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Retreat at Wisemans Just an hour from Sydney, on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, the Retreat at Wisemans is a great escape form the city!
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Nestled on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, come and experience the fine country hospitality at the Retreat at Wisemans. It's the perfect Hawkesbury River accommodation. Just 60 minutes from Sydney resting on 45 acres of grounds, the Retreat at Wisemans offers a range of accomodation that's perfect for a family weekend getaway or unwinding with friends around a fire under the stars. We also have a dedicated conference centre overlooking beautiful grounds that are ideal for a spectacular wedding reception and corporate team building events. If you are looking to combine work and play, the Retreat at Wisemans is the ideal New South Wales conference venue, with a dedicated conference centre that enables you to train and learn, and undertake development programs, team building and business planning sessions, while experiencing the recreational facilities the Retreat offers.

26/10/2026

One hour from Sydney. A world away 🚗

Wind down the Old Northern Road and you’ll find 54 rooms on 40 riverside acres, right on the Hawkesbury. Long Table Farm Restaurant is on site too, so a great meal is never more than a short stroll from your room.

Come midweek and you’ll have more of it to yourself. Fewer crowds, more river.

Beat the weekend rush and book a midweek stay via www.wisemans.com.au

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24/10/2026

wap the inbox for the river 🌿

Midweek at Wisemans is a different pace. The pool is quiet, the deck is calling, and there’s nowhere you need to be. Take a swim, grab a drink on the deck at Long Table Farm Restaurant, and let the afternoon stretch out.

Just an hour from Sydney, and Sunday-quiet on a Tuesday.

Book your midweek escape via the link in bio.

21/10/2026

Open tonight from 5pm 🍂
Come join us at Long Table Farm Restaurant, located at Wisemans Retreat on the Hawkesbury. Fresh seasonal produce from our own farm, good company and a long table waiting for you.
View our menus here 👉 www.wisemans.com.au/dining
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20/10/2026

Book Your Next Conference at Wisemans Retreat 

Looking for a conference venue that does more than just meetings? Bring your team to Wisemans Retreat and mix business with genuine team building — because the best ideas come when your team is energised, connected, and having fun.

Between sessions, get active with lawn bowls, tennis, and volleyball, or unwind with a relaxing yoga session surrounded by nature. Then refuel with an amazing farm-to-table Dinner at Long Table Farm Restaurant, showcasing the best of our own regenerative farm.

It's the perfect blend of productivity, connection, and country charm all just an hour from Sydney.

www.wisemans.com.au

 Wisemans Retreat, Wisemans Ferry

 Enquire today to book your next conference

14/10/2026

School holidays sorted: a family getaway on the Hawkesbury River, just an hour from Sydney ☀️

Trade the screens for sandy toes at Wisemans Retreat in Wisemans Ferry this summer.

☕ Morning: Coffee by the river while the kids try their luck fishing off the riverbank.

🎾 Midday: Tennis, volleyball, a splash in the pool and a picnic lunch beneath the palms.

🌿 Afternoon: Bush walks and wildlife spotting in Dharug National Park.

🌅 Dusk: A riverside stroll while the kids roam the lawns one last time.

🍽️ Evening: Dinner at Long Table Farm Restaurant, our new restaurant serving seasonal, share-style food made for the whole table.

Family-friendly accommodation, 40 acres to explore and a long, unhurried day by the river.

Book your summer school holiday stay at www.wisemans.com.au 🌴

08/10/2026

Meetings are better by the river 🌿

Swap the boardroom for 40 acres on the Hawkesbury, just an hour from Sydney. At Wisemans Retreat, your team can get the work done in our light-filled conference rooms.

Then you can head outside for riverside lunches, team photos under the gums, and long-table dinners at Long Table Farm Restaurant.

Whether it's a one-day planning session, a leadership offsite or a full company retreat, we take care of the details so your team can focus on what matters (and maybe squeeze in a cocktail or two 🍸).

✔️ 54 rooms on site
✔️ Flexible conference and breakout spaces
✔️ Seasonal menus and grazing-style catering
✔️ Room to breathe and reconnect

Now taking bookings for 2027.

Visit www.wisemans.com.au to start planning your next offsite.



