Departs
Sydney Daily
Tour length
1 day
Travel by
Coach
Fitness
Easy
Tour summary
Pricing per person (pp)
Tour description
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Travel in comfort aboard your Coach Holidays & Tours luxury coach as you journey into the heart of the Hawkesbury for a fascinating look at the region’s earliest colonial settlements and enduring landmarks.
Your knowledgeable step-on guide will bring the region’s history to life as you enjoy a scenic and fully guided drive-through experience featuring:
• Richmond Park – uncover its colonial origins and why this landmark continues to hold significance today.
• Richmond’s early colonial cemetery – providing insight into the lives, challenges and stories of the district’s first settlers.
• Scenic drive towards Windsor – hear tales of notable figures, pioneering families and the shaping of the Hawkesbury’s historic identity.
• Windsor’s public square & St Matthew’s Church – admire Governor Macquarie’s 19th-century town planning, including one of Australia’s finest Georgian churches designed by Francis Greenway.
• The Macquarie Arms Hotel – view Australia’s oldest pub and surrounding heritage buildings in Windsor’s historic precinct.
• Wilberforce – see a well-preserved example of Governor Macquarie’s planned township model, complete with a church, school and public square.
Please note: This tour is conducted entirely from within the coach, and some views may be partially restricted due to seating and traffic.
Following your heritage discoveries, enjoy a hearty lunch at Club Richmond, offering warm hospitality and a relaxing atmosphere before your return journey home.
This immersive day tour is perfect for guests who enjoy local history, storytelling and a relaxed scenic experience.
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