes are available from Sydney for transport or tour combinations.
Hawkesbury River Tourist Information Centre
5 Bridge Street
Brooklyn 2083
Ph:
02 99857064 Fax: 02 99857330.
Email: hawkesburyriver@ozemail.com.au
Open 7 Days.
Wisemans
Ferry, St Albans & Spencer
Hawkesbury River
Set in the Dharug National Park, Wisemans Ferry is just
1hours drive through Sydney's leafy north western suburbs and is the
gateway to the River Towns including St Albans and Spencer. An
ideal holiday spot to explore the upper Hawkesbury River where you can stay in
accommodation ranging from Bed and Breakfast and Caravan Water-ski Parks to
Resorts on the waters edge. Boat hires are also available but visiting
the craft shops and cafes are a must.
General Information
State New South Wales
Region Sydney and Surrounds
Summer Temperatures 18 C ( 65 F ) min.......36 C ( 95 F )
max. (Warm)
Winter Temperatures 5 C ( 38 F ) min.......20 C ( 68 F )
max. (Mild)
Facilities Marinas, Restaurants, Accommodation, Tours,
Cruises, Shopping,
National Parks.
Dining Many cafes and restaurants available some
specialising in local seafood.
Accommodation ranges from caravan parks to bed &
breakfast and resort facilities.
Tourism Features Set in the Hawkesbury Sandstone National
Parks this region is a haven for
Bushwalking, Cruising, Naturalists and Water Sports enthusiasts.
The colonial buildings in these river towns date back to the
early days of European settlement preserving
the charm of the era.
Hawkesbury River Tourist Information Centre
5 Bridge Street
Brooklyn 2083
Ph:
02 99857064 Fax: 02 99857330.
Email: hawkesburyriver@ozemail.com.au
Open 7 Days.
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