Cooler days and crisp nights signal autumn is well and truly here. So long hot humid Summer!

Lift your spirits and connect with nature as the leaves of the deciduous trees transform into brilliant shades of red, yellow and bronze.

Generally mid to late April sees the trees change in the higher elevations around Kurrajong, Bilpin, Mt Tomah and Mt Wilson.

As May takes hold, the trees in the lower areas of Richmond, Windsor and Wisemans Ferry begin to display their amazing colours. There’s no better time to rug up, take some photos and head out for a walk to enjoy the seasonal change.

The Hawkesbury's Gardens are certainly worth a visit at this picturesque time of year, inviting visitors to wander through colourful displays, enjoy the fresh air and soak in the tranquil surroundings!

A well known stretch of road....

We are fortunate at the Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre to be located on Hawkesbury Valley Way, the road linking our two largest towns - Windsor and Richmond.

This road is home to one of the region's most well known and iconic autumn displays. As you pass the RAAF base and drive into Richmond along the Hawkesbury Valley Way you'll see a magnificent avenue of mature London Plane trees.

These trees tower up to 30 metres high, with some trunks measuring over 3 metres in circumference.

They were planted by local Council in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria's reign.

Originally more than 100 trees were planted. Many have been replaced over time as it was a very dry period in their infancy and storms have had an impact on the trees throughout their life span.