Discover Your Local

Ho g W use clin isem boa Region Cy ans F ting a erry t Welcome to The 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 ll Farm i er ouse H (HHART) covers a wide expanse from North at C s M t R a arkets ing a right out to Wisemans Ferry and stle H opp ill Sh Cattai on the magnificent . 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!” B t idjiga There are two accredited Visitor Information g a bu l R t shwa eser Centres that service The Sydney Hills. Both Dininwes lk ve Nor ing 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 N t are tours available at both properties to learn orw rm a est ing fa ork oota about their history (see below for centre W Mar details).

Rouse Hill Visitor Information Centre, Mungerie House 16 Bellcast Road, Rouse Hill (off ) Phone: (02) 8814 6909 Fax: (02) 8883 5273 Email: [email protected] Both centres are open seven Dural Visitor Information Centre, days a week Roughley House & The Pines Weekedays 9:30am - 3:30pm 656A Old Northern Road, Dural Weekends 9:30am - 4:00pm Phone: (02) 9651 4411 Fax: (02) 9651 4513 Email: [email protected] www.hhart.com.au There are also a few satellite Visitor Centres throughout the Shire so help is never far away; • Council Chambers 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills • Rouse Hill House and Farm 21 Guntawong Road, Rouse Hill (Windsor Road entrance, opposite Annangrove tai His Road, will be opened late 2011) at tory a g at C Vi t B • Convict Road Kiosk lfiin sta F ella Go arm 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 A ust om Balco ralia D loss Hawkesbury and Hornsby. mbe H ay a nge B l eig t Ora estiva hts F 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; t Sh es akes * Hills, Hawkesbury & Riverlands Tourism g at W in t pea inin ills he P re www.hhart.com.au D ant H ark Penn * Hills Shire Council www.sydneyhills.com.au * Discover Sydney Hills www.sydneyhillsaustralia.com.au www.facebook.com/Hawkesbury “Discover the Hawkesbury & Hills District”

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 Rou se Hill V the master champion chainsaw carver Kevin Gilders in 2001 for the Info isitor rmation C Centenary of Federation. Tours are FREE however we appreciate a gold entre 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 or ural Visit year. At Jazz you can bring your own picnic lunch and relax to the D tre tion Cen J Informa Th azz a sweet sounds of live music. Free tours of Roughley House are also h e P t offered throughout the afternoon. A wonderful way to enjoy a Sunday ines afternoon!