Discover Hawkesbury Heritage Towns, explore Bilpin’s Apple Pie Trail and visit the Blue Mountains Botanical Garden

Perfect for travellers with a stopover at Western Sydney International Airport looking for history, country towns and iconic Australian scenery.

Discover the Hawkesbury's rich heritage in as little as 12 hours, with a convenient return journey from Western Sydney International Airport.

Self drive travel with hire car from airport. Round trip is approx. 180km.

Suggested for couples, first time visitors to the region, heritage lovers, nature lovers and foodies

Why choose this itinerary?

• Visit Australia's third-oldest European settlement.
• Experience authentic country towns.
• Taste a famous Bilpin apple pie.
• Easy day trip from Western Sydney International Airport.

Discover the Hawkesbury with this suggested travel route.

• Collect hire car from WSI airport.
• Arrive in Windsor.
• Self-guided Windsor Heritage Highlights walk.
• Drive to Richmond.
• Self-guided Richmond Heritage Highlights walk.
• Enjoy a meal at a local café or heritage pub.
• Drive to Bilpin via Bells Line of Road following Bilpin's Apple Pie Trail.
• Walk and enjoy nature at the Blue Mountains Botanical Garden - Mt Tomah.
• Return to airport.

Travel Tips:

Windsor and Richmond have a combination of street parking and allocated carparking areas, there is a combination of both timed and free areas – check signage for details.

FAQs

Do I need to hire a car?
Yes.

Can I customise this itinerary?
Yes, the Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre can suggest shorter or longer options.

Can I start in the evening?
Not recommended, due to limited lighting and limited open businesses.

What are the opening hours of the Blue Mountains Botanical Garden at Mt Tomah?
Open 7 days, 9.30am-5pm. Free parking and free entry.
Information about the Blue Mountains Botanical Garden can be found here www.botanicgardens.org.au/blue-mountains-botanic-garden-mount-tomah/plan-your-visit

Where can I download the Bilpin’s Apple Pie Trail information? www.discoverthehawkesbury.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/195170/VIC_Brochure_ApplePieTrail.pdf

Where do I download the Self-guided Windsor and Richmond Heritage Highlights walks?
www.discoverthehawkesbury.com.au/heritage/heritage-trails

Want more? A detailed itinerary can be obtained by contacting the Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre.
Email discover@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au  or call the Visitor Centre on 02 4560 4620 or stop in at 328 Hawkesbury Valley Way Richmond NSW 2756 Open 7 days 9-4pm.

Disclaimer The Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre provides this information as a guide only and make every effort to ensure accuracy. Information provided may change or vary and the centre will not accept responsibility for such variations. No responsibility is taken for cancelled, missed or delayed flights resulting from airline schedule changes.