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Embark on a journey to Berowra Waters , where winter casts its enchanting spell , transforming this hidden gem into a mesmerising wonderland . As you travel the winding roads and spy glimpses of the mighty Hawkesbury River , you will arrive at a place where your worries will disappear and you will feel like you are a million miles away from everything .
Discover a range of boutique , water access only , accommodation options . You can snuggle up and unwind with your partner , have fun with the whole family or explore with a group of friends . Wake up to the breathtaking sight of the morning mist leaving , unveiling a landscape bathed in golden sunlight beckoning you to explore .
With a range of dining options and activities , your Sydney escape can be as relaxed or as busy as you want . Indulge in a fine dining experience at Berowra Waters Inn , a true Italian experience at A Chef Secrets or a casual café style meal at the
Water Vista Café .
Bask in the winter sunlight and venture outdoors to explore the pristine beauty of Berowra Waters . Take a leisurely hike along the Great North Walk or glide along the glassy surface of the creek in a kayak , fish from your private pontoon or just sit and read a book .
In Berowra Waters , winter is not just a season but a magical experience waiting to be savored . Just under an hour from Sydney CBD , this place makes the perfect Sydney Escape or Weekend Getaway .
Visit www . berowrawatersholidays . com . au for further information .
Winter Special *: Mention this article / ad and receive a complimentary bottle of red OR sparkling and chocolates on arrival plus three nights for the price of two when booking during the months of May , June and July 2024 .
* Terms and conditions apply . Subject to availability and not available over public holidays .
BEROWRA WATERS Sydney ’ s best kept secret One of the most beautiful & scenic waterways right on your own doorstep
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HIDDEN IN THE HILLS Native Iris by Lachlan Turner
When walking along any bush track that passes through open forest and into heathland it is possible to spot small splashes of purplish blue which stand out in contrast to the surrounding vegetation . The colour is more pronounced if the sun is shining directly onto the plant .
This could well be the flower of the Native Iris ( Patersonia sericea ). This perennial herb is found growing in sandy soils found in those habitats mentioned above . Mostly , it grows in small clumps of two or more singular plants , with the leaves growing from the base of the plant .
In ideal locations where the smaller clumps have been allowed naturally to propagate and spread , it is possible to locate what appears to be a much larger group of single plants growing adjacent to each other . These could be mistaken as being a single spreading
plant .
Flowers usually appear on a slender stalk up to about 500mm above the surrounding vegetation , which may consist of short grasses and sedges which favour the same growing conditions .
The main flowering period for the Native Iris is from July through to December . So , keep your eye out for this flower when you are enjoying a late winter or early spring bushwalk .
There are two similar species - Patersonia longifolia and Patersonia fragilis , which possess a remarkably similar appearance . Yet another variation , Patersonia glabrata , has a similar flower but its leaves do not emanate from the base of the plant but rather grow from the stems on which the flower forms .
Do not be tempted to pick any wildflowers as they need to mature on the plant and drop their seeds in order to naturally propagate for subsequent seasons . What is more , these attractive flowers usually only last a day .
THE HILLS INDEPENDENT theindependentmagazine . com . au ISSUE 107 // MAY 2024 27