Wisemans Retreat Motel - Wisemans Ferry

Riverside retreat on 50 acres along the Hawkesbury River with a 82 ft saltwater pool and farm-to-table dining

Accommodations

Wisemans Retreat offers 54 rooms, including Superior Double or Twin Rooms with Lake View and Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms with Balcony. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a bar fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms provide a lounge area, dining space, and a spa bath.

Dining

The on-site Heritage Valley Café serves local produce meals for breakfast and lunch. For dinner, the Long Table Farm Restaurant offers Mediterranean sharing plates from the hotel's regenerative farm on Fridays and Saturdays. The last Sunday each month features a Communal Long Lunch at $110 per person, a multi-course feast celebrating seasonal ingredients.

Recreation

The property has a 82 ft saltwater swimming pool, a separate kids' pool, a tennis court, and a beach volleyball court. Guests can fish along the Hawkesbury River or use the BBQ facilities in the picnic area. The extensive 50-acre grounds also include an outdoor fireplace and direct access to Dharug National Park for hiking.

Business & Events

The retreat at Wisemans has flexible meeting and conference facilities designed for small groups of up to 100 guests. These spaces are suitable for corporate events, team building, and private functions. The on-site restaurant can host dinner events, and the grounds offer outdoor activities for team building, including tennis and volleyball.

Family-Friendly Stays

Families can use the kids' pool and enjoy outdoor activities like tennis, beach volleyball, and fishing. The retreat Wisemans Ferry provides family rooms with extra space and some with bunk beds. Close attractions include Fords Farm for fruit picking and the Hangman's Rock hiking trail.

• Location: On the banks of Hawkesbury River, 30-minute drive from Castle Hill
• Rooms: 54 rooms with river or mountain views, some with spa bath
• Dining: Long Table Farm Restaurant & Heritage Valley Café
• Activities: 82 ft saltwater pool, tennis, beach volleyball, fishing
• Business: Meeting facilities for up to 100 guests
• Family: Kids' pool, family rooms, nearby fruit picking and hiking