Guide to Nelson New South Wales Australia

Nelson is a small rural locality in the Hills District, about 45 kilometres north-west of central Sydney, between Box Hill and Maraylya. It is a pocket of acreages, market gardens and bushland on the edge of one of the fastest-growing parts of the city, and it has a curious link with two of the most famous names in British naval history.

Known For

• A rural pocket on the edge of new suburbs
• Named in honour of Admiral Lord Nelson
• Close to Rouse Hill and Scheyville National Park

Nelson Road runs through the locality, lined with houses on large blocks, greenhouses and paddocks. There are no shops, and the new housing estates of Box Hill are approaching from the south-west.

Things To Do in Nelson

Country Roads

Nelson is a place to drive or cycle through on the way between Rouse Hill and the Hawkesbury, along quiet roads with farm stalls and views over open paddocks.

Nearby Attractions

Rouse Hill Estate, a colonial house museum with its original furnishings, and Rouse Hill Regional Park are about ten minutes south. Scheyville National Park, with woodland walks and the remains of a migrant camp and army training centre, is a similar distance north, and Cattai National Park is on the Hawkesbury beyond.

Where To Stay

There is no accommodation in Nelson.

Hotels are available at Rouse Hill, the Norwest business park and Windsor.

Eat & Drink

The nearest cafes, pubs and restaurants are at Rouse Hill Town Centre and Box Hill.

History

Nelson is Dharug country. William Bligh, who became governor of New South Wales in 1806, had earlier commanded a ship under Lord Nelson at the Battle of Copenhagen. He was granted land in this district and named his farms after the battle and his old commander. The name Nelson survived on the map, and the area remained farmland and orchards for the next two centuries.

Getting to Nelson

Drive via Windsor Road to Box Hill and turn north, about 50 minutes from the city centre. The nearest metro station is Tallawong, beyond Rouse Hill.