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Our Surrounds.

Onsite Activites

  • Scenic view of a lush park with trees, grass, and shrubbery under a clear blue sky.

    45 acres of private grounds

  • Outdoor swimming pool with palm trees and houses in the background.

    Outdoor swimming pool

  • Outdoor fire pit with flames on grass, palm tree in background.

    Firepits

    Limited bookings available email reception before your stay.

  • Croquet mallet hitting a red ball on grass next to a green ball and a wicket

    Lawn games

    Available at reception

  • A man in a white shirt holding tongs stands by an outdoor grill in a park-like setting with green grass and trees in the background. There is a bottle of red wine and two glasses on a tiled surface nearby.

    BBQs

    Cooking and eating utensils available at recepion

  • Close-up of a person holding a fishing rod with a fly reel, backlit by the sun, near a body of water.

    River Fishing

    Rods for site

  • Tennis ball on a tennis court with red surface and white lines.

    Tennis & Basketball Courts

    Rackets & balls available at reception

  • Woman sitting on a dock by a calm river, holding a cup, with green forested hills in the background.

    Boat ramp

    Access available on the grounds

  • Billiard balls arranged in a triangle on a blue pool table.

    Games Room

  • Child playing on orange playground equipment outdoors with trees in the background.

    Playgrounds

    2min walk

Food and drink

  • Two-story brick building with white balcony and green trim, surrounded by palm trees and shrubs; a sign reads "Reception."

    The Pantry

    Wisemans Retreat - Onsite

  • Two bowls of gourmet dishes on a wooden table, featuring artfully presented vegetables and garnished with sauce. Fresh carrots with stems are also on the table.

    Heritage Valley Cafe

    Wisemans Ferry — 1 min walk

  • Two bicycles with gear parked in front of a building labeled 'Wisemans Ferry Central'

    Wisemans Ferry Grocer

    Wisemans Ferry — 1 min walk

  • Charcuterie board with assorted cheeses, crackers, fruits like grapes and strawberries, cured meats, nuts, and figs on a wooden board next to a wine bottle.

    Picnic Baskets

    Wisemans Retreat — Order for onsite

  • Outdoor seating area of a restaurant or cafe with tables and chairs under white and green umbrellas. Background features green hills, trees, and a cloudy sky.

    Wisemans Ferry Inn Hotel

    Wisemans Ferry - 2min walk

Walks

  • View through a cave opening showing sunlight and trees

    The Convict Trail

    The full length is 240km, built between 1826 and 1834, providing an overland route from Sydney to the Hunter Region. Once off the Vehicular Ferry (Wisemans Ferry), the main section starts 500m along Setter's Road.

  • Hiker with backpack walking along rocky cliff path surrounded by trees.

    Old Great North Road

    9km loop, 3.5 hours—4.5 hours (Grade 4—Hard). This section starts on the Devines Hill Loop. You pass a quarry with historic graffiti carved into rocks by convicts. More info here »

  • Forest trail with trees and rocky hillside in daylight

    Devines Hill

    Easy 1 hour walk (up and back) with interactive information and fun "Flee" Facts for children. Full info here »

  • Scenic view of a rural landscape with a river, surrounded by hills and vegetation.

    Finchs Line

    This is an extension of DeVine's Hill walks and provides a loop walk along the Dharg NP escarpment on the north side of the Hawkesbury River. It has great views overlooking Wisemans Ferry and takes 3-4 hours.

  • Australian bushland with green spiky grass trees and forest undergrowth

    Mill Creek Grass Track

    Family friendly .6km loop starts in the Mill Creek Camping Site on the Northern side of the Hawkesbury River. Full info here »

Outdoor Activities

  • Scenic view of a river winding through a valley at sunset, surrounded by lush green hills and silhouetted trees in the foreground with a pinkish sky.

    Hawkins Lookout

    Wisemans Retreat - 4min drive

  • Foggy cliffside with vegetation in a misty atmosphere

    Dharug National Park Walks

    Wisemans Ferry — 23min drive. Including ferry.

  • Three people kayaking on a calm river surrounded by lush greenery and distant hills.

    Kayak with Hawkesbury Houseboats

    Wisemans Ferry — 300m walk.
    Direct bookings essential.

  • A person cycling on a dirt path surrounded by trees in a forested area.

    Cycle Old Great North Rd

    Wisemans Ferry — 43km one-way.
    Grade = Hard (Allow for 1 day)

  • Person water skiing on a lake with a boat pulling them, sunlight reflecting on water, trees in the background.

    Black Diamond Wakeboarding

    Wisemans Retreat — 36min drive.
    Direct Bookings Esstienal

Family Friendly

  • Tranquil lake with forested hills in the background

    River Fishing

    Wisemans Retreat - Rods onsite

  • Child playing on an orange jungle gym outdoors with trees in the background.

    Wisemans Ferry Playground

    Wisemans Ferry — 2 min walk

  • Group of people playing lawn bowls on a sunny day, with colorful balls and casual clothing.

    Barefoot Bowls

    Wisemans Ferry — 1 min walk

  • Orange trees laden with ripe oranges in an orchard.

    Watkins Orchard

    Wisemans Ferry— 14 min drive