Hunters Hill parks

Hunter Hill, New South Wales, is home to two beautiful parks that offer a serene escape and a glimpse into the area's natural beauty and heritage. The first park, Boronia Park, is a waterfront parkland and nature reserve located within the suburb of Hunters Hill. Dating back to pre-colonial New South Wales, it features original and diverse flora and fauna, making it the best place to imagine Hunter's Hill's pre-European landscape. The park has the largest intact stretch of bushland, with sandstone slopes carrying open forests of eucalyptus, angophora, and kunzea, as well as a variety of understorey shrubs and small trees. A 10-meter high waterfall cascades down a Hawkesbury sandstone escarpment, entering the Lane Cove mangrove and forming a pool beside grey mangroves. The park also features three sports ovals and is home to the Hunters Hill Rugby Club and the Boronia Park Public School.

Kellys Bush Park, once the site of smelting works and now owned by the Department of Planning and Environment, is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. It offers a glimpse into the area's indigenous history and European contact. The park is a protected area, showcasing the diverse flora and fauna of the region, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers to explore and appreciate the region's natural beauty. Boronia Park is a waterfront parkland with diverse flora and fauna, while Kellys Bush Park is a heritage-listed bushland that highlights the region's indigenous history and European contact. Both parks provide a serene escape and an opportunity to connect with nature in this beautiful corner of New South Wales.

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