Wisemans Ferry
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
The Public Wharf on the Hawkesbury River, near the Convict Road Kiosk.
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Cobham Hall (now the Wiseman's Ferry Inn), built by Solomon Wiseman in 1826. Wiseman was born in Cobham, Kent - hence the name.
Sydney, Australia
Outside the Convict Road Kiosk, Wisemans Ferry.AustraliaNSWsculptureSydneyWiseman's FerryWiseman's Ferry Park
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Old Northern Rd, shortly before Wiseman's Ferry. Next to 'Courthouse Rock' (aka 'Hangman's Rock').
Gunderman, NSW, Australia
Bridges over Mill Creek. Allan Truss bridge(1928-1930), and modern replacement (2010 2012).
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
The Thomas James Bridge. Built in 1830 (by No. 25 Road Party, under the supervision of Percy Simpson), it is one of 8 surviving bridges on the Great North Road (of an original 22); and the oldest bridge still in use on the Australian mainland.
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Convict-built bridge and culvert, dating to around 1828/29; part of a disused section of road (abandoned because it was simply too steep). Located about 250m south of Hawkins Lookout, near the Stockade site.
Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hawkins Lookout on Old Northern Road.
Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hawkins Lookout on Old Northern Road.
Sydney, Australia
No Launching of Boats or Skiing from Beach.
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Wiseman's Ferry Park, refurbished and re-opened 16 October 2004.Australiacar parkferryMercedes E280 CDINSWpanosculptureSydneyWiseman's Ferry
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sculpture in Wiseman's Ferry Park, installed when the park was refurbished and re-opened - 16 October 2004.
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
The Wisemans Ferry is a cable ferry across the magnificent Hawkesbury River. This crossing has been in use continuously since 1829.
Named after its founder, Solomon Wiseman, a former convict (1778–1838), who received a land grant in the area from Governor Macquarie in 1817.
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
The Wisemans Ferry is a cable ferry across the magnificent Hawkesbury River. This crossing has been in use continuously since 1829.
Named after its founder, Solomon Wiseman, a former convict (1778–1838), who received a land grant in the area from Governor Macquarie in 1817.