Located in the north-west of Sydney, the town of Windsor sits by the Hawkesbury River, is the third oldest colonial settlement in Australia, and is home to many little surprises. Lime and Coconut Cafe We began our trip to the…
Situated at the north of the Hills District, Wisemans Ferry is a small but beautiful town that sits along the Hawkesbury River, surrounded by vibrant tree covered mountains- the perfect place for a healing getaway day trip. Hawkins Lookout I…
Explore an Australia gone past in Castle Hill The Museums Discovery Centre stores articles from three different museums: The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, the Australian Museum, and the Sydney Living Museums. Visitors can explore items that come from…
Overview Hidden from the busy highway and suburbs is this amazing natural getaway that has everything from lovely picnic and bbq areas to trails and challenging high-rope courses. The Cumberland State Forest is located in West Pennant Hills, wedged in…
Rouse yourself and come down to the Sydney Boutique Markets at Rouse Hill. Rouse Hill is a friendly suburb that caters to a wide range of communities and families: perhaps the most noticeable asset being Rouse Hill Town Centre. The…
Put your feet up and chill at the UPmarket. While Castle Hill is generally known by outsiders for their shopping centre, Castle Towers, and their cafes scattered throughout, a lesser known gem may be the Hills District Pony Club which…
Explore the gardens of the world all within one park. After a beautiful drive through Dural and Galston, I arrived at Fagan Park. Feeling slightly overwhelmed at the prospect of exploring 55 hectares, I drove in, paid the $6 all…
Fred Caterson Reserve known as FredCat to locals is 58 hectares of outdoor recreational goodness in the heart of Castle Hill. The reserve is under the care, control and management of Baulkham Hills Shire Council with various committees assisting with…
Step back in time and experience days of old with your family. My friend and I arrived for the House and Farm Fair just as the gates opened and we were surprised at how much interest it had gathered –…
Lake Parramatta Reserve is a man-made reservoir and a recreational area located just north of Parramatta. It is 73 hectares of natural reserve within city life. This secret haven which surprisingly is not well known to locals is full of many recreational facilities for families…