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Wisemans Ferry

Wisemans Ferry is a cable ferry across the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, Australia; in use since 1829.
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  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br />
The Public Wharf on the Hawkesbury River, near the Convict Road Kiosk.

    Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    The Public Wharf on the Hawkesbury River, near the Convict Road Kiosk.

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  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br />
Cobham Hall (now the Wiseman's Ferry Inn), built by Solomon Wiseman in 1826. Wiseman was born in Cobham, Kent - hence the name.

    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.

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  • Sydney, Australia<br />
Outside the Convict Road Kiosk, Wisemans Ferry.

    Sydney, Australia
    Outside the Convict Road Kiosk, Wisemans Ferry.

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  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br />
Old Northern Rd, shortly before Wiseman's Ferry. Next to 'Courthouse Rock' (aka 'Hangman's Rock').

    Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Old Northern Rd, shortly before Wiseman's Ferry. Next to 'Courthouse Rock' (aka 'Hangman's Rock').

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  • Gunderman, NSW, Australia<br />
Bridges over Mill Creek. Allan Truss bridge(1928-1930), and modern replacement (2010 2012).

    Gunderman, NSW, Australia
    Bridges over Mill Creek. Allan Truss bridge(1928-1930), and modern replacement (2010 2012).

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  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br />
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
    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.

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  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br />
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.

    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.

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  • Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Hawkins Lookout on Old Northern Road.

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  • Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Hawkins Lookout on Old Northern Road.

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  • Sydney, Australia<br />
No Launching of Boats or Skiing from Beach.

    Sydney, Australia
    No Launching of Boats or Skiing from Beach.

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  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br />
Wiseman's Ferry Park, refurbished and re-opened 16 October 2004.

    Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Wiseman's Ferry Park, refurbished and re-opened 16 October 2004.

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  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    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.

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  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    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.

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  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    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.

    AustraliaHawkesbury RiverNSWSydneyWiseman's Ferrycableferry

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