Welcome to The Sydney Hills! As a new resident, you have a great opportunity to explore your new home.
The Hills Shire Council in conjunction with Hills, Hawkesbury & Riverlands Tourism (HHART) covers a wide expanse from North Parramatta right out to Wisemans Ferry and Cattai on the magnificent Hawkesbury River.
To make the most of your Shire, take a look around and explore! Council and HHART offer many great ways to help you enjoy your own backyard where everything is “closer than you think!”
There are two accredited Visitor Information Centres that service The Sydney Hills. Both are staffed by a friendly and enthusiastic group of tourism volunteers providing welcoming service, seven days a week.
The Centres provide information on events, accommodation, restaurants, attractions, conference/wedding venues, kids holiday camps, free maps and so much more. There are tours available at both properties to learn about their history (see below for centre details).
Discover Your Local
Region
Rouse Hill Visitor Information Centre, Mungerie House 16 Bellcast Road, Rouse Hill (off Windsor Road)
Phone: (02) 8814 6909 Fax: (02) 8883 5273
Email: [email protected]
Dural Visitor Information Centre, Roughley House & The Pines 656A Old Northern Road, Dural Phone: (02) 9651 4411
Fax: (02) 9651 4513 Email: [email protected]
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Shopping at Rouse Hill Farmers Mat Castle Harketsill
Cycling WisemanHouseboas Ferryting at
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Maroota
Both centres are open seven days a week
Weekedays 9:30am - 3:30pm Weekends 9:30am - 4:00pm
www.hhart.com.au
Rouse Hill Visitor Information Centre, Mungerie House
The newest Hills centre is located just off Windsor Road within historic Mungerie House, a homestead dating back to the 1870’s. There is an interpretation room that currently screens an educational short film on the battle of Vinegar Hill. There is also a permanent exhibition of lifesize wooden pioneer family and a single soldier. Created by the master champion chainsaw carver Kevin Gilders in 2001 for the Centenary of Federation. Tours are FREE however we appreciate a gold coin donation to go towards special projects for Mungerie House.
Dural Visitor Information Centre, Roughley House &
The Pines
Set on a hill at Dural with views across to the Blue Mountains the Centre shares the property with historic Roughley House (circa 1856) and property The Pines. The Pines is home to the concert series called Jazz at The Pines which runs throughout the warmer months every year. At Jazz you can bring your own picnic lunch and relax to the sweet sounds of live music. Free tours of Roughley House are also offered throughout the afternoon. A wonderful way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon!
There are also a few satellite Visitor Centres throughout the Shire so help is never far away;
• The Hills Shire Council Chambers 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills
• Rouse Hill House and Farm 21 Guntawong Road, Rouse Hill
(Windsor Road entrance, opposite Annangrove Road, will be opened late 2011)
• Convict Road Kiosk
Old Northern road, next to Wisemans Ferry Park and beside main car ferry
FREE Information and Assistance
The Information Centres can assist you on what there is to see and do for you, your family and your visiting friends and relatives in the Sydney Hills and beyond including our neighbouring shires Hawkesbury and Hornsby.
Websites to Visit
There are a few tourism related websites you can visit that will assist you in getting to know youre Shire better. There you will find online information on local accommodation, attractions, dining options, wedding venues, conference venues, shopping options, upcoming events and much more;
* Hills, Hawkesbury & Riverlands Tourism www.hhart.com.au
* Hills Shire Council
www.sydneyhills.com.au
* Discover Sydney Hills
www.sydneyhillsaustralia.com.au Dining at West in the ParShakespekare
Orange Blossom Australia Day at
Balcombe Heights
Golfi ng at Cattai History atVista Farm Bella
Festival
Pennant Hills
Rouse Hill Visitor
Dural Visitor
Information Centre
Information Centre www.facebook.com/Hawkesbury
“Discover the Hawkesbury & Hills District”
Jazz at Th e Pines
