Heritage Ventures
Tours & Events
Heritage Venture hosts regular tour experiences from village explorations to river cruises and historical meanders in the bush.
Our tours range from half day to full tours, 'tag along' adventures and weekend tours.
Join us on our hidden histories tours to the lesser known places and stories with expert guides and local knowledge holders.
Can’t recommend this enough! Such an incredible day journeying deep into those beautiful bush lands with you all! 👣🌿
Eva Angophora - Founder and Director, Wild Beings
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Australian Botanic
Watercolours
16 January 2027
9.00am - 3.30pm
Discover the beauty of the Australian waratah through botanical watercolour painting with Central Coast artist and designer Leonie Loewe. The workshop begins with a botanical walk exploring the native plants of the Hawkesbury Sandstone landscape followed by a vintage inspired morning tea.
Learn the fundamentals of watercolour, including colour mixing, layering, brush techniques and creating depth and vibrancy.
Morning tea, lunch and all painting equipment provided, plus a take home gift. No previous watercolour experience required.
$165 + Booking fee
Waratah Wonderland
30 September 2026
9.15am - 1pm
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.
Morning tea and magnificent views at Mangrove Creek dam visitor centre and then travel together in convoy to the start of the walk.
Ticket Price: $65 + Booking Fee
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History Afloat: Kayak Marramarra Creek
17 -18 October 2026
8.30am - 3.30pm
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.
Ticket Price: 560pp + booking fee
Terms and Conditions
1. Bookings can be made online, by telephone or in person at the office, The Hawkesbury Duck.
2. Cancellation and Refunds. There are no refunds if the cancellation is made by you. We reserve the right to cancel a tour for any reason and a full refund will be provided.
3. For the safety of all participants in our tours and our staff, tour leaders and tour managers, it is a condition of travel on all of our tours, day tours, festivals that all participants adhere to NSW Government Health Regulations.
4. Fitness to participate. Most of our tours require a moderate level of fitness. This requires fitness to undertake walking tours of 2-3 hours duration, including using bush tracks, walking over rough stones and other uneven surfaces. Certain tours will require an above moderate or challenging level of fitness.