Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wisemans Ferry New South Wales
The ferry over the Hawkesbury River
Wisemans Ferry Location in New South Wales
Established	1827
Postcode(s)	2775
Elevation	10 m (33 ft)
Location	75 km (47 mi) NNW of Sydney 44 km (27 mi) NNE of Windsor 78 km (48 mi) W of Gosford
LGA(s)	Hornsby Shire The Hills Shire City of Hawkesbury Central Coast Council
Parish	Cornelia, Frederick
State electorate(s)	Gosford, Hawkesbury
Federal Division(s)	Berowra, Macquarie, Robertson
Suburbs around Wisemans Ferry: Colo Heights Lower Macdonald Lower Macdonald Webbs Creek Wisemans Ferry Gunderman Leets Vale Maroota Laughtondale

Wisemans Ferry is a small town located on the edge of Sydney, Australia. It is about 75 kilometres north-west of the main city centre. The town sits where the Hawkesbury River flows.

Wisemans Ferry is a popular spot for visitors. People come here to enjoy picnics and barbecues. The area also has a lot of history from the early days of Australia. Nearby, you can explore the beautiful Dharug National Park and Yengo National Park.

History of Wisemans Ferry

The town was first known as Lower Portland Headland. Its name later changed to Wisemans Ferry. This new name honoured Solomon Wiseman (1777–1838). He was an early settler who had once been a convict.

In 1817, Governor Macquarie gave Solomon Wiseman land in this area. Wiseman started a ferry service in 1827. This ferry helped move food and supplies across the Hawkesbury River. It was very important for the convicts who were building the Great North Road. Many people called Solomon Wiseman the "King of the Hawkesbury" because of his important role.

The Wisemans Ferry Post Office first opened its doors on 1 January 1857.

Historic Places

Wisemans Ferry and Mount Manning have some special places. These sites are "heritage-listed." This means they are important historical spots that are protected.

• One famous site is the Old Great North Road (Devine's Hill to Mount Manning Section).

Local Schools

Wisemans Ferry Public School has been teaching students for a long time. It was first opened in 1867.

Getting Around Wisemans Ferry

Today, two ferry services still cross the Hawkesbury River from Wisemans Ferry.

• The first is the Wisemans Ferry itself. It crosses the river downstream from where the Macdonald River joins it. This ferry connects to the old Great North Road.
• The second is the Webbs Creek Ferry. This ferry crosses the river upstream from the Macdonald River. It connects to the St Albans Road. This road follows the western bank of the Macdonald River.

There are also a few bus services each week that leave from near Wisemans Ferry.