COLO RIVER

The Colo River drains into the Hawkesbury River and then some 70 kms later out to sea. The Colo River is fresh water for its entire length but is tidal up to approximately 1.5 klms west of the Colo Bridge on the Putty Road. The tide at the Putty road bridge is approximately 4 hours behind that of Sydney Harbour at Fort Denison... The Colo River is a well kept secret mainly known by locals and regular visitors. The Colo River is special because it is a pristine and wild river on the border of Sydney, only 1.5 hours (65 klms) from the centre of Sydney. The name "Colo" is derived from the indigenous people's word for Koala.