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0 Settlers Arms Inn
Once an overnight stop for stage coaches to the
Hunter Valley (see pp160–61), this atmospheric 1836
hotel is in the largely unchanged village of St Albans.

9 Webbs Creek Ferry
Opened in 1908, this cable ferry
gives access to the west ern
bank of the Hawkesbury q Old General
for the drive beside Cemetery
the Macdonald River. Macdonald River A stark reminder of the
hardships and tragedies
8 Lower Portland Ferry of early settlement, this is
If taking the Colo River the resting place of six
Drive, cross the river here First Fleeters (see p24).
by ferry for the River Road
to Wisemans Ferry.

Hawkesbury River Gosford
Colo River

w Old Great North Road
The convict-built road with
its massive buttresses
was completed in 1828.
Part of it still remains.
Maroota
Tips for Drivers
Distance from Sydney: 55 km
Cornelia (35 miles) to Windsor.
Hornsby Duration of tour: About 3½ hours,
excluding stops.
Getting there and back: Follow
e Wisemans Ferry M4 to James Ruse Drive (53) just
This small village before Parramatta, then Windsor
on a bend in the Road (40). To return from Wise-
Hawkesbury River mans Ferry, take the Old Northern
is where ex-convict
Cattai Solomon Wiseman Road (36) to Middle Dural, then
started his ferry Galston Road to Hornsby. From
here, follow Pacific Highway south.
service, Australia’s When to go: Peak season is from
oldest, in 1827.
December to February. The river,
national parks and small towns
can be enjoyed year round.
Where to stay and eat: Cafés,
restaurants and accommodation
Key can be found at Windsor and
Wisemans Ferry. The Settlers
Tour route
Arms Inn at St Albans has a few
Scenic route rooms, and a bar and restaurant.
Other road Tourist information:
Hawkesbury Information Centre.
Tel 4560 4620. ∑ hawkesbury
0 kilometres 5
tourism.com.au
0 miles 5
For keys to symbols see back flap
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