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Recreation in Historic Windsor
» Fun for Kids
During school holidays, the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery holds specially-designed art appreciation and skills development workshops for children 5-12 years. Hands-on activities introduce children to the world of art and could even launch a career! Small groups in a beautiful environment, "learning and doing" together. Contact the gallery on 4560 4441 for details.
» Recreation in Historic WindsorRum Corps Barracks Golf CentreAddress: 61 Hawkesbury Valley Way Adjacent to the Sebel Resort, the Rum Corps Barracks offers an easy-walking nine-hole course of beautiful greens. Of course, a number of holes may test your patience and your temper! Social players are welcome at all times and the pros hold ladies’ and kids’ clinics each Sunday morning. The Barracks is family-friendly, and Alison and her staff are proof of that. Check out the pro shop’s sports clothing and accessories. It is stocked to overflowing and you won’t beat its prices anywhere. If you arrive without your gear, the pro shop can outfit you with rental equipment at a reasonable price. Motorised buggies make for a more relaxing game, if not a faster one, and once you return, a cool drink on the Barracks’ covered terrace eases you back into reality before you join the afternoon traffic. Go-Karts: The Indy 800Address: Wilberforce Road, Wilberforce The roar of an engine, a blast of wind in your face, a racing heart and a rush of adrenalin — this is the Indy 800. Just minutes from Windsor across the Hawkesbury River Bridge, you’ll find the Indy 800-metre course, well designed and maintained. If you have your own go-kart, it’s welcomed, too. Back to the course: top speed on the straight runs and the stack of S-bends keep you on edge. You clench your jaw in the hairpin turn. A few sweeping turns, you cross the finish line. Demanding? Yes! Exhilarating? You bet! The Indy 800 is open to children aged 12 and over, with a minimum height restriction of 150 centimetres. Single and double karts are available and priced incrementally for racing from 10 to 60 minutes. » Walking and BikingA two-kilometre footpath meanders along The Terrace and the riverbank, perfect for a brisk aerobic walk or a slow amble (refer to the map of historic Windsor). The greater part of the footpath is paved, but as you walk with the river on your right, the pavers end and the path becomes one of finely crushed rock. This may create a slight challenge if you are pushing a pram, but think of the biceps you’ll develop!
If you are walking towards the Hawkesbury River Bridge, an obscured staircase leads down to the river’s edge. As you cross under the bridge, where Windsor’s graffiti artists play, be prepared for loud echoing traffic noise above. Climb the set of steps. A few metres beyond the bridge, you’ll find tall wood remnants of the old Windsor Wharf where, in Macquarie’s day, convicts were brought ashore from Sydney. Today, a new wharf has replaced the old, but water birds still find a resting place on the old pilings. » Extreme SportsHawkesbury Powered Parachute CentreAddress: Fields in Richmond and Windsor An Extreme Sport in rural Hawkesbury? Flying at 1000-5000 feet in a Group D ultra light? Who would have anticipated such an adventure over the winding Hawkesbury River and its rural backdrop? Fear of heights? Graeme Hutchinson, CEO and flight instructor is too… “I feel a bit dizzy on a cliff’s edge”, he says. But in the air, fear recedes as you take in the magnificent view of the river, vineyards and patterned farmlands below. Are you after that adrenal rush, an electrifying kick in the abdomen? Graeme who flies with you can provide the thrill. Just ask! Or if you are happy with a bit of a buzz that comes with flight, gorgeous scenery and a slow descent, it’s all available. Check the website www.poweredparachutecentre.com.au for all the details.
» Water SportsGovernor Phillip Park on the northeast side of The Mall, the street ends at Governor Phillip Park. With shady picnic areas and ample spots for fishing, it is no wonder families love to play along the river here. The park has ramp facilities, so if you own a boat, kayak or other water-going craft, this is the perfect point to access the river. WaterskiingButterfly Farm & Ski GardensAddress: 446 Wilberforce Road Situated on the Hawkesbury River, the Gardens provides boat ramps and ski beaches. On any given summer day, waterskiers take to the Hawkesbury River and this facility will offer ski lessons beginning in 2009. Call for details and bookings.
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