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Wisemans Ferry

Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales

Cross the Hawkesbury on a free cable ferry, then drive the Old Great North Road.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Wisemans Ferry is a small river town where a free ferry takes cars across the Hawkesbury. The nearby Old Great North Road is a convict-built route worth a look. A great stop for a pub lunch before exploring Dharug National Park.

Good to know

  • Ferry runs all hours, small queue on weekends
  • Old Great North Road has a few steep sections
Best time
Weekday morning
Getting there
Sealed roads, ferry
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Rubbish bins
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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