Family Fun Attractions Attractions Hawkesbury Heights - Gold Coast QLD

FAMILY FUN ATTRACTIONS HAWKESBURY HEIGHTS

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Penrith Whitewater Stadium

McCarthy's Lane, Cranebrook NSW 2749

We invite you to experience the excitement of 21st century rafting at its best on our purpose built whitewater course.
All fun takes place under the friendly guidance of our highly trained river guides. We offer 2 different types of trips… guided and self-guided. Penrith Whitewater is the ultimate venue for whitewater paddling!
 

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Centro Lennox

Cnr Great Western Highway & Pyramid Street, Emu Plains NSW 2750

Centro Lennox is situated in Emu Plains, one of the oldest districts in the Penrith local government area. The centre is well established and offers the local community a predominantly food based retail selection. Centro Lennox services a main trade area population of approximately 33,800 residents.

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Loviz Arts Gallery

281 Great Western Highway, Warrimoo NSW 2774
Tanya Loviz is renowned for her cheeky girls in wine glasses and musical themed artworks. She is an internationally recognised self-taught artist with more than 20 years experience, 50 solo shows and a staggering collection of over 1,500 paintings and poetry to match. When visiting, there is a good chance you will meet Tanya in person and even see her creating her beautiful paintings. You may also be lucky enough to see her extensive collection of crystals that she applies to her paintings to give them that real three dimensional effect. Tanya also holds regular events, where you can actually live the art in unusual, but fun and interesting ways, potentially becoming a muse for one of her future paintings, being immortalised in her own funtabulous way.
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Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre

11 Plateau Road, Springwood NSW 2777
The Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre has an indoor 25 metre swimming pool, a leisure pool and a children's pool with a whirlpool and water slide that operates daily at set times. The centre also contains a fully equipped fitness centre, sauna, spa and steam room and full-catered cafeteria. Blue Mountains residents and visitors are fortunate to have five high standard swim and leisure centres spread throughout the Blue Mountains including Glenbrook, Lawson, Katoomba and Blackheath Pool. All of the pools have school holiday fun programs with large inflatable obstacle course at all the centres plus a waterslide operating at certain times at Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Centres are open daily and run intensive Learn to Swim programs. Call each centre to confirm session days and times and to check which special programs are running.
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New Age Markets

234 Macquarie Road, Springwood NSW 2777
New Age Markets - known locally as the hippie-shop - is now two shops. Check out the original 'New Age Markets' store and the funky new dedicated clothing shop, right next door. Even more than before, it's a unique shopping experience and a must-see destination for visitors to the Blue Mountains. They offer Australia's widest range of new age clothing, gift ware and homewares, as well as a vast array of jewellery, crystals, candles, incense and oils. Experienced tarot and psychic readers are available for personal consultations. They also offer expert advice on crystal healing. Find them in the lower Blue Mountains, a short drive from the Great Western Highway - directly opposite Springwood train station. Free giftwrapping is available for all in-store purchases. Many of the products can also be found on their online shop.
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Bakehouse on Wentworth Springwood

226 Macquarie Road, Springwood NSW 2777
Bakehouse on Wentworth is an organic sourdough bakery and cafe. The dream became reality in 2002, when a passionate baker, dedicated to his craft opened for business in Blackheath. Shelves stocked with a display of hand moulded sourdough loaves and the scent of freshly baked bread filling the streets, enticed the senses of passers by. Sweet, tempting cakes, irresistible treats and mouth watering gourmet pies were created to complete the bakeries range. The journey has continued and the dream has expanded to four retail outlets.
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Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum

17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights NSW 2777
Explore the oldest roundhouse in NSW and enjoy the sights, sounds (and smells) of railway travel over the last 100 years! Enjoy unlimited 20 minute rides on our 1890s Sydney Steam Tramcar and view model railway layouts including a five metre long HO scale model of the Depot as it was in the 1950s. Climb aboard steam engines, carriages and wagons from many eras of trains across the mountains. See the remarkable "Caves Express" and the "Ice Van", carefully restored to their former glory! View exhibits of rail artefacts and paintings, local history and photographic display plus a large collection of books, videos and souvenir items. Kids can do the quiz and check answers on the website. The museum is normally open the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Barbecue facilities are available or relax with a cup of tea or coffee and cake in the tea rooms.
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Enniskillen Orchard

