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	Cattai National Park

Rating (of 5)
*Description*	Camping and picnic area on banks of the Hawkesbury River
*Location*	33° 33′ CD" S . 150° 53′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : * km * of Windsor NSW and ** km * of Sydney Prominent feature : Cattai National Park
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Extensive well-grassed and well maintained picnic area and camping area with large shelters featuring cement floors and large tables and bench seating. Shelters can be booked ahead for picnic groups of up t.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Attractions*
	Camping and picnic area is alongside the river. There is limited access to the water's edge for swimming, or you can jump off the jetty, or throw the fishing line in there. Boat launching not permitted, but canoes would be okay. Good playground facility. Lots of gras.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Lots of space. Well maintained grounds and ablutions. Hot showers. Very quiet during the week out of school holiday.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Gets busy in school holidays and weekends. Speed boats whizz past from time to time so it's wise not to swim out into the middle of the river. The elevated BBQs have narrow fire boxes, and with the .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*LRC Recommendation*
	Go during the week during school term. Good rendevous point if you are meeting folk from S.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Activities for the Kids*
	Playground, fishing, .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Considerations for those with disabilities*
	No special facilities, although the ground is generally only slightly .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Description of Camping / Accommodation facilities*
	Open grassy area, sites are undefined - find your own spot. Each shelter + BBQ can accommodate a group of around .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	Cattai website


*History on the area*
	Cattai Farm was originally a land grant to First Fleet assistant surgeon Thomas Arndell, and remained in his family for over 170 years. The present-day homestead is the 2nd one built on the site and was constructed in 1821. Th.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*How do I get there*
	From the Windsor Road, about 1 km SE of Windsor, take the Pitt Town Road which heads NE towards Wisemans Ferry. Around approx 1.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	NSW Parks office, Windsor: Tel: 02 4572 3100. Fax: 02 4580 2714. Street address: Scheyville National P.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	22/11/2008 LRC Stewart Needham

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Document produced on 03-02-2010