Milson Island, River island in Hawkesbury, Australia
Milson Island is a river island in the Hawkesbury River with green lawns, recreational facilities, and native plants spread across its terrain. The land rises around 39 meters above the water and contains different zones to explore.
The island was originally called Mud Island when named in 1834, then took its current name over time. It later became government property in 1901 after a period as a land grant.
The island holds meaning for the Darkinjung people whose country this has long been along the Hawkesbury River. Visitors can sense this connection to Indigenous history through the land itself.
Reaching the island requires boat transport since it sits in the middle of the river. Most visitors should plan ahead to understand how to get there and what facilities they will find on arrival.
The island still has remains of former nursing quarters with original furnishings inside. These abandoned structures tell the story of a different chapter in the place's past.
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