Bolwarra Heights, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bolwarra Heights Maitland, New South Wales
Bolwarra Heights Location in New South Wales
Population	2,979 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2320
Location	161 km (100 mi) N of Sydney 31 km (19 mi) NW of Newcastle 5 km (3 mi) NNE of Maitland
LGA(s)	City of Maitland
Region	Hunter
State electorate(s)	Maitland
Federal Division(s)	Paterson
Suburbs around Bolwarra Heights: Maitland Vale Mindaribba Woodville Oakhampton Bolwarra Heights Largs Bolwarra Bolwarra Largs

Bolwarra Heights is a suburb in the City of Maitland in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the eastern side of the Hunter River. This area is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of the main part of Maitland.

Bolwarra Heights is mostly a place where people live. It shares its eastern border with the suburb of Largs. The original owners and caretakers of the land around Maitland are the Wonnarua people.

History of Bolwarra Heights

The land where Bolwarra Heights is today was first given to a Scottish settler named George Lang. This happened in 1822 by Governor Macquarie. The Lang family built their home, called Dunmore House, in the 1830s. This historic house is built in the Georgian style. It was constructed using the hard work of convicts. You can find Dunmore House on the road between Bolwarra Heights and the nearby village of Woodville.

Getting Around Bolwarra Heights

You can travel through Bolwarra Heights using public transport. Hunter Valley Buses runs a bus route here.

Bus Services

• 185: This bus goes from Maitland to Gresford. It travels through Bolwarra, Largs, and Paterson.

Train Station Nearby

The closest train station to Bolwarra Heights is Mindaribba.

Historic Places in Bolwarra Heights

Bolwarra Heights has some important historic sites. These places are listed to protect their history.

• 557 Paterson Road: This is the location of Dunmore House.