The magnificent Hawkesbury River waterways and estuary include the river itself and the spectacular waters at the mouth in the drowned river valley and includes Cowan Waters, Pittwater and Broken Bay. There are more than 100 km of navigable river and 1000 sq km of waterways to explore. The waters are clothed by the beautiful native forests and heathlands of the Hawkesbury Sandstone National Parks. This area is just perfect for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating and sailing in the huge expanse of diverse waterway types ranging from ocean to bays and inlets, estuaries, lakes and lagoons to rivers, and from coves to delighful inlets. The Hawkesbury River offers wonderful cruising in motor boats and sailing enjoying the spectacular scenery and natural habitats and the surrounding hills and catchment.
There are many secluded sandy beaches all along the fringing Hawkesbury Sandstone National Parks that are ideal for camping, picnics, moorings or a bushwalk adventures climbing up the headlands to enjoy the view. There are many boatshed, cafes, ferries, restaurants, charter boats, boat taxis and yachts and other fabulous facilities for a memorable vacation or weekend getaway in this wonderful area Visitors can cruise, sail, paddle or ride in your own boat through these waters for weeks and never see it all. There is a variety of accommodation, amenities, recreational facilities and attractions at Brooklyn, Bobbin Head, Berowra Waters and Church Point.