Historic ferry makes special runs to Kincumber

Special runs of the historic ferry Codock II took Peninsula residents to the Four Villages Walk at Kincumber on May 6.

Walk organiser Mr Peter Rae said it was a special opportunity for Peninsula residents to relive the days when roads were few and the Brisbane Water was the highway.

"Two trips departed Woy Woy at 9:40am and 10:55am," Mr Rae said.

"The walk was an easy-paced, flat, 3.3km family walk through the four villages of Kincumber, Yattalunga, Saratoga and Davistown.

"This area was the hub of major shipbuilding activity from the 1820s to the 1950s.

"At the four Border Points along the way were historic models and information."

The walk finished at Davistown Waterfront Reserve where entertainment and activities were staged including buskers, bands, dancers, trivia, an African drum circle, working vintage machinery and equipment until 3pm.

The trip back to the Peninsula on the normal ferry service was free to Walk participants on the day.

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Media release, 16 Apr 2018

Peter Rea, History and Heritage Hunter to Hawkesbury