753 Grose Vale Road, Grose Vale NSW 2753
Enniskillen Orchard is situated in the picturesque Grose Valley, just over an hour from the Sydney city centre and a simple ten minute deviation from Bells Line of Road. It offers visitors to the Hawkesbury District a unique and unforgettable rural experience. As founding members of Hawkesbury Harvest, John and Trish Maguire are committed to retaining the rural business and way of life by encouraging visitors to take part in and savour Enniskillen Orchard’s offering. A perfect destination for tour groups, a family day trip or to pop in for a cappuccino and your fruit and veggies, Enniskillen Orchard caters to all guests. Bring a picnic and cook your own barbecue or purchase some light refreshments from the café. Alternatively, sample local fruits before you purchase, tour the herb garden or simply take in the view.
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The Glass Gallery - BS Glass Art

32 Mackellar Circle, Springwood NSW 2777
The Glass Gallery in Springwood in the Lower Blue Mountains is a beautiful space showcasing glass art by artist Barbara Stephenson. Barbara specialises in fused and slumped glass art and fused glass jewellery. She has been working with glass for over 20 years firstly making leadlight panels and stained glass objects before moving into the world of kiln formed glass in 2002. The Glass Gallery holds an ever changing selection of Barbara's unique works. Every piece is made by a true lover of glass and exhibits that passion.
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Hawkesbury lookout

Hawkesbury Road, Hawkesbury Heights NSW 2777
Stop to stretch your legs at Hawkesbury lookout. You'll find it conveniently located on Hawkesbury Road at Hawkesbury Heights - one of the Blue Mountains' smallest towns. This grassy lookout is bordered by tall trees and is an excellent spot to pull over on your drive from the Hawkesbury to the Blue Mountains. Relax on one of the seats ... Visit website for more info
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Trees Adventure Grose River Park

200 Springwood Road, Yarramundi NSW 2753
The Trees Adventure Grose River Park is the ultimate Treetop experience in the New South Wales. It features exciting and challenging courses that become increasingly difficult as you climb higher into the canopy, which means that you can find the right level to suit you between two metres to more than 20 metres for the thrill seekers. You will be swinging, leaping, climbing and flying through the forest, during two hours. This will suit all the family from four year old to 75 years and over with 10 courses and 110 challenges (19 flying foxes - the longest more than 100 metres) which makes Grose River Park the biggest park ever built in Australia. Going from one tree to the next you will hear the sound of the Bell Birds, watch the Sea Eagle family soar overhead while the Kookaburras laugh whilst you have fun in the trees.
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Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre

89-151 Old Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh NSW 2749
Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural Centre tells the story of the Darug people, the traditional owners of the area. Muru Mittigar has an Aboriginal Cultural Museum showing Aboriginal history; Retail Art Centre featuring fine arts and crafts by Aboriginal artists; Nature walks with native plants traditionally used by Aboriginal people for medicinal, food or material resources. Visitors learn about local tribal areas, the diversity of Aboriginal culture and the local Darug tribe. The cultural centre offers the opportunity to view Aboriginal art and many traditional artefacts, including observing in-house artists painting, making didgeridoos and weapons. For groups of 20 or more, dance performances, painting workshops and bush-tucker meal tastings with traditional foods are available but must be pre-booked.
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Arms of Australia Inn Museum

Great Western Highway, Corner of Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains NSW 2750
The Nepean District Historical Society currently operates from the old Arms of Australia Inn which has been equipped as a museum of local history for the Nepean District. The museum contains thousands of photos and artefacts that were either used or manufactured in the local area and these are on display for people to see. Along with glass displays there are also a number of hands on interactive displays, including old gramophones, a pedal powered organ, old sewing machines, old adding machines, a 1920s telephone switchboard and hand cranked telephones. As well, there is agricultural equipment including the old grindstone and hand washing mangles, wood stoves, pre-electric refrigerators and blacksmiths forges and equipment. They can provide morning or afternoon teas, as well as full Devonshire teas for an additional cost if you so desire. Lantern Tours of the museum are available by appointment.
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Penrith Regional Gallery and The Lewers Bequest

