Recreation in Historic Windsor

Hawkesbury Art Gallery

» Fun for Kids

Bring some friends to Howe Park for a picnic, a rousing game of UNO and a run along the Terrace footpath.
Dance to live music in Thompson’s Square on Sunday afternoons.
Fish off old Windsor Wharf. Wear a hat and “slip, slop, slap!”(Bait & tackle shop on Baker St.)
Visit the Butterfly Museum Collection – it’s a science lesson.
Drive to win at the Indy 800 Go-Kart (over 12s).
Take a Sunday morning kids’ clinic at the Rum Corps Barracks golf course.
Mark your calendar for the Hawkesbury show – see “Events”.
Eat lunch with ‘Snappa’, a blue and gold Macaw at Windsor Seafoods.
Choose your favourite ice cream at three unique shops on The Mall.
Satisfy that sweet tooth at the two lolly shops on the Mall and Old Post Office Arcade.

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 Windsor

Rum Corps Barracks Golf Centre

Address: 61 Hawkesbury Valley Way
Phone: 02 4577 6600

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.

Rum Corps Windsor

Windsor Polo Club

Address: Old Kurrajong Road (Entry opposite Triangle Lane, Richmond)

For those who are new to the sport of polo, it’s best to pick up a little knowledge – at the very least, some terms – beforehand. Let’s start with the results. The team that scores the most points wins. Simple enough?

The rules are straightforward and based upon a player having the “right of way” in order to eliminate danger. Each team has four players and unlike that “other” sport, there is no offside rule. There is one hook; no player shall play with his left hand.

There are usually six periods (Chukkas) of play, each seven minutes, and there are penalties, but this information we’ll save for another day.

Oh, yes, there are beautiful, muscular, powerful thoroughbred ponies on the polo field. Strong of heart, they can accelerate, stop and turn quickly – amazing machines – players will tell you the ponies are the game.
Polo is an elegant spectator sport and quality entertainment.

Go-Karts: The Indy 800

Address: Wilberforce Road, Wilberforce
Phone: 02 4575 1265
Hours: Daily 10am-5pm

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 Biking

A 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!

Walking and Biking

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 Sports

Hawkesbury Powered Parachute Centre

Address: Fields in Richmond and Windsor
Phone: 02 4576 6028, m 0414 862 397
Hours: 6.30am-12noon weekends

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.

Windsor Powered Parachutes

» Water Sports

Governor 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.

Waterskiing

Butterfly Farm & Ski Gardens

Address: 446 Wilberforce Road
Phone: 02 4575 1955

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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Recreation in Historic Windsor » Fun for Kids Bring some friends to Howe Park for a picnic, a rousing game of UNO and a run along the Terrace footpath. Dance to live music in Thompson’s Square on Sunday afternoons. Fish off old Windsor Wharf. Wear a hat and “slip, slop, slap!”(Bait & tackle shop on Baker St.) Visit the Butterfly Museum Collection – it’s a science lesson. Drive to win at the Indy 800 Go-Kart (over 12s). Take a Sunday morning kids’ clinic at the Rum Corps Barracks golf course. Mark your calendar for the Hawkesbury show – see “Events”. Eat lunch with ‘Snappa’, a blue and gold Macaw at Windsor Seafoods. Choose your favourite ice cream at three unique shops on The Mall. Satisfy that sweet tooth at the two lolly shops on the Mall and Old Post Office Arcade. 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 Windsor Rum Corps Barracks Golf Centre Address: 61 Hawkesbury Valley Way Phone: 02 4577 6600 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. Windsor Polo Club Address: Old Kurrajong Road (Entry opposite Triangle Lane, Richmond) For those who are new to the sport of polo, it’s best to pick up a little knowledge – at the very least, some terms – beforehand. Let’s start with the results. The team that scores the most points wins. Simple enough? The rules are straightforward and based upon a player having the “right of way” in order to eliminate danger. Each team has four players and unlike that “other” sport, there is no offside rule. There is one hook; no player shall play with his left hand. There are usually six periods (Chukkas) of play, each seven minutes, and there are penalties, but this information we’ll save for another day. Oh, yes, there are beautiful, muscular, powerful thoroughbred ponies on the polo field. Strong of heart, they can accelerate, stop and turn quickly – amazing machines – players will tell you the ponies are the game. Polo is an elegant spectator sport and quality entertainment. Go-Karts: The Indy 800 Address: Wilberforce Road, Wilberforce Phone: 02 4575 1265 Hours: Daily 10am-5pm 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 Biking A 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 Sports Hawkesbury Powered Parachute Centre Address: Fields in Richmond and Windsor Phone: 02 4576 6028, m 0414 862 397 Hours: 6.30am-12noon weekends 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 Sports Governor 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. Waterskiing Butterfly Farm & Ski Gardens Address: 446 Wilberforce Road Phone: 02 4575 1955 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. :: Back to Top :: Search this website! × close	Quick Planner Links Leura Blue Mountains Hawkesbury Tourism Hawkesbury 4H Festival
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