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Cattai picnic shelters

Cattai National Park

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Overview

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Cattai picnic shelters, near Windsor, are several large picnic shelters available for venue hire. Enjoy your next family celebration or nature-based event with the Hawkesbury River as your backdrop.

Venue is suitable for
Private party or function, wedding ceremonies and wedding reception
Capacity
Maximum people: 16
Facilities
Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, toilets
Fees

Rates and availability are displayed when making an online booking.

Entry fees
Park entry fees apply
Availability
Available for hire 8am to 6pm from May to August and 8am to 8pm from September to April. The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Bookings
Book online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
Other Information
  • Exclusive use of the shelter is available but not the whole picnic area.
  • Picnic shelters can be booked in advance for a fee. Booking reservations must be made 4 or more day(s) in advance.
  • Visitors are welcome to use the picnic shelters if they haven't been booked
  • Please note the park's opening hours as gates are locked at closing time
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Hire 1 or several of the 8 large picnic shelters in Cattai National Park, located on the banks of the tranquil Hawkesbury River. The shelters make a great place for weddings, birthday parties, family celebrations or reunions.

There’s plenty of space for children to run and ride around the picnic area, making Cattai picnic shelters an ideal child-friendly venue.

Aside from being a picturesque location framed by lush parklands, Cattai picnic area is also quite accessible.

Your guests can enjoy a leisurely walk to the historic homestead where you can take a peek into Australian history. Or take advantage of the river and incorporate canoeing or fishing into your relaxed celebrations.

For directions, safety and practical information, see venue info

Explore the area

  • A picnic shed with two picnic tables underneath, at Cattai picnic area in Cattai National Park, on the Hawkesbury River. Photo: David Bush © DPE

    Cattai picnic area

    Ideal for a picnic or barbecue, Cattai picnic area is located close to historic sites on the Hawkesbury River banks. Visit for birdwatching and paddling.

  • Parents sit outside their tent beside the Hawkesbury River while their kids play soccer, at Cattai campground in Cattai National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

    Cattai campground

    Enjoy a weekend away camping at Cattai National Park along the Hawkesbury River. Go walking, camping, canoeing and bike riding before cooking up a barbecue feast.

  • Historic grain silos, Cattai National Park. Photo: Photo: John Yurasek

    Cattai Homestead and historic farm buildings

    Cattai Homestead and historic farm buildings near Windsor, just north of Sydney, are an important part of Australian history and a must-see for history buffs.

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Park info

  • in Cattai National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
  • Cattai National Park is open 8am to 6pm from May to August and 8am to 8pm from September to April. The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day (including motorbikes). Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

    Buy annual pass
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