WISEMANS FERRY Wisemans Ferry is encounted when traveling from Sydney to Cessnock on the Great North Road. A road of convict construction. The Hawkesbury River though is the main attraction to Wisemans Ferry. This place is the water ski capitol for the Sydneysider water ski enthusiast. Wisemans Ferry is located 75 kilometres north-west of the Sydney. The town is a tourist spot with picnic and barbecue facilities. As well as a rich convict and colonial heritage in the area, the Dharug National Park and Yengo National Park are close by. The town is named after Solomon Wiseman, a former convict (1778–1838), who received a land grant in the area in 1817.  Wiseman established a ferry service on the Hawkesbury River in 1827 for the transport of produce and provisions to the convicts building the Great North Rd and was known to many as King of the Hawkesbury. Today, two ferry services cross the Hawkesbury River from the town of Wisemans Ferry. When heading north one ferry to Cessnock, the other to Gosford. For such a small town there is lots of heritage awareness. The Wiseman Ferry Hotel was established in 1827. This is an old and magnificent pub. The Anglican Church is undated but is circa mid/late 1800’s The town does not have a War Memorial, but this plot of land has been set aside for the acknowledgment. Wisemans Ferry is a long way for a diversion visit. Unless the town is on transit, the river and pub will have to be the catalyst. Heritage diary