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Cattai Homestead and historic farm buildings

Cattai National Park

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Overview

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.

Type
Historic buildings/places
Where
245 Arndells Trail, Cattai, NSW, 2756 - in Cattai National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Accessibility
Medium
Entry fees
Park entry fees apply
Opening times
Cattai Homestead interior is currently closed for restoration work, but you can still walk around this historic site.
Please note
  • The two historic sites are best visited together. You can do this by car or on foot. They’re 1.5km apart.

Cattai National Park is made up of land originally granted to First Fleet assistant surgeon Thomas Arndell. Today, the park contains a number of historic colonial buildings associated with generations of the Arndell family who farmed along the Hawkesbury.

There are two clusters of interesting historic sites within the park to explore. There’s an early colonial dwelling, the 1820's National Trust-listed Cattai Homestead that features convict-built dry stone walls. There’s also a dairy and grain silo complex built in the 1930’s, just prior to the area becoming a recreation ground.

Roam around to explore the area’s fascinating farming heritage. You’ll find signage to fill you in on the history, along with machinery similar to that used by the Arndells displayed in neighbouring fields.

There’s plenty of other activities at Cattai National Park while you’re here – take a walk from the silos to the Hawkesbury River lookout, or enjoy a barbecue lunch at one of the picnic areas.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

 

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  • 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.

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