Of Interest
Keep up to date with the latest news & interest from the Hawkesbury River region.
Hawkesbury River Books
Explore the many books written about the Hawkesbury River region such as the Secret River written by Kate Grenville that was adapted into a TV show about an early 19th-century Englishman.
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The History of the Hawkesbury River
The original inhabitants of the Hawkesbury River district were the Darug tribe of Aboriginals, also spelt as Dharug or Daruk. The river was called Derrubbin and was a focal point for food.
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1947 Sydney Ferry restoration
Steve Cleary is on a mission to save this beautiful ex-Sydney Ferry (built in 1947) and keep her gracing the waters of the fabulous Hawkesbury River for years to come.
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Living on the Hawkesbury River
Living on the Hawkesbury River comes with an idyllic lifestyle and is a beautiful place to live, but its not for everyone. With most access restricted to boats it can be limiting for some.
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