Begin your day with a peaceful stop at Cumberland State Forest, where you’ll stretch your legs and take in the natural bushland surrounds before continuing on to Castle Hill.

At the Powerhouse Discovery Centre, enjoy a fully guided tour through one of Australia’s most fascinating and wide-ranging collections of historical artefacts. From tin toys and vintage trams to textiles, scientific instruments and Indigenous cultural pieces, the collection spans the worlds of design, decorative arts, transport, innovation, and social history.

The Centre houses items directly connected to the history of Castle Hill and greater northwest Sydney. Each tour is tailored to your group’s interests, whether you’re curious about science and technology or drawn to social and cultural heritage. Simply let us know your group’s focus and the tour will be crafted to suit.

After the museum, continue to the peaceful riverside surrounds of Berowra Waters, where you’ll sit down to a relaxing lunch at the Water Vista Café* enjoy 2 pieces of flathead fish, chips, salad or enjoy a fresh quiche and salad option—each served with a scoop of ice cream with a choice of topping. It’s the perfect way to reflect on a day filled with discovery and connection to our shared past.

*Please note tea and coffee station cannot be included, in line with the lunch venue’s policy.