Where does the Hawkesbury River start and finish?

Hawkesbury River, river rising in the Great Dividing Range north of Lake George, New South Wales, Australia, and flowing 293 miles (472 km) north and east to the Tasman Sea at Broken Bay. It drains an area of about 8,390 square miles (21,730 square km).

What towns are on the Hawkesbury River?

Hawkesbury Towns

• Bilpin.
• Ebenezer.
• Kurrajong.
• Pitt Town.
• Richmond.
• St Albans.
• Wilberforce.
• Windsor.

Are there sharks in the Hawkesbury River?

There has never been a reported shark attack on the River but it is said that many have gone missing.

Is the Hawkesbury River fresh or saltwater?

The water is fresh by the time you reach the Colo River at Lower Portland. Then it’s onto Ebenezer, Cattai and Windsor.

Where is Pittwater in Sydney?

Pittwater is a semi-mature tide dominated drowned valley estuary, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the Sydney central business district, New South Wales, Australia; being one of the bodies of water that separate greater Metropolitan Sydney from the Central Coast.

How is the Hawkesbury River important to Sydney?

Australian history since colonisation The Hawkesbury River was one of the major transportation routes for transporting food from the surrounding area to Sydney during the 1800s.

Is the Hawkesbury River important to Sydney?

Sydney’s river of life! The Hawkesbury River and its tributaries encircle Greater Sydney on the north side. Soon after being settled by Europeans, it became an important farming area and was the ‘food basket’ for the first settlement at Sydney Cove.

Where is the most shark attacks in Australia?

Western Australian
The coast of Western Australian is the most deadly, with 18 fatal shark attacks. South Australia has the next deadliest coastline with 11 recorded fatalities, followed by Queensland (9), NSW (7) and Tasmania (2). This means Western Australia accounts for 38% of the country’s total shark-related fatalities.

What is the farthest inland a bull shark has been found?

Alton
The furthest inland a bull shark has ever been seen in North America is Alton, Ill. Alton sits along the Mississippi River about 15 miles north of St. Louis, and 1750 miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

Are there sharks in Berowra Waters?

Yes, there are sharks in the… – Berowra Waters Marina | Facebook.

What Aboriginal land is warriewood on?

Warriewood is on Sydney’s northern beaches, between Mona Vale and North Narrabeen, in the Pittwater local government area. This was once a ‘wet’ part of the coast.

Where is the Hawkesbury River in South Australia?

The Hawkesbury River (also Hawkesbury-Nepean River ), is a semi–mature tide dominated drowned valley estuary located to the west and north of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The Hawkesbury River and its associated main tributary, the Nepean River, virtually encircle the metropolitan region…

Where is the train station on the Hawkesbury River?

The Hawkesbury River and its associated main tributary, the Nepean River, almost encircles the metropolitan region of Sydney. Ad. Hawkesbury River railway station is a heritage-listed railway station located on the Main North and Central Coast–Newcastle lines in Brooklyn in the Hornsby Shire local government area of New South Wales, Australia.

What to do in the Hawkesbury River region?

Use this interactive digital guide to explore the Hawkesbury. Discover places to stay, restaurants, local produce, hikes, history and adventures on the water. Or follow one of three itineraries through the region that give you a taste of what’s on offer. In the Hawkesbury, the river’s just the beginning.

Where are the national parks in Hawkesbury NSW?

The Hawkesbury Region is home to most of Greater Sydney’s national parks and nature reserves including Blue Mountains, Wollemi, Yengo, Cattai, Scheyville, Parr, Dharug and Windsor Downs.