Prior to European settlement, the land now occupied by Wollombi Village was a significant meeting point for coastal Aboriginal peoples. Wollombi means “meeting place” or “meeting place of the waters” and is an important ceremonial meeting place. There are over 300 significant Aboriginal sites dating back over 13,000 years with many sites in Yengo National Park and surrounds, well-preserved and can be visited today via walking and driving tracks. Steeped in colonial history, Wollombi was established as the administrative centre of the district in the 1830’s. Remnants of the original, convict built Great North Road are still visible today as you make your descent into the Wollombi Valley along Tourist Drive 33. Many buildings in Wollombi Village and surrounding private homes are well preserved examples of Australia’s convict and colonial history. Take the Historic Wollombi Walk or follow the Convict Trail to experience some of Wollombi’s convict history.
The Great North Road – Convict Trail
The Great North Road – Convict Trail
The Convict Trail is the name for convict built Great North Road, the surrounding land and…
Wollombi Cemetery
Wollombi Cemetery
Consecrated in 1849 by Bishop Tyrrell, many pioneers of the district are buried here. Behind the…
Wollombi Endeavour Museum
Wollombi Endeavour Museum
Wollombi Endeavour Museum is now situated in an 1866 sandstone building which operated until 1951 as…
Saint Michael’s Church
Saint Michael’s Church
Welcoming all denominations and civil ceremonies while still remaining a Catholic place of worship, this historic…
Historical Wollombi Village Walk
Historical Wollombi Village Walk
An easy 1km walk that takes in the historic buildings and surrounds of Wollombi. A map…
St. John’s Anglican Church (c1849)
St. John’s Anglican Church (c1849)
Anglican based wedding ceremonies Set in the idyllic location of Wollombi and only 1.25 hours from…
Finchley Cultural Walk
Finchley Cultural Walk
An astonishing wealth of ancient Aboriginal rock art, as well as great insights into Aboriginal history,…
Dr Jurds Jungle Juice
Dr Jurds Jungle Juice
Born about 10 miles from the Tavern in 1929, Mel Jurd purchased the Wollombi Wine Saloon…
