Nestled in the heartland of the Hawkesbury River is the distinctive river settlement of Wisemans Ferry. Encircled by noteworthy national parks - Dharug to the north and east, Yengo to the north-west, Cattai to the west, and Marramarra to the south - Wisemans Ferry is a rustic village on one of the country's most famous waterways.
Although it is a favourite retreat for Sydneysiders, its popularity has neither eroded its rural charm nor disturbed the hotel's famous ghost. The sandstone escarpments that ring the village are typically Australian, providing a unique view of authentic country lifestyle. The area abounds in Aboriginal and European history. The 4850ha Dharug National Park contains 16km of the convict-built Old Great North Road that once connected Sydney and Newcastle.
