The Municipality of Hunter’s Hill was established on 14 March 1861 with the first Council meeting and the election of its first chairman, Joules Joubert. This year, the Council invites you to join in and celebrate the Municipality’s Sesquicentenary. While Hunters Hill has a much deeper past, this 150th birthday is a perfect opportunity to rediscover or return to the Municipality. This official program highlights many of the treasures to be found in this unique and historical suburb. Even so, it only scratches the surface of all that is here. Within the web site, you will find a Calendar of Events that offers something for everyone.

This web site contains stories of our past and articles guiding you to the exciting array of events and cultural activities that are being staged as well as highlighting our local businesses and restaurants. Hunters Hill has become renowned for its fine dining experiences, its relaxed cafes and wide choice of Australian and international food. The suburb was reputedly named after the second governor of NSW, Captain John Hunter, in 1794. In the 1830s, the area started to develop a reputation as a prized country retreat and secluded garden suburb. Hunters Hill grew to be associated with French style and tradition and as a place to enjoy the atmosphere and surroundings. In 1978, the National Trust of Australia declared Hunters Hill a Conservation Area.

In 1961 Hunters Hill celebrated in grand style its Centenary, captured here with some rare footage provided to Council by Ray Wilson.

Today, Hunters Hill covers an area of 575 hectares, of which more than 10 per cent is made up of parks and reserves. As a garden suburb, nearly all CBD, Hunters Hill still enjoys its seclusion and village atmosphere. It is not just the stunning Sydney Harbour views, the natural bushland, the old buildings or the welcoming canopy of trees that make Hunters Hill such a unique suburb, it is also the tangible sense of community and warm character and charm that make this a wonderful place to live and to visit.

We once again invite you to join with us as we celebrate all that is Hunters Hill.

 A Year of Celebrations
The Hunters Hill 150th calendar of events is full of an amazing array of special events. These include the Le Vesinet French Picnic on May 22; Open Days at Natural Health on June 18;  A Pottery Exhibition and Sale on June 25 and 26; A combined Emergency Services demonstration day on July 24; The Romantic Exhibition on September 2; Author talks on August 11 and September 7; Yoga Week September 12 -17; an Open Day at 2RRR in October; Jacaranda Time in October and November; The Back To Hunters Hill weekend in November; Sailing Regatta in November; and the Hunters Hill Photo Exhibition in March 2012, amongst many many other events and happenings.

Pictorial History of Hunters Hill
A new book celebrating the history of Hunters Hill is being published as part of celebrations marking the Municipality’s 150th anniversary.The Pictorial History of Hunters Hill is being published by Kingsclear Books which specialises in pictorial histories of Sydney suburbs. Written by professional historian Linda Emery, who grew up in Hunters Hill, the book is rich in historic photographs sourced from Hunters Hill Historical Society and NSW archives. The picturesque nature of the suburb’s setting has attracted a variety of photographers who captured life on the ferries, the shorelines, the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers which run on either side and the unique nature of a colonial French settlement. Hunters Hill is also architecturally outstanding with many heritage buildings. A number of famous, creative artists, poets and writers have also lived in the area. The book will become available for purchase at events over the Back to Hunters Hill weekend will be held on 18, 19 and 20 November.  The paperback version costs $24.95 and the hardback is $34.95.

Inaugural events:

United Resource Management Group and Hunter’s Hill Council present
The Hunters Hill Fun Run:
The 2012 Fun Run and Walk, a community based initiative to raise money and awareness for local charities. It will be a great day to get on your running shoes (or walking) for a great cause and a day of fun.Th e event is open to all ages, there will be a Best-Dressed award and local organisations from schools to clubs to businesses to families and mates can compete for the coveted Team Challenge award. We’ve all got a year to train up, applications open in November, 2011. For more details you can visit www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au or www.urmgroup.com.au

Hunters Hill Sailing Club and Hunter’s Hill Council present
Sculptures By The Harbour: Clarkes Point, Woolwich.
As part of its 50th anniversary, the club is organising an inaugural exhibition entitled “Sculptures by the Harbour” in November. Th is year the theme is “The littoral and beyond” – the littoral zone being the area of shoreline where the water meets land. On Sunday 20 November, as part of its picnic day, the Council will run a sculpture-making event outside the club. Using recycled materials, professional artists will help the public to make sculptures, which will then be “planted” throughout the Harbour Trust’s adjoining lands. Contact Fiona Ryan-Clark on fionavpa@yahoo.com.au  Opening: Friday 18 November 6.30pm. Exhibition hours: Saturday Friday 18-25 November 10am-4pm.