Hawkins Lookout @ Wisemans Ferry

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Posted 2013-10-29 by Gypsy Rose ⇒ follow

Situated on one of Australia's famous rivers in complete unspoiled, crisp, and spectacular scenery is Hawkins Lookou t at Wisemans Ferry.

This is without doubt a Lookout that will take your breath away. Overlooking one of this country's best rivers, the Hawkesbury River, and with a back drop like no other, Hawkins Lookout is a place you want to visit when you are either staying, passing through or even spending a day at Wisemans Ferry.

There is free parking that is within a few metres of the lookout itself.

Hawkins Lookout also has BBQs with picnic tables so if you want to fill those senses with not only tucker but the best that Mother Nature has to offer with her crisp air and spectacular views, then bring some lunch and enjoy it all.

For a little history, Hawkins Lookout was named after Freddie Hawkins. He was a postman who carried the mail on the run from Windsor to Wisemans Ferry in the 1930's. However, there has been some controversy over the name of the Lookout being incorrect and actually attributed to Harold Hawkins, Minister for Lands, in the 1950's book Hawkesbury River Sketchbook.

Well, whoever it was really named after is not the big worry here, considering you have a spectacular view of one of the most amazing natural formations in this country!