Cattai picnic shelters

Cattai National Park

Overview

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

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.

Explore the area

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.
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.
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.

Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/cattai-picnic-shelters/local-alerts

General enquiries

National Parks Contact Centre
7am to 7pm daily
1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

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 (//pass.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/).

See more info on the venue

Venue info

All the practical information you need to know about Cattai picnic shelters.

Getting there and parking

To get to Cattai picnic area, take the park turn off from Cattai Road or Wisemans Ferry Road. You'll find the picnic area about 2km along the road.

Road quality

Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

Parking is available on the main road of the park, as well as at Cattai picnic area with no marked spots.

Facilities

Please leave the area clean and tidy. If significant cleaning is required there may be a fee. Please take all waste with you when you go.

Toilets

Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

Maps and downloads

Cattai picnic shelters factsheet

Safety messages

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach, the rocks or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing and rock fishing safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Paddling safety

To make your paddling or kayaking adventure safer and more enjoyable, check out these paddling safety tips.

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Water activities

Beaches, rivers and lakes in NSW national parks offer lots of opportunities for water activities. Please take care in the water and find out how to help your family and friends stay safe around water.

Wildlife safety

Keep yourself and our wildlife safe by understanding the risks of wildlife encounters and how to avoid them.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Assistance may be required to access this area, including some grassy surfaces.

Permitted

Food and drink

You may bring your own food as well as portable gas or charcoal barbeques fitted with drip trays for cooking.
Commercial catering allowed with consent.
Limited alcohol consumption by guests is permitted and amounts must be detailed on application form.

Plant materials

Petals, flowers and flower arrangements containing no seed material.
A florist can arrange this for you on request.

Structures, staging, furniture and amusements

Decorations can be attached by cable ties or tape and must be removed and taken away at the end of the booking.

Commercial filming and photography

Commercial photography and video requires a small scale photography license.

Power, lighting and amplified sound

There is no publicly available power.
1 single speaker portable PA system or music player with an amplifier no greater than 50 watts.
Volume must be kept at a level that does not interfere with other park user’s quiet enjoyment of the park.
Lighting may be permitted and must be detailed on application.

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Cycling

Fishing

Prohibited

Balloons, plant materials and animals are not permitted, including:

Balloon arches and balloon displays
Decorations consisting of flowers or plant materials that contain seeds or vines and exotic plant materials
Cannons and launchers or poppers
Throwing confetti, rice, petals or streamers
Candles or open flames

Horse-drawn carriages are not permitted at this venue.

Tents, marquees and banners are not permitted. Please do not put up signage or cordon off structures.

Jumping castles and water play equipment including water balloons, slip 'n' slides and sprinklers are not permitted.

NPWS encourages the use of more eco-friendly alternatives such as bubbles and wind wheels.

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.