For those that prefer a more watery way to travel, the wharf down at Balls Head Rd offers a departure point for Water Taxi’s such as Water Taxis and Harbour Shuttles water taxi service.Located approximately 4 km’s north of Sydney’s CBD, the area’s main transport systems are rail, bus and ferry. The station, originally named Bay Rd for a period of 40 years was changed to Waverton Station in 1929.
Named in 1929 after the Waverton Estate of an early resident, Robert Old. The land once belonged to William Carr, who named it after an English village connected to his family.
Bay Road is the main thoroughfare through Waverton with it branching down into Balls Head Road. Here, you will find Balls Head Bushland Reserve named after Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball, Commander of the ship 'Supply' in the First Fleet of 1788, Balls Head was the original foreshore land included in the large Wollstonecraft Estate, which remained largely undeveloped at the beginning of the 20th century.
Here you will find picnic enthusiasts and several bushwalking tracks, numerous plaques and depression era elements including remnants of paths, steps and railings dot the Reserve. Dogs are welcome here but must be kept on a Leash.
An interesting fact is that up until 1916, the area was frequented by the local Aboriginal community.
Waverton is certainly not lacking in parks, playing fields and reserves. Other popular destinations include;
- Waverton Peninsula Reserve, Larkin Rd
- Oyster Cove Reserve, Ross St.
- Merrett Playground, Corner of Woolcott St and Woolcott Rd.
- The Joseph Bugler Playing Field, Larkin Rd.Waverton park,
References
Wikipedia
Dictionary of Sydney
North Sydney Council
Mosman Council
www.sydney.com
Trip Advisor
www.kirribilli.org.au/
www.weekendnotes.com
sydney travellers guide