Nepean Belle: Why do a Nepean River cruise from Jamisontown NSW?
The Nepean Belle paddlewheeler offers great views of the Nepean Gorge and Blue Mountains on its Nepean River cruises from Jamisontown, NSW.
The Nepean Belle paddlewheeler in Jamisontown, NSW, offers a great way of exploring Greater Sydney’s western boundary.
It’s the Nepean River that’s usually accepted as where Western Sydney ends and the Blue Mountains region begins. The elevation starts climbing as you cross the Nepean River. There’s rumpled green scenery to the west as the foothills start appearing.
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Things to do in Jamisontown, NSW: Nepean River Cruise
A Nepean River cruise on the Nepean Belle paddlewheeler, therefore, offers rather delightful scenery. It departs from Jamisontown, NSW. This is part of Greater Sydney but 56km west of Sydney CBD and the next suburb south of Penrith.
The Nepean Belle paddlewheeler departs from the Nepean River Jetty at Tench Reserve, which is right next to the boat ramp M4 Western Motorway bridge. Parking for these Penrith river cruises is available along Tench Avenue or in the car park a few metres up the loop road.
Nepean Belle paddlewheeler cruises
There are several different Nepean River cruises available on the Nepean Belle from Jamisontown. These include a 1.5 hour morning cruise boarding at 9.30am and costing $29 per person. There’s also a twilight river feast in the evening. This includes a three course dinner, served as the paddlewheeler chugs its way along the river. This river cruise lasts three hours and costs from $79.
The main product, however, is the scenic adventure cruise. This 2.5 hour Nepean River cruise boards at 11.30am, departing Jamisontown at noon.
Nepean Belle paddlewheeler adventure cruise
The adventure cruise heads through the Nepean Gorge, with marvellous views of the river and Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Commentary along the way goes into the geology, nature and history of the area.
This Nepean River paddlewheeler cruise costs from $63. Advance Penrith river cruise bookings are required and should be made via the Nepean Belle website.
Other Sydney cruise options include a sunset dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour.
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