Gentlemans Halt is only accessible by boat, or bushwalking now. In previous times there was a whole community living there, with orchards and even a public school. The school was functioning in the period 1883 to 1901. In those times there was one road into the place, this road is now overgrown and not usable.
It is believed the first white people to visit Gentlemans Halt was Arthur Phillip, John Hunter, and crew. They camped here 13th June 1789 on their expedition up the Hawksbury River.
The school building has been extensively renovated and is now a private residence. Here is a link to the building in it's renovated condition; 1883 post office
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| The Hawksbury River is in the far fog. Big Yengo is the flat topped mount on the horizon. |
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The community of Spencer over the river, Mangrove Creek in the top right
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A more difficult section of the track with the Mangrove Creek confluence visible.
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Mangroves on the edge of Gentlemans Halt
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| Gentlemans Halt the pointy bit, the river swings to right behind Gentlemans Halt. Mangrove Creek visible top left. | |
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Looking at the ridge the previous picture was taken from.
 | | Gentlemans Halt campground. |
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distance: 25.5Km
moving time: 4hr, 37min
elevation: 834metre
