Just off the main street in Windsor, this modern building holds the local historical society's collection of assorted artefacts, as well as information on famous locals and wartime experiences. Staff can furnish you with local tourist information.
Hawkesbury Regional Museum
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
21.66 MILES
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28.14 MILES
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29.22 MILES
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Australian National Maritime Museum
28.34 MILES
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28.79 MILES
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17.34 MILES
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17.49 MILES
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8. Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
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