Location
Wiseman’s Ferry, Dharug NP
Duration/Distance
~12km / ~5hrs (circuit)
Track Grade
Easy/Medium (OGNR loop)
- Formed convict-built road up Devines Hill
- Steeper, rocky descent on Finch’s Line
- Several short steep sections; last part unformed/rocky
Fitness Level
Suitable if you can:
- Walk ~12 km with some steep/rough sections
- Manage ~550 m total ascent/descent
- Carry a 5–8 kg daypack for ~5 hours
Pricing
From AU$199 per person
Trace the footsteps of convict road gangs on this 12 km loop through Dharug National Park.
Ascend the beautifully engineered, World Heritage–listed Devines Hill road (part of the Old Great North Road) to a former stockade plateau. Then descend the steeper Finch’s Line with sweeping views over the Hawkesbury River.
Along the way, your guides — professional archaeologists and historians — unpack the human stories, engineering feats, and convict graffiti that still mark the stonework today.
- Hand‑built buttresses, culverts and retaining walls on a World Heritage road
- Stories of artisan and punishment road gangs (1826–1836)
- Views over the Hawkesbury River and sandstone country
- Interpretation by qualified archaeologists and historians
- Small group, bespoke experience (maximum 10 guests)
(Half-Day | ~5 Hours)
- 08:30 – Meet at the base of Devines Hill on Wisemans Ferry Rd (parking at Mill Creek Campground)
- 08:45 – Ascent of Devines Hill: stone engineering, road gangs and colonial transport
- 10:15 – Stockade plateau: morning tea + archaeology of convicts at work
- 10:45 – Steep descent via Finch’s Line: convict innovation and changing routes
- 13:00 – Return to Wisemans Ferry Rd
(Times are approximate and may vary with group pace and weather conditions.)
- Professional guiding by archaeologists/historians
- Light morning tea and lunch
- National Parks access fees
- Safety and navigation equipment
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BEFORE booking, please note:
- Pricing
- Standard ticket – Suitable for all participants aged 17+ years.
- Youth ticket – Suitable for participants aged 12-16 years. Youth (12–16) receive 20% off Standard ticket price.
- Minimum age – 12 years old.
- Under-18s – All participants under 18 must attend with a parent/guardian (1:1).
- 65+ years old – Participants aged 65+ must provide a GP medical clearance letter during booking.
- You’ll be asked for date(s) of birth during booking.
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