Casual Groundsman / Maintenance Assistant 24 hours per weekDo you love working outdoors and take pride in keeping a prop...
07/10/2026

Casual Groundsman / Maintenance Assistant
24 hours per week

Do you love working outdoors and take pride in keeping a property looking its best? Wiseman Operations Pty Ltd is looking for a reliable, hands-on Groundsman and Maintenance Assistant to join our hotel property team on a casual basis (24 hours per week).

About the role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll help keep our grounds, buildings and facilities in top condition across our riverside estate. Your work will range from gardening and grounds upkeep to general repairs and daily property checks. This is a varied, practical role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, likes getting things done, and takes pride in a well-kept property.

What you'll be doing

Maintaining the grounds, gardens and lawns, including mowing, trimming, weeding, planting and general landscaping

Keeping pathways, outdoor areas, car parks and event spaces clean, tidy and safe

Carrying out general repairs and maintenance in guest rooms and common areas

Assisting with preventative maintenance and daily property and building systems checks

Helping with pool cleaning and maintenance in line with council health regulations

Reporting defects, damage and maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager

Assisting with event setup and pack-down where needed

Looking after tools, equipment and machinery, and keeping work areas tidy

Carrying out all work safely and in line with WHS obligations

What we're looking for

Experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping or general property maintenance

Confidence using grounds equipment such as ride-on mowers, whipper snippers and blowers

A practical, can-do approach and the ability to handle a wide range of tasks

Reliability, good time management and the ability to work independently

Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner around guests

A sound understanding of workplace health and safety

A current driver's licence and your own transport (our property is in a regional

Trade or horticulture qualifications an advantage, but not essential

Contact Lisa Giles
[email protected]

01/10/2026

Something new is happening at Long Table Farm Restaurant.

We've always believed great food starts with great produce. So from Wednesday 14 October, we're serving three seasonal set menus designed to showcase the very best from the farm: our own pigs and Wagyu cattle, plus vegetables and herbs picked at their peak.

As the seasons change, so will our menus, which means there's always a reason to come back.

If you're simply after a pre-dinner drink and a small plate… or two, our new bar menu is for you.

Set Menu
Wednesday to Saturday, 5PM – 9PM
Saturday Lunch, 12PM – 3PM

Bar Menu
Wednesday to Saturday, 5PM – 9PM
Saturday Lunch, 12PM – 3PM

Book your table at longtablefarmrestaurant.com

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30/09/2026

Something new is happening at Long Table Farm Restaurant.

We've always believed great food starts with great produce. So from Wednesday 14 October, we're serving three seasonal set menus designed to showcase the very best from the farm: our own pigs and Wagyu cattle, plus vegetables and herbs picked at their peak.

As the seasons change, so will our menus, which means there's always a reason to come back.

If you're simply after a pre-dinner drink and a small plate… or two, our new bar menu is for you.

Set Menu
Wednesday to Saturday, 5PM – 9PM
Saturday Lunch, 12PM – 3PM

Bar Menu
Wednesday to Saturday, 5PM – 9PM
Saturday Lunch, 12PM – 3PM

Book your table at www.longtablefarmrestaurant.com

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24/09/2026

WE'RE HIRING 🍷🔪

Long Table Farm Restaurant is growing, and we're looking for great people to join our team at Wisemans Ferry.

Now hiring:

👨‍🍳 Chef de Partie: a strong, organised chef who loves seasonal produce and proper cooking. You'll need at least 2 years' experience at CDP level.

🧽 Kitchen Hands: reliable, hard-working and calm under pressure. You'll keep the kitchen clean, organised and moving.

🥂 Floor & Bar Staff: confident, warm and professional, with a love of good food, good w**e and real hospitality.

We'd love to hear from people who are reliable, positive, calm under pressure, proud of good hospitality and happy working as part of a team.
Experience is preferred, but attitude matters most. 🙌

Shifts run from mornings to evenings across all 7 days, so there's something for everyone. Some weekend availability is essential.

📩 To apply, send your CV and a short intro to [email protected], or send us a DM.
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below 👇
📍 Long Table Farm Restaurant, Wisemans Ferry NSW

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Address

5564 Old Northern Road
Wisemans Ferry, NSW
2775

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

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