Name: Corridor of Oaks, also The Prime Ministers Corridor of Oaks
Where: 11 Sir Henrys Parade, Faulconbridge NSW 2776
Tips: Easy to get to and there is a kids playground across the road too.
Corridor of Oaks, Blue Mountains
I only really started to explore the beautiful Blue Mountains a couple of years ago. As someone who lives on the other side of Sydney, the Blue Mountains always seemed a little bit too far.
And at around 2 hours drive from Sydney, it kind of is far. But I also regret not making the effort way sooner as the mountains are just an remarkable area. The fact that it is so close to Sydney but also a little bit too far, makes it the unique place that it is.
On my recent travels to the mountains I would regularly drive past a sign saying The Corridor of Oaks. With the thought process of, that sounds a interesting spot to shoot one day, so in the words of Robin Williams in The Dead Poets Society, “carpe diem boys”.
So seize the day I did. In a park that is around 50 meters long and 20 meters wide stands two rows of Oaks trees.
The formal name is The Prime Ministers Corridor of Oaks. As many a former Prime Minister or a closest relative has planted a tree here with a plaque in front of said tree. Some recent notable names include Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, John Howard and from the past the infamous Harold Holt, made famous by going for a swim and never returning.
And more recently brought back into public life by the Cronulla Sharks winning the NRL grand final. A team that it was said are as much a chance of winning a Grand Final as it was for Harold Holt to return home.
It’s a really impressive park, with the light of spring against the blue skies of the mountains shining on the leaves of the strong oak trees. A spot I’m glad I took the detour today to photograph. If you’re looking for things to do or photograph in the Blue Mountains, don’t wait as long as I did to take the off the main road detour.
The park is located in Jackson Park, Faulconbridge and is just off the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains. A short detour if you’re heading west through the mountains but definitely worth a visit.
Til next time!
Chris
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