Berowra Waters, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Berowra Waters Sydney, New South Wales
Berowra Waters
Population	169 (2021 Census)
Postcode(s)	2082
Elevation	7 m (23 ft)
Location	40 km (25 mi) north of Sydney CBD 43 km (27 mi) south-west of Gosford
LGA(s)	Hornsby Shire
State electorate(s)	Hornsby
Federal Division(s)	Berowra
Suburbs around Berowra Waters: Canoelands Canoelands Milsons Passage Fiddletown Berowra Waters Cowan Berrilee Berowra Heights Cowan

Berowra Waters is a small suburb located in Northern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of the main city area of Sydney. This area is part of the Hornsby Shire local government region.

Berowra Waters sits right on Berowra Creek, which is a smaller river that flows into the bigger Hawkesbury River. A special car ferry, called the Berowra Waters Ferry, helps people cross the creek for free. Roads on both sides of the creek wind steeply uphill.

Did you know that famous Australian actress Cate Blanchett and her husband Andrew Upton used to live here?

History of Berowra Waters

The name "Berowra" comes from an Aboriginal word. People once thought it meant "place of many winds." However, it actually means "place of many shells." This name refers to the many shell middens found along Berowra Creek. Shell middens are ancient piles of shells left behind by Aboriginal people after eating shellfish.

Getting Around Berowra Waters

A free car ferry, also known as a punt, helps people and cars cross Berowra Creek. This ferry runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! The road on the eastern side of the creek has many sharp turns, called hairpin bends, as it goes up the hill.

Cool Places to See in Berowra Waters

• The Berowra Waters Inn is a famous building designed by a well-known architect named Glenn Murcutt.
• The Waterview Restaurant and Berowra Waters Marina are also popular spots. You can find out more about them here: Waterview Restaurant.