FAMILY FUN ATTRACTIONS ARCADIA

Shop and Save Tours offer warehouse shopping tours in Sydney. Whether you are looking for a full or half day tour, they can assist you in finding some great bargains! These award winning tours have been in operation for over 18 years, and the company continues to be a leader in warehouse shopping in Australia. Shopping tours include visits to fashion, sports, shoes, leathergoods, accessories, manchester, homewares and much more. If you have a day free or even a few hours, professional trained staff will give you the best shopping tour available! Shop and Save know all the secrets of bargain shopping, so why not join a tour for a little retail therapy whilst you are in Sydney.

Hot air ballooning is an aerial adventure you must experience at least once in a life time. It's a romantic adventure where you can escape, relax and enjoy the excitement of the oldest and greatest form of flight. Cloud 9 is a small, award winning, Australian owned and operated company, with over 27 years experience in balloon aviation. Passengers enjoy five star service from the ground up in a small group environment bringing a more professional, personal touch to your experience. All their hot air balloon flights include approximately a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight, colour flight certificate, online photos of your flight available on Facebook and a full buffet breakfast after the flight back at the meeting points in each location. Additional in flight photos can be purchased on the morning Gift vouchers are available. Bookings can be made in either Sydney - Hawkesbury Valley or Hunter Valley.

Roughley House is a colonial heritage listed homestead established in 1856. Unlike other museums, Roughley House denotes the changing lifestyle of one family over five generations, each generation leaving their own stamp. Clive Roughley the youngest of five children lived in Roughley House until his passing in 2002. In 1984 without any direct heirs to pass on his family home, Clive decided to sell Roughley House and The Pines to The Hills Shire Council. This was provided that the property would become a time capsule of colonial life and the Roughley family's story. An event that runs to assist in raising awareness and funds for the property is Jazz at The Pines, a live concert series bringing together some of Sydney's top jazz bands. Viewing of Roughley House is available by prior engagement. Schools, seniors and coach groups welcome. Morning/afternoon teas can be arranged for an additional cost.

Bring the children to the Golden Ridge Animal Farm for hands on farm fun. Hold baby chicks, ducklings and rabbits, milk the cow and bottle feed baby lambs and kids. Go for a farm walk to feed the sheep and goats with bread and see all the other farm animals. Ride a pony or donkey. Located in the hills district at Dural only 35 minutes from the city. Bring along your lunch and stay for a picnic. A great place to have a birthday party. Mobile farms also available to travel to you for your event or party.

Want to get together with friends and family for a fine meal, entertainment or the latest sporting event? Want to share in a lovely country community atmosphere with great friendly service, without the bustle of the bigger clubs? Then Glenorie RSL Club is the club for you! Glenorie RSL Club is located in the beautiful rural outskirts North West of Sydney, just off the Old Northern Road (On the Tourist Drive to Wiseman's Ferry). Glenorie has a unique country village atmosphere, just 45 minutes drive from Sydney central business district.

'Crosslands Reserve' has been maintained by Hornsby Shire Council since 1921. In 1987 the reserve was incorporated into Berowra Valley Bushland Park, forming 38 square kilometres of bushland, stretching from Pennant Hills to Berowra Waters. Things to do include: Picnicking and barbeques, bushwalking, camping (bookings required), fishing, canoeing, bike riding and nature observation. Facilities at the reserve include: Picnic shelters (larger shelter available for hire - seats 12 adults), free electric barbecues, toilets, parking, children's playground and bicycle track and the Track head for The Great North Walk. ...

Roughley House is a colonial heritage listed homestead established in 1856. Unlike other museums, Roughley House denotes the changing lifestyle of one family over five generations, each generation leaving their own stamp. Clive Roughley the youngest of five children lived in Roughley House until his passing in 2002. In 1984 without any direct heirs to pass on his family home, Clive decided to sell Roughley House and The Pines to The Hills Shire Council. This was provided that the property would become a time capsule of colonial life and the Roughley family's story. An event that runs to assist in raising awareness and funds for the property is Jazz at The Pines, a live concert series bringing together some of Sydney's top jazz bands. Viewing of Roughley House is available by prior engagement. Schools, seniors and coach groups welcome. Morning/afternoon teas can be arranged for an additional cost....

