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2 day kayak, overnight camping in Marramarra Creek. Our journey begins at Mooney Mooney, paddling into the tidal reaches of the Hawkesbury River (Dyarubbin). We pass the wreck of HMAS Parramatta and Milson Island, once a boys’ reformatory. Stopping at Bar Island, explore a significant Aboriginal and European heritage site before paddling into calm waters of Marramarra Creek. The waterway narrows into sheltered bushland alive with birdlife, leading to our campground among old orchard remains. Kayaks, safety gear, meals and all camping equipment provided.

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Ticket Price: 570pp + booking fee​​

Sample native tea while hearing about convict rations and what was on the governor’s table. Travel to one of Gov. Darling’s planned routes from Sydney to the Hunter hacked out by the no 3 chain iron gang (now world heritage listed). Stopping at the Hawkesbury River visit the site of an abandoned tidal mill and time travel to when the river was the highway with trading and store boats plying the waterways. 

A half day meander through the wonders of McPherson State Forest along bush tracks of waratahs and gymea lilies. Hear about histories of Kulnura 'up in the clouds' and the evidence of indigenous occupation around the forest. An immersion amongst the yellows, blues, pinks and whites of our spring flowers. Waratahs are blooming and lyre birds are calling!. Join us for a special botanical, nature and history experience.  

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​Meet for morning tea in Kulnura and travel together in convoy to the start of the adventure.​​​​​​​

Ticket Price: $65 + Booking Fee​​

Join us for a special seven-course degustation menu featuring historically themed dishes. Enjoy a culinary journey on the history of food production, farming, and harvesting around the Lower Hawkesbury River. Expert talks and storytelling accompany each course with live music and a shared table experience.

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In Spencer on the Hawkesbury River

​A Central Coast Harvest Festival Event

Enjoy a day by the Hawkesbury River enjoying the wonders of local native birds.

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Our day begins catching a glimpse of the local species along the river - maybe spoonbills, wood duck and plover in the company of a Hawkesbury River bird expert followed by a morning tea at the Hawkesbury Duck workshop space.

Learn simple techniques for painting Australian birds in watercolour under the expert guidance of Central Coast artist and designer Leonie Loewe.

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Enjoy morning tea, lunch and all painting equipment provided.

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$165 + Booking fee