Waverton is a harbour-side suburb on the lower North Shore of

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, Australia. Waverton is four kilometres north of the

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, in the

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History

Waverton was named in 1929 after the Waverton Estate of an early resident, Richard Old. The land once belonged to William Carr, who named it after an

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village connected to his family. The

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was extended south from St Leonards to

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in 1893. The station in this area for nearly forty years was known as Bay Road, after the thoroughfare that crosses the railway line. The local progress association recommended a change and Waverton was chosen in 1929.

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occupied the area until 1916. They left behind numerous signs of their presence. Sites include a large rock carving of a whale adjacent to the heritage-listed Coal Loader, waterholes and grinding grooves at

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, plus engravings and grinding grooves in Waverton Park. Waverton is also home to the museum ship ''

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'' which is berthed at the old coal loader in

Balls Head Bay Balls Head Bay, formerly known as Oyster Cove, Wollstonecraft Bay, Sugarworks Bay, Powder Works Bay and Kerosene Bay, is a bay located to the west of the Waverton Peninsula, west of Balls Head and to the east of Berry Island, on the north of Sydn ...

. The Coal Loader, a historic wharf which had been used as a facility for coal loading and transport in Waverton, was officially closed in 1992. The site was repurposed afterwards into a community and heritage space. Today it is acknowledged for its ecological and historical significance, as well as for its public access and gardens.

Heritage listings

Waverton has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: * North Shore railway: Waverton railway station * The Coal Loader, located on the west side of the peninsula, was established from 1913 to 1917. One of the oldest coal loaders in

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, it was originally a steam ship bunkering station, delivering coal from the

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to ships in the harbour. It has been restored and is a popular spot on weekends. It is heritage-listed.

Transport

Waverton railway station is on the

of the

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network.

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operates one bus route through Waverton: *265:

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via

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Commercial area

Waverton has a village-like collection of shops around the railway station, including an

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supermarket, bottle shop, butcher, chemist and several restaurants and cafes. The naval base HMAS ''Waterhen'' is located on Balls Head Road.

Tourism

The area around Waverton is set along the northern waterways of Lavender Bay, within picturesque surroundings of suburban bushland. The suburb offers a delightful blend of peaceful living and urban convenience with a mix of period-style homes.

Recreation

, the bushland peninsula, is a popular picnic destination especially when there are harbour fireworks such as on

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. Its one-way road system also forms part of a favoured route for walkers and joggers, and contains many adjacent bushwalking paths. Waverton Park, on the banks of

Berrys Bay Berrys Bay is a bay located to the east of the Waverton Peninsula and the west of McMahons Point, on the north of Sydney Harbour. A number of ship building firms operate from the bay. History Shipbuilding William Alfred Dunn (1839 – 1915) ...

, with views of Sydney Harbour, is another recreation focal point. The suburb is also home of training ships ''

'', ''

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'' and '' Young Endeavour'' berthed at the coal loader facility and HMAS Waterhen respectively. The ''Cape Don'' is also a popular maritime museum.

References

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* {{coord, 33.839, S, 151.197, E, display=title Suburbs of Sydney 1929 establishments in Australia Populated places established in 1929 North Shore (Sydney)