Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Hawkesbury River

"Boasting luxe Insta-worthy interiors, this place oozes casual chic in a prime spot on Sydney's Northern Beaches.Here you'll find the freshest seafood, decadent pasta dishes and a well-crafted cocktail menu to enjoy while looking out at the expansive bay views. After brunch, head downstairs to The Newport bar to keep the festivities going."

"With its waterfront location, there couldn’t be a prettier spot to eat alfresco or in the open air than The Newport. Patrons can choose from the alfresco marketplace of cuisines, then settle in the huge communal deck surrounded by lovely green gardens. Don’t forget your four legged friend because this place is dog friendly."

"If you are a bit outside of Sydney, this waterfront location is a perfect dining option. Guests can enjoy a hearty meal in this open-air restaurant, held on a huge deck that is surrounded by lush bushland. The restaurant offers both dinner and just drinks, with even your dogs welcome on this alfresco spot!"

"Located in Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches, The Newport has to be at the top of the best kid friendly restaurants in Sydney. Its huge terrace sits at the Pittwater beachfront. This makes anywhere you sit a great spot for seeing the sunset over the water in the background."

"One of Sydney’s main highlights is its sparkling harbour amidst the skyscrapers and iconic landmarks of the famous city. Sitting alongside the waterfront offers guests spectacular views of the city, so what better place to dine then by the waterside?. The Boathouse Palm Beach offers a quintessential taste of Australia, nestled along the city’s nearby Palm Beach!"

"The final stop on our Northern Beaches trail shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that’s ever searched for a beachside brunch. The Boathouse Group is the master of attaining beautiful waterside venues and pairing them with their famous menu and interior fitouts. The Boathouse at Palm Beach is a stunning addition to their group, literally on the water."

"On a sunny summer day, what better place to be then by the waterside. The Boathouse Palm Beach offers a quintessential taste of Australia with spectacular beach views. You’ll feel like you’re on holiday eating here at one of the best outdoor dining restaurants Sydney has to offer."

"Constructed in 1858, Rouse Hill Estate was the home of Richard Rouse, the Colonial Superintendent of Public Works and Convicts at Parramatta, and the generations of his family thereafter (six generations in total) and is an example of the ‘rude’ timber farm buildings that were found throughout rural Australia. A visit to Rouse Hill Estate is quite interesting. The site is the very place where the 1804 ‘Vinegar Hill’ convict rebellion occurred, and the kids can explore the original school that is on the site as well."

"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."

"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."