Heritage Ventures is a tour and cultural activation organisation based in the Lower Hawkesbury

A tour looking out over the Hawkesbury River

Gymea Lily, native bush flower of the Hawkesbury River area.

Connect to the beauty and deep history of the Lower Hawkesbury with a Heritage Ventures tour experience. Our local knowledge guides will inspire you with their passion for the beautiful river, by taking you on walking tours, river cruises, and 'tag along' adventures. In places rarely experienced, we bring alive the stories of the past.

If you enjoy history-telling and adventure join us as we delve into the social, cultural, and archaeological significance of sites around Spencer, Mangrove Creek and the Hawkesbury River.

Heritage Ventures offers a ticketed program of historical delights: discover Spencer and the Hawkesbury River. Our outdoor programs are combined with history telling talks, performance and workshops based in and around the Lower Hawkesbury. Join our events program or contact us for a specially tailored program suited to your group's interests.

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Voices from the Secret River | History Tours and Adventures | Storytelling | Kayaking and River Cruises

History Afloat: Kayak Mangrove Creek

Sunday 16 February 2025, 8.30AM - 3.30PM

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Glide along mysterious mangrove creek hearing about hidden histories on the way. Sea kayaks, all gear, morning tea and lunch provided.

$195 + booking fee

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Red Hands Cave and Birds Eye Tour

Sunday 23 March 2025, 9.00AM - 4.00PM

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Tour through the natural habitats of a number of vulnerable species with expert guides. Set in the beautiful region of Mangrove Creek.

$85 + booking fee

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Voices from the Secret River

Sunday 27th April 2025, 9.00AM - 5.00PM

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History on a heritage Boat with talks from amazing historians and marvellous storytellers shoring ideas and conversation + symposium

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Taste Your History: Bush Bites and Brews, Fiddles and Yarns

Saturday 22 June 2025, 9.30AM -12.30PM

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Tasting plates & brews with a history vibe. Talks by bee keepers, bodgers, bush foodies, modern apothecary. Meet & buy from local producers. $65 + booking fee

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Discover Spencer and the Hawkesbury River - the hidden places, landscapes and waterways. Join us for tours, storytelling and historical encounters. Select images below to find out more about the great experiences in store.

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Interested in history and have a taste for adventure? Join us on explorations in the bush, cruising meanders and village tours to learn about the hidden histories of the area.

The Hawkesbury Duck

Heritage Ventures works from the Hawkesbury Duck, our exhibition, workshop and meeting space at the confluence of the Hawkesbury River and Mangrove Creek. The Hawkesbury Duck hosts art forums, talks, screening and projection events. In association with Spencer Hawkesbury River History a range of historical documents, books, photographs, maps and documentation covering Spencer and Hawkesbury River histories are available for browsing.

Visit the Hawkesbury Duck for Heritage Ventures tickets, Spencer History and pop-up events.

Located at 4685, Wisemans Ferry Road, Spencer

Open every weekend 10am-4pm and by appointment.

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