Thomas James Bridge
Thomas James Bridge built in 1830 is the oldest in-use bridge on mainland Australia. This simple single span timber bridge deck is supported by massive stone abutments. Built in 1830 on the north side of the Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry it lies between the Ferry and the National Park entrance just west of the […]
Sculptures in the Park
WISEMANS FERRY PARK sculpture The key to this design was the sculptural pieces of natural sandstone that ‘crash’ through the depicted convict built sandstone walls. A core ten steel boat skeleton illustrates the vast boating history of the area and interpretive plaques describe the tales of the convicts and inform visitors about the surrounding national […]
Convict Trail, Great North Rd
Visit the Convict Trail The Road Today There are still many places today where well-preserved sections of the original Road can be seen. The 43 km section immediately north of Wisemans Ferry goes through very steep and rugged country, providing a major challenge to the early nineteenth century road-builders. Devines Hill, beginning 500m west of […]