Guide to Sackville North New South Wales Australia

Sackville North is a rural locality on the northern bank of the Hawkesbury River, about 75 kilometres north-west of central Sydney. It faces Sackville across the water, and the two are joined by one of the free car ferries that make a drive along the river so enjoyable.

Known For

• The free Sackville car ferry
• Water-skiing on the Hawkesbury
• Quiet river and bush scenery

The locality is a narrow strip of farms and holiday parks between the river and steep, forested ridges. A single road follows the bank, with the ferry ramp at its southern end.

Things To Do in Sackville North

Cross on the Ferry

The cable ferry runs day and night, apart from scheduled maintenance closures, and takes only a few minutes. It is one of five such ferries on the Hawkesbury and its tributaries.

Water Sports

The reach beside the ferry is one of the busiest in the state for water-skiing and wakeboarding, and holiday parks along the bank have boat ramps, camping and cabins.

Drive the River Road

From the ferry, the road leads north along the river to Lower Portland, where another ferry crosses near the mouth of the Colo River, and on to Wisemans Ferry. Another road climbs east to Maroota on the ridge.

Where To Stay

Riverside holiday parks offer camping, caravan sites and cabins.

Hotels and motels are found in Windsor.

Eat & Drink

There are no shops or cafes, apart from park kiosks in the busy season, so bring what you need.

History

The river here is Dharug and Darkinjung country. Settlers farmed the narrow flats from the early 1800s, relying on boats to reach the markets. The old public school, opened in the 1870s, is now an environmental education centre for visiting school groups.

Getting to Sackville North

Drive via Windsor and Wilberforce to Sackville and cross on the ferry, about an hour and a half from the city centre. There is no public transport.