Located just one hour from Sydney, the Hawkesbury Valley is a visitors dream. Home to a myriad of B&B's, cottages, resorts, hotels and motels, it is also home to some truly unique places to stay that add that little something extra to your holiday.

Soothed by the sound of water? Then a stay on one the houseboats for which the Hawkesbury River is famous just can't be beaten. Be the captain of your own fully equipped modern houseboats that sleep from 2 to 10 people and set your own course and speed along the lengths of the great Hawkesbury. The region also boast the only houseboat in Australia that is fully adapted to make it wheelchair accessible.

Being a region so rich in history, the Hawkesbury is dotted with National Trust listed buildings that have been converted into delightful accommodation surprises. You can sleep in the original Court House and Lock up at St Albans, the old Doctors house at Windsor, or even one of Australia's oldest wineries at Ebenezer.

While in the country why not enjoy the lifestyle. The Hawkesbury is home to operational farms, horse studs, native animals reserves, and alpaca studs that offer great farm stay retreats - comfortable, quality accommodation, great food, and some of the best scenery around - great fun for the kids.