Welcome to Wesley Vision Valley, an award-winning conference, retreat and recreation centre north-west of Sydney's Central Business District. They have been creating memorable camp experiences for over 40 years, by providing adventure based programs to school, community, youth and corporate groups. Set on 100 acres of beautiful Australian bushland, the site boasts four individual lodges with a total site capacity of 224 and each lodge comes equipped with its own guest lounge facilities. Wesley Vision Valley also offers over 25 different outdoor educational activities to choose from; including a dual flying fox, high ropes course, archery, canoeing, rock climbing, water slide and many more. Contact their team today to find out what Wesley Vision Valley can do for your group!...

Berowra Waters Retreat is a luxury three bedroom holiday house plus a garden suite to accommodate up to eight people. It is situated right on the river offering water views from every bedroom and balcony. This is a water access only property with an undercover entertainment area offering stunning river views complete with crockery, cutlery, barbecue, fridge and microwave perfect for al fresco dining. There is a private spa, tinny, kayaks, stand up paddleboard and fishing rods available....

Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point walking track is a pleasant day walk or mountain bike ride through Marramarra National Park, near Hornsby. It offers wonderful spring wildflowers and stunning views of Berowra Creek. If you’re looking for a nature walk that’s close to home but feels a million miles away, head to Marramarra National Park in north-west Sydney. Here, you’ll find Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point walking track. This mostly flat option treats you to beautiful views of the surrounding valleys and the calm waters of Berowra Creek on your way to Collingridge Point. The track is popular with families, mountain bikers and wildflower enthusiasts – visit in spring to see the landscape burst with colour. You’ll see pink and purple boronias, soft yellow spike wattles, tall flowering grass trees, and bouquets of white on the long leaf smokebush. The walking track starts at the end of Bloodwood Road and follows Coba Ridge fire trail for four kilometres. When you reach the junction, keep right and follow the track south for another one kilometre. You’ll reach an unfenced sandstone outcrop, with stunning views overlooking Collingridge Point and Berowra Creek....

Golden Ridge Animal Farm is a family friendly farm you can visit in the hills district of Sydney. Join in the tour to get up close and friendly with lots of baby animals. Bottle feed the baby lambs and kid goats. Milk the cows, Hold baby chicks, ducklings and rabbits. Go for a walk to feed and pat all the friendly farm animals. Stay for lunch and have a pony ride. All within a 40 minute drive from the harbour bridge. Open everyday of the year (except Christmas day). Booking essential. ...

Imagine finding a place in Sydney, hidden away, with water views in the middle of the bush with a unique vehicular ferry. At Berowra Waters Marina you can have a day out fishing on the river, have a relaxing picnic, sit by the water with a glass of wine and some delicious fish and chips or dine in the restaurant for a great family occasion enjoying fresh seafood. From the Marina you can hire a Barbecue Boat as well as an open or canopy aluminium boat, with no licence required to operate, its perfect to cruise down the Hawkesbury River. There are single and double kayaks to hire which give you a chance to get up and close with bird life, marine life and ancient Aboriginal carvings. There is also a gourmet deli plus a bottle shop with great specials and deals on wines, beer and spirits....

Take time out from the rushed pace of life and take your lunch or coffee down to Barnetts Road Reserve and the Barnetts lookout. The creek looks so peaceful from up here and your troubles just seem to fly away over the valley. You can enjoy a picnic with a view, plus there's a small playground near the picnic area, so you can bring the kids along for some time in the great outdoors....

Discover the Hawkesbury Sandstone ridge tops and explore the tidal creek lines of Marramarra on this beautiful day walk. Enjoy easy walking along Marramarra Ridge trail down to Marramarra Creek. Stop for a while and enjoy picnicking and a refreshing swim at Marramarra Creek campground. Head off to explore the historic orange orchards, and in late winter, you can probably pick an orange from these historic trees. Continue along the walking track that takes you back up to Bloodwood Road along Smugglers Ridge. It’ll be impossible to miss the wildflowers in spring. Admire the beautiful colours of pink eriostemons and boronias, yellow peas and white epacris, as well as yellow and red bloodwoods and angophoras....