Discover more about the natural wonder on the doorstep of sydney – the hawkesbury river. sample the local produce, try catching a jewfish or simply relax in the sun. here is a list of our favourites places to explore to get you started.. Hawkesbury afloat at brooklyn marina on the hawkesbury river nsw australia, provides houseboats, tinnies, runabouts, bbq boats, family boats, picnic punts and commercial punts for hire. from day trips to weekly holidays, exploring the hawkesbury river is a great leisure experience.. Luxury houseboating holidays on the hawkesbury imagine this it's a beautiful day on the hawkesbury river. the sun is shining. the fish are biting..