Top Rated Parks to Visit in Hawkesbury River

"Dog-friendly Rouse Hill Regional Park is great for a picnic or barbecue. There is a lot to do; head to the playground, go bike riding, or take a stroll down to Second Ponds Creek."

"If you are in the Hills and looking for western Sydney parks the kids will love, this fun playground is located in Fairway Drive Reserve, Kellyville. It has a soft-fall climbing wall and metal tube slide, swings, shade sails and is surrounded by open grass spaces. There is also a basketball and netball half court nearby for some sports play."

"Located in Windsor by the Hawkesbury River, this fun playground is a good one for a party or a family gathering. Fully fenced, this park includes a climbing fort, slide, web swing, roundabout, rope tunnel, in-ground trampolines, musical instruments, and a water play area. There’s plenty of shady tables outside the play area for a picnic or just bring your own blanket and enjoy the grassy area overlooking the river."

"This spectacular 14,928-hectare park, 20 to 30km from the city centre, forms Sydney’s northern boundary. It’s a classic mix of sandstone, bushland and water vistas, taking in over 100km of coastline along the southern edge of Broken Bay, where it heads into the Hawkesbury River. There are two unconnected principal sections, Bobbin Head and the West Head area. The Barrenjoey headland at Palm Beach is also part of the park."

"Ku-Ring-Gai Chase is the second oldest national park in Australia. We love this Park for its proximity to Sydney (a quick 45 minute drive from the city), significant Aboriginal sites and stunning scenic views. There are many walks you can do here, but make sure to soak up the panoramic views at West Head Lookout!"

"Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is easily accessible from Sydney, it's only a fifty-minute ride!. This place is really amazing, not only for a magnificent photo but also to relax all day!. I mean, who wouldn't want to relax in this natural pool?"

"Designed by Harry Seidler for his parents and built between 1948 to 1950, Rose Seidler House provides panoramic views of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and is one of the finest examples of mid 20th-century modern domestic architecture in Australia. A visit to the Rose Seidler House provides visitors with an opportunity to view the furniture and fittings form one of the most complete and intact post World War II design collections in public ownership. Opening Times: Open Sundays only | 10.00 am – 4.00 pmTicket Prices: Family $38.00Address: 71 Clissold Rd, Wahroonga NSW Website: sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/rose-seidler-house"

"In 1950 when the Rose Seidler House was completed, it was ‘the most talked about house in Sydney.’ Today, this architectural treasure in the North Sydney suburb of Wahroonga is one of the cites most underrated attractions. Composed by the young Harry Seidler for his parents, the house upturned conventional suburban home design. Harry Seidler was an Austrian-born Australian architect who was the first architect to fully express the principles of the Bauhaus and modernism’s methodology in Australia."

"Located in Windsor by the Hawkesbury River, this fun playground is a good one for a party or a family gathering. Fully fenced, this park includes a climbing fort, slide, web swing, roundabout, rope tunnel, in-ground trampolines, musical instruments, and a water play area. There’s plenty of shady tables outside the play area for a picnic or just bring your own blanket and enjoy the grassy area overlooking the river."