Things To Do
There is so much to do both at Dido’s Place and its surrounds. Be sure to check out the Hawkesbury Tourism Information Centre which is located at Ham Common (opposite Richmond RAAF Base), 1/328 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Richmond, 2753. We also have a large selection of regularly updated brochures and local history books at Dido’s Place for your convenience.
Other resources include:
Outdoors at Dido’s Place you can…
Go for a bushwalk down to Robert Creek searching for platypuses
Try your luck at fishing for carp in the dam (rods provided)
Go birdwatching and spot the Rosellas frolicking in the grass
Curl up in front of the outdoor fire on the outdoor lounge with a glass of wine and a book from the library
Immerse yourself in our large outdoor spa and take in the scenery
Keep the kids busy and tire them out on the trampoline with a basketball hoop
Forage in the herb and veggie patch
Use the telescope and star gaze on a clear night
Enjoy a game of FootGolf, Cricket, Croquet or Finska
Relax and meditate or do Yoga or Tai Chi surrounded by serene bushland (yoga mats provided)
Roast marshmallows, chestnuts and potatoes over the campfire
Indoors at Dido’s Place you can…
Cook up a storm in our fully equipped kitchen
Catch up on some reading with our diverse selection of books or your favourite program on Netflix
Play board games and Nintendo Classic on a rainy day
Build an epic creation on our retro Duplo Lego table
Keep the kids busy with a room dedicated to them filled with toys, colouring in books and DVDs
Fire up the BBQ and dine alfresco
Sing your heart out on our Karaoke machine
Get competitive and have fun playing indoor Ping Pong
Undertake a prearranged art class with Sharon Flynn, a Sri Lankan Cooking class with Suzanne Herft or a Flower Arranging class with Vintage Wildflowers.
our retro duplo table is always a big hit!
nothing says the great outdoors than sitting by the campfire
RELAX IN THE OUTDOOR SPA & TAKE IN THE VIEW
Local Places To Visit
For the Adventurous…
Take the cable cars and skyways at Scenic World Blue Mountains and discover Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters, Katoomba Cascades and Witches Leap
Take a tour of the Blue Mountains Glow Worm Tunnel
Come face to face and meet a Cheetah at the Wild Cat Conservation Centre
Go 4 Wheel Driving, drive the windy roads along the wild ridges of Wollemi National Park
Explore and go bushwalking on the many local tracks (book available at Dido’s Place)
Go horse riding at Tathren Stud & Riding School (prior bookings essential)
Take a trail bike out on a course with Bilpin Moto Adventures or a WRX, V8 Buggy or UTV with Off Rush Sydney
For the Sportsman/woman…
Get out on the open road for a cycle on the many local bike routes (book available at Dido’s Place)
Go fishing, kayaking or waterskiing on the Hawkesbury and Colo Rivers
For the Foodies…
Eat your way through Richmond Good Food Market every Saturday 8am - 1pm and pick up local produce from St Alban’s Village Markets which run once a month
Go mushroom picking in the forests of Oberon
Grab some fragrant takeaway from the Baan or Erawat Indian Restaurant
Pick your own fruit and vegetables at TNT Produce, Bilpin Botanic Orchard, Bilpin Fruit Bowl and Pine Crest Orchard
Try the famous apple pies at Pie In The Sky Roadhouse
Discover new restaurants The Butler’s Pantry, the Melange Bilpin and the Drunken Chef
Feast on mouth watering burgers at Daddy’s Burgers ‘n Wings and Barrels & Ashes
Grab a great Aussie pub meal at the Royal Richmond Hotel, Archibald Hotel or Kravings Bistro
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean using Hawkesbury fresh produce at Schembraes
Indulge with freshly baked pastries at 50Three Cafe & Patisserie or pies at South Windsor Pie Stop
Grab a big breakfast at Lime & Coconut Cafe, Simon’s Cafe or the Crepe Escape in Windsor
Enjoy fish ‘n’ chips from Windsor Seafoods (temporarily closed) or Macquarie Park Boathouse Cafe & Restaurant by the Hawkesbury River
For those that like a Good Drop…
Visit the local cellar doors with Hawkesbury Valley Winery Tours with door to door pick up
Try the local wines from Bull Ridge Estate Winery, Tizzana Winery and Jubilee Vineyard Estate
Catch Karu Distillery and Gypsy Fox on a Saturday at the Richmond Good Food Markets
Try the locally grown apple ciders at Hillbilly Cider and Bilpin Cider Co.
Visit Barrels & Ashes for mouth watering cocktails, an extensive whisky list and a delicious smokehouse menu
Relax with a cocktail or local wine at Schembraes in Kurrajong Village
For the Kids…
Go an an amazing rail journey, soak up the sights and smell along the Zig Zag Railway
Go apple picking in Bilpin at Bilpin Botanic Orchards, Pine Crest Orchard, Bilpin Fruit Bowl or TNT Pick your own
Immerse yourself in sunflowers at Glenbernie Family Farms
Feed an Alpaca at Madisons Mountain Retreat
Check out the farmyard animals and pick your own mandarins at Watkins Orchard
Visit the International House of Candy at Lollies ‘n’ Stuff or create your own soft serve masterpiece at Delicious Desserts
Grab a crazy shake and a burger at the Goodie Goodie Gumdrops Cafe in Kurrajong Village
Go horse riding at Calm Wood Equestrian Centre (prior bookings essential)
Cool off in Summer at the local pools at Richmond Swimming Centre
For the History Buffs…
Discover what life was like 100 years ago at the Australiana Pioneer Village
Take a heritage walk or drive around the Hawkesbury
Devour scrumptious scones and learn all about the history of the historic Ebenezer Church
Discover some of the oldest churches in Australia, right here in the Hawkesbury
Visit the cool climate gardens at the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens and Wildwood Gardens
Drive along and discover the historical remnants of the Convict Trail
Visit the Hawkesbury Museum and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
Trace back your Hawkesbury family history at the Hawkesbury Library
Discover the Aboriginal history in Yengo National Park
Take a self-guided audio walk and listen to 11 Stories from the River Dyarubbin
For those looking for a Little R&R…
Relax at the Japanese Bathhouse in Lithgow
Take a walking tour of the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens
Discover local art at the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, Purple Noon Gallery, Scapes of Art Gallery & follow the Hawkesbury Artists and Artisans Trail
Book yourself in for a beauty treatment or a massage at The Cottage in Kurrajong Village
Visit Mumma’s Melts in Windsor for ingredients to make your ultimate bubble bath
Cleanse yourself with Reiki, Chakra Balancing and Crystal Healing at The Reiki Nook
Undertake a jewellery making workshop nearby with Tracy Kelly
Take a Bush Beauty Mud Bath at Wollemi Love Cabins Berambing
Book an in-house Massage with Masseuse Kim from Heal Me Mobile Massage
Have fun on the wheel in a private pottery class at Tasman Clayworks in Windsor
For the Boutique Shopper…
Visit Kurrajong and go boutique shopping at Carey & Co, Whispering Elk and Urban Road Boutique
Head out a little further to Leura Village for frocks, gifts and accessories
Check out the gorgeous boutique stores of Windsor such as Hidden Treasures, Manor Little One and By a Farmer’s Daughter. In Richmond, you’ll find the gorgeous Juan & Me Boutique and One of Three Boutique.
