Hunter's Hill is Australia's oldest garden suburb and a place of national heritage significance. It has a fascinating history. When proclaimed a borough in 1861 it was already known as the 'French Village'. The many early stone houses and buildings are still set in leafy gardens and streets and are close to enchanting bushland areas, including Kellys Bush and Boronia Park.
Its local government area is small (575 hectares), yet it contains seven distinct localities - Boronia Park, Gladesville, Henley, Hunter's Hill, Huntleys Cove, Huntleys Point and Woolwich. There are many places of interest, most of which feature on the sixteen walking trails developed by the locals. Examples are the National Trust's 'Vienna Cottage' (1871), the Council's former Marist Father's retreat 'The Priory' (1857) and the Harbour Trust's Woolwich Dock (1901). Cockatoo Island which lies nearby is now also open to the public.
During 2004 a group of local citizens formed the Hunters Hill Walking Trails Group and developed a series of magnificent interconnected walks throughout the Hunters Hill Municipality. These walks feature the many places of interest and highlight the natural and cultural heritage of the area. The Project is supported by Hunters Hill Council.
A splendid circular walk between the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Gladesville Bridge, with a loop into Hunters Hill. The Walk was launched in September 2005.
This map includes the route of the Great North Walk from Woolwich wharf through Hunters Hill to Fullers Bridge in Lane Cove National Park, with an alternate return track to Figtree Bridge.
A significant series of walking routes around Sydney Harbour and its tributaries, and along the coast between Palm Beach and Cronulla.
COCKATOO ISLAND WALK
Regular ferries now run to Cockatoo Island from Circular Quay and Woolwich wharf. One can take a self guided walk or a tour around this historic island.
The Inaugural 7 Bridges Walk took place on Sunday, 29 October 2006. This annual walk is a major event and traverses the 7 bridges between the City and Hunters Hill. In places it takes a different route to the Harbour Circle Walk because of the number of entrants.
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