86 River Road, Emu Plains NSW 2750
Penrith Regional Gallery and The Lewers Bequest is set on the western bank of the Nepean River at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Between 1950 and 1978 the gallery site was the family home of artists Margo and Gerald Lewers. Awarded Museum of the Year in 1982, the gallery has grown to become a key part of the cultural landscape of Penrith and Western Sydney. Western Sydney is the fastest growing region of Australia, with a young population from many different cultural backgrounds. The Gallery presents a dynamic mix of exhibitions and other programs, offering the community a significant centre for art and culture. Programs are designed to reflect the cultural aspirations and lifestyles of people in our region. The gallery frequently works in partnership with other organisations, companies and government agencies across Western Sydney, on both exhibitions and special projects.
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Penrith Skatel

120 Russell Street, Emu Plains NSW 2750
Penrith Skatel caters for both rollerskating and rollerblading enthusiasts. They provide general skating, learn to skate classes, artistic lessons, inline hockey, roller derby, birthday parties, group bookings, and school bookings. Check the web site for session times. Great school holiday activity. Hire or bring your own skates. Even scooters and skateboards are welcome on Friday nights only. Fun family discos every Saturday night.

Arms of Australia Inn Museum

Great Western Highway , Emu Plains NSW 2750
The Nepean District Historical Society currently operates from the old Arms of Australia Inn which has been equipped as a museum of local history for the Nepean District. The museum contains thousands of photos and artefacts that were either used or manufactured in the local area and these are on display for people to see. Along with glass displays there are also a number of hands on interactive displays, including old gramophones, a pedal powered organ, old sewing machines, old adding machines, a 1920s telephone switchboard and hand cranked telephones. As well, there is agricultural equipment including the old grindstone and hand washing mangles, wood stoves, pre-electric refrigerators and blacksmiths forges and equipment. They can provide morning or afternoon teas, as well as full Devonshire teas for an additional cost if you so desire. Lantern Tours of the museum are available by appointment. ...

Penrith Whitewater Stadium

McCarthy's Lane, Cranebrook NSW 2749
Penrith Whitewater is located only an hour from Sydney at the foot of the world famous Blue Mountains. Purpose built for the canoe/kayak events during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games; it's the only man-made whitewater river of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. The channel has been designed to recreate the characteristics of a wild river and provides the watercourse for whitewater rafting and kayaking. Guided and self-guided trips are offered. Both are 90-minutes in duration. Guided rafting is an action packed introduction to whitewater rafting. Adventure level is moderate to high. They recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water. Participants must be at least 12 years and have a sense of adventure! The necessary equipment is provided and all fun takes place under the friendly guidance of their trained river guides....
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Trafalgar Bed and Breakfast and Annie's cottage

47 Pine Place, Grose Vale NSW 2753
Situated in the beautiful Hawkesbury Highlands, Trafalgar B and B is ninety minutes from Sydney - perfect for a mini break or a longer stay to explore the region. Trafalgar Bed and Breakfast is a gracious Georgian style home set on ten acres, one of which is purely dedicated to a lush and tranquil garden. Guests enjoy the entire top floor of the building for accommodation. Three generously proportioned and beautifully appointed guest rooms sleep six to seven people in cosy comfort. Trafalgar is suitable for small groups and families and is ideal for pre-wedding preparations and post wedding accommodation. Breakfast is served in the dining room or outside in the garden. Lunch or dinner can be provided by arrangement. In addition, they now have a cottage with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Annies Cottage is fully self-contained, air-conditioned and sits behind the beautiful camellia hedge. ...

Penrith Skatel

120 Russell Street, Emu Plains NSW 2750
Penrith Skatel caters for both rollerskating and rollerblading enthusiasts. They provide general skating, learn to skate classes, artistic lessons, inline hockey, roller derby, birthday parties, group bookings, and school bookings. Check the web site for session times. Great school holiday activity. Hire or bring your own skates. Even scooters and skateboards are welcome on Friday nights only. Fun family discos every Saturday night....
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Action Paintball Games Yarramundi

762 Springwood Road, Yarramundi NSW 2753

Here at Action Paintball Games, we PROMISE to give you the best paintball experience possible. We have the best equipment, facilities, gun upgrades AND the best staff. We have been in the business for over 20 years with an unfaltering passion that separates us from the competition.

