Kayak Camping Mission to Marramarra Orchard

Itinerary

Day 1: Upstream

Stop At: Bar Island Historic Site, Berowra Creek Hawkesbury River, Berowra Waters, Hornsby, New South Wales Australia
Find ancient middens, the ruins of the old church, and the cemetery with dozens of graves of early settlers
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Marramarra National Park, Canoelands, North Sydney, New South Wales 2157 Australia
This used to be one of the food bowls of Sydney. Port Jackson (Sydney harbour) gave the early settlers little love, so they tried the more fertile banks around the Hawkesbury. An orchard still remains.
Duration: 12 hours

Stop At: Hawkesbury River NSW Brooklyn NSW, New South Wales 2083 Australia
The mighty Hawkesbury has captivated peoples' imaginations since the dream time. On this tour we paddle our way beneath its towering sandstone cliffs on the way towards Marramarra
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Marramarra Creek campground, Smugglers Ridge Track, Fiddletown NSW 2159, Australia
Our home for the night - under the stars amongst the orchard
Duration: 12 hours

Stop At: Muogamarra Nature Reserve, Old Pacific Highway, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
This highly protected piece of bushland provides habitat for countless bird and plant species. We can take a short hike up the path, or a longer hike up the spur through the bush, to an incredible lookout over our paddling route up the river
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping at Marramarra Orchard Campground. All food and equipment provided.

Day 2: Downstream

Stop At: Marramarra Creek campground, Smugglers Ridge Track, Fiddletown NSW 2159, Australia
Explore the area before heading down the river
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Peats Bite, Sunny Corner, Hawkesbury River NSW 2083, Australia
Option to stop at this iconic restaurant for a well deserved lunch
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Nothing quite like a camp breakfast in the bush
• Lunch: For something special, guests can choose to purchase lunch at Peats Bite
No accommodation included on this day.