Cattai National Park

Cattai National Park sits where Cattai Creek meets the Hawkesbury River, northwest of Sydney, protecting an area with river forests and open spaces. The park contains walking tracks, camping grounds, and spots for water activities like canoeing and fishing.

Hope Farm Mill, built around 1806, stands as one of Australia's earliest industrial sites with its stone structure dating to this early colonial period. The park also preserves dry stone walls constructed by convicts and a homestead from the 1820s that reflect this pioneering era.

The park holds significance as a place where Aboriginal people lived and practiced their way of life for generations before Europeans arrived. Visitors can encounter multiple sites that reflect this enduring heritage.

The park is easy to explore on foot with multiple trails suitable for different fitness levels and interests. Facilities include picnic areas with barbecues, and visitors can bring their own boats or arrange canoe access to experience the river up close.

The park preserves dry stone walls built by convicts during the early colonial period that are still visible today. These walls represent the labor and craftsmanship of that era and are recognized as part of Australia's heritage.

Location: The Hills Shire Council

GPS coordinates: -33.56516,150.92708

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06