This was always my favourite sector when driving to the Central Coast; the freeway was always just a chore but the river here was always good for a break and a beautiful place to stop and relax. I now see it from the air when...More

We crossed the Hawksbury on the car. ferry, the river looked lovely in the sunshine and there were people fishing and having picnics on the banking.

Took a train from Central to Hawkesbury River in about 60 mins- nice train ride to escape the city. Easy day trip. Very good value on the train with Opal card. Nice setting by the river.

A great spot to take a break on your way North out of Sydney is Mooney Mooney Boat Ramp and Deerubbun Reserve. The location offers views of the Hawkesbury River and you can watch people putting in and taking out their boats (somewhat comical at...More

Did a day trip from mooney mooney bridge boat ramp. Clearly insufficient parking and a lack of amenties at the ramp. two toilets is not enough and not enough parking. There was not a boat wash down point either - like many other ramps have....More

This is one of several beautiful river valleys on this part of the NSW coast. The views are absolutely stunning. As it was the first river we saw after arriving in Australia, it is probably our favourite. We just wish that we'd had longer to...More

Gorgeous river views. The area is overflowing (pardon the pun) with beautiful serene vistas. There are caravan parks dotted along the banks and many opportunities for bushwalking, camping, water skiing and relaxing. We spent a couple of days in the Lower Portland area and came...More