From The Hills to The Hawkesbury, make your conference an escape from the every day!
Rich in natural beauty, The Hills district stretches from urban Sydney through rural villages to the magnificent Hawkesbury River. All this within 90 minutes from the Harbour Bridge. So wether it is a team building venue you are after, or just a venue to host your next meeting, we have the choice to cater to all budgets and requirements.
Location:
35 minutes north west of Sydney city via the Hills M2 Motorway or the newly build M7.
Key Attractions:
Historic towns Nurseries Fruit orchards Galleries & Artists Studios
A smorgasbord of quality restaurants and cafes cover the region, which is also considered the Bonsai capital of Australia. The leafy streets border open bushland and the area hosts Sydney’s only State Forest. The Hawkesbury River
Local Information:
Sydney Hills Visitors Centre Phone: 1300 884 881 Web: www.sydneyhills.com.au
From The Hills to The Hawkesbury, make your conference an escape from the every day!
Rich in natural beauty, The Hills district stretches from urban Sydney through rural villages to the magnificent Hawkesbury River. All this within 90 minutes from the Harbour Bridge.
The Hills – With the dubious honour of hosting Australia’s first rebellion in 1804, The Hills district is now a vibrant, cosmopolitan centre with modern shopping and entertainment precincts. A smorgasbord of quality restaurants and cafes cover the region, which is also considered the Bonsai capital of Australia. The leafy streets border open bushland and the area hosts Sydney’s only State Forest.
The Villages - The historic towns of Galston and Dural form a gateway to a myriad of nurseries, fruit orchards, hobby farms and country crafts. In the warmer months, roadside stalls offer a variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers sold direct from the grower. These hamlets also hide antique and craft stalls or boutique galleries where you can chat with the artist at work.
The Hawkesbury River – Meandering from the Pacific Ocean at Pittwater through Brooklyn to picturesque Wisemans Ferry, the Hawkesbury forms a peaceful boundary for the Sydney region. Join a tour of Brooklyn’s oyster farms, explore the river via kayak from beautiful Berowra Waters or try waterskiing at Wiseman’s Ferry. Discover tranquil tributaries from a luxurious houseboat or hide away in a B&B. A walk along the convict built Great North Road is a must.
Festivals / special events
Music Amongst the Machines – February St Albans Folk Festival – April Out of the Woodwork festival - May Orange Blossom Festival - September Classic Car Regatta - September Hills Food & Wine Festival – October Cherrybrook Chinese Lantern Festival – October Arcadian Artists Open Days - November
Conference and Meeting Venues and Services
The Hills District gives you the right feel for your conference from urban buzz to tranquil rural retreat.
Situated adjacent to one of Sydney’s largest business parks and just 35 minutes by car to the city, you can enjoy all the city luxuries without and still have space to move. Enjoy the first class facilities of the Hills Lodge or Norwest International Hotel.
Team building specialists like Communic8 call The Hills their home and specially designed conference packages are available for ice skating, ten pin bowling, rock climbing and putt putt golf. Golf enthusiasts will prefer the outstanding international standard Riverside Oaks Golf Course at Cattai or the exclusive Castle Hill Country Club, both providing full conference facilities.
On Sydney’s northern border along the magnificent Hawkesbury River are a multitude of conference retreats. From the modern amenities of The Retreat at Wisemans to boutique centers such as Forgotten Valley Country Retreat or Ferndale Recreation Centre, the Hawkesbury will have your delegates thinking they are a thousand miles from anywhere.
How to get there
By Car – Over the Harbour Bridge then 35 minutes along the Hills M2 Motorway
By Bus – Hills-City Express buses depart 7 days from the QVB Building and Wynyard Station in the city traveling express to West Pennant Hills, Castle Hill, Dural and Rouse Hill.
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