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Penrith Whitewater Stadium

McCarthy's Lane, Cranebrook NSW 2749
Penrith Whitewater is located only an hour from Sydney at the foot of the world famous Blue Mountains. Purpose built for the canoe/kayak events during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games; it's the only man-made whitewater river of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. The channel has been designed to recreate the characteristics of a wild river and provides the watercourse for whitewater rafting and kayaking. Guided and self-guided trips are offered. Both are 90-minutes in duration. Guided rafting is an action packed introduction to whitewater rafting. Adventure level is moderate to high. They recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water. Participants must be at least 12 years and have a sense of adventure! The necessary equipment is provided and all fun takes place under the friendly guidance of their trained river guides. ...
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Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre

11 Plateau Road, Springwood NSW 2777
The Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre has an indoor 25 metre swimming pool, a leisure pool and a children's pool with a whirlpool and water slide that operates daily at set times The centre also contains a fully equipped fitness centre, sauna, spa and steam room. Blue Mountains residents and visitors are fortunate to have five high standard swim and leisure centres spread throughout the Blue Mountains including Glenbrook, Lawson, Katoomba and Blackheath Pool. All of the pools have school holiday fun programs with large inflatable obstacle course at all the centres plus a waterslide operating at certain times at Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Centres are open daily and run intensive Learn to Swim programs. Call each centre to confirm session days and times and to check which special programs are running. ...
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Hawkesbury Lookout

Hawkesbury Road, Hawkesbury Heights NSW 2777
Ideally located on the drive between the Hawkesbury region and the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury Lookout offers beautiful scenic views and is a great picnic spot. Stop to stretch your legs. You’ll find Hawkesbury lookout conveniently located on Hawkesbury Road at Hawkesbury Heights – one of the Blue Mountains’ smallest towns. This grassy lookout is bordered by tall trees and is an excellent spot to pull over on your drive from the Hawkesbury to the Blue Mountains. Relax on one of the seats in front of the view and look out over the Nepean River and across the Cumberland Plain. Bring a packed lunch with you – there are some picnic tables right near the lookout. It’s a dog-friendly park aswell, so bring him along, but please remember to keep him on a leash....
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Vale of Avoca

Vale of Avoca Lookout, Grose Vale NSW 2753
The views from the Vale of Avoca are breathtaking. Situated 300 metres above the Grose River Gorge this lookout gives you rugged, views into the contorted gorges of the Devils Wilderness and beyond to the upper Blue Mountains. The lookout is on a sandstone outcrop and is unfenced so care is needed. The River you can hear below is the wild Grose River and is 56 kilometres in length starting at Mt Victoria in the upper Blue Mountains. To access Vale of Avoca Lookout head to the end of Cabbage Tree Road, Grose Vale. The last few kilometres are dirt road which can be slippery after rain – return the way you came. This lookout is unfenced, so please take care and stay back from cliff edges and ensure children are supervised....
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Braemar Gallery

104 Macquarie Road, Springwood NSW 2777
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) Opened in 1988, Braemar Gallery functions as a community gallery, hosting changing exhibitions that showcase works of local and regional artists. Situated in beautiful historic Braemar House, the gallery is a valuable community venue. Braemar has a particular interest in displaying works by local artists. Over time, the gallery has become well known for high standard art works of various mediums. ...
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Springwood Country Club

Hawkesbury Road, Springwood NSW 2777
Springwood Country Club is a golf and social club set in the Blue Mountains, just a one hour drive west of Sydney and 371 metres above sea level, taking advantage of the beautiful temperate climate of the region. With panoramic views of the city and surrounding vista, the golf course takes in 360 degree views of nature at its very best. The Club has been established on its present site for over 100 years and welcomes you as a visitor or to become a member to play golf and to enjoy the entertainment provided at the Clubhouse. Relax on the balcony of the Clubhouse and soaks in the views over a quiet drink and meal from The Club Bistro. The Club caters for all types of functions including; weddings and birthdays to conferences exhibitions and tutorial lessons as well as providing live entertainment for the benefit of members and guests. ...
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Arms of Australia Inn Museum

Great Western Highway , Emu Plains NSW 2750
The Nepean District Historical Society currently operates from the old Arms of Australia Inn which has been equipped as a museum of local history for the Nepean District. The museum contains thousands of photos and artefacts that were either used or manufactured in the local area and these are on display for people to see. Along with glass displays there are also a number of hands on interactive displays, including old gramophones, a pedal powered organ, old sewing machines, old adding machines, a 1920s telephone switchboard and hand cranked telephones. As well, there is agricultural equipment including the old grindstone and hand washing mangles, wood stoves, pre-electric refrigerators and blacksmiths forges and equipment. They can provide morning or afternoon teas, as well as full Devonshire teas for an additional cost if you so desire. Lantern Tours of the museum are available by appointment. ...
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Greater Blue Mountains Heritage Trail

1/19 Stypandra Place, Springwood NSW 2777
The Greater Blue Mountains Heritage Trail starts at Emu Plains with the Arms of Australia Inn and proceeds up the Blue Mountains and through to Lithgow and then back down the Bells Line of Road to the Hawkesbury. There are many places of interest along the way, historical societies, family history societies, museums, heritage buildings, heritage gardens and businesses with a heritage or historical aspect. They are all listed under 'Hosts' on the brochure and on the website, both of which were updated 2019. Brochures can be obtained from Visitor Information Centres at Glenbrook, Katoomba, Lithgow, the Hawkesbury and also some other areas. You will also find heritage or historical 'Places to Eat' and heritage or historical 'Places to Stay' listed for your convenience. Come and stay for the weekend or longer. Brochures can be downloaded on the website. ...
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Richmond Lowlands

45286 - Richmond Lowlands NSW 2753
The Richmond Lowlands are located in the picturesque Hawkesbury Region. It is the perfect place if you are looking for a beautiful rural spot for your next bike ride. When cycling through the Lowlands you will gain insight into the local agriculture and history of the Hawkesbury area. You will pass several polo fields, turf farms and orange orchards. When you finally cycle up Cornwallis Road and onto Greenway Crescent and you can also stop and discover the historic St Matthews Church which was designed in 1840. Cycling is a great family activity for all to enjoy. If this sounds like your type of cycling adventure you can find further details on this route and others in the Hawkesbury by purchasing the locally produced guide – ‘Best Cycle Rides Around - The Hawkesbury’. The booklets are AUD6 and available for sale at the Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre, 328 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Richmond or at the Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 6 Baker Street, Windsor....
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Yarramundi Reserve

Springwood Road, Yarramundi NSW 2753
This lovely spot is located where the Grose and Hawkesbury-Nepean Rivers merge. Yarramundi Reserve has a little something for everyone. You will enjoy your visit all year round. The reserve is suitable for kayaking or canoeing. If you chose to stay dry instead why not go for a walk, play cricket, do some bird watching it has been noted that you could find over 90 different species of birds, for example ducks, eagles doves, parrots and more or simply enjoy a leisurely picnic and relax. Visitors can try their luck fishing too, for Bass, Catfish, Eels and a few other species. It is an off leash dog area so it is the perfect place for your pet to join in the family activities. Access is off Springwood Road, Yarramundi, with a main entrance and car park on the northern side of Springwood Road and a minor entrance on the southern side. Yarramundi Reserve is an ideal spot in the Hawkesbury for nature lovers to enjoy. Please ensure you take rubbish with you and clean up after your dog....
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Springwood

46801 - Springwood NSW 2777
Springwood is a delightful Lower Blue Mountains village with a variety of retail stores, quaint cafes and delightful restaurants. Popular attractions include the famous Norman Lindsay Gallery and Café, Braemar Gallery and The Hub with is changing shows and musicals. Local lookouts include Yellow Rock Lookout and Hawkesbury Lookout, which offer views over the Penrith Valley and as far as Sydney. Easy-to-medium bushwalks include Fairy Dell and Sassafrass Gully. Springwood Leisure and Aquatic Centre operates all year round....