Historic Australian Oaks: The Prime Ministers Corridor of Oaks, Faulconbridge, NSW
Historic Australian Oaks: The Prime Ministers Corridor of Oaks, Faulconbridge, NSW
Faulconbridge is famous for several reasons since Sir Henry Parkes (the five times NSW Premier who became known as the Father of Federation) bought 600 acres of land there in 1877.
There, in this small park 75 kms from Sydney, New South Wales, and 20 mintues from Katoomba is a corridor of oak trees with each oak tree dedicated to one Australian Prime Minister, where every Australian Prime Minister since Federation has planted an oak tree.
In 1933, Mr Joseph Jackson, MLA, donated 8 hectares of land to the council for a public park. At that time Jackson owned the former home of Sir Henry Parkes and was an ardent admirer of his. He conceived the idea of an avenue of oak trees to be planted by all the Prime Ministers of Australia or their nearest surviving relative. He hoped that the avenue, growing opposite the Parkes home, would become a national memorial. Planting commenced in 1934.
There are currently 25 oaks in the Corridor of Oaks. The park contains not only oaks but statues and park benches and is a common stop for a picnic.
Give an oak tree for
any occassion
A baby oak tree is the
perfect present for nearly any
occasion or event. Flowers can
last a matter of days, but an oak
tree can thrive and live for a
hundred years (if you want it to!)
Interesting facts about
oak trees
The oak tree is a very strong and sturdy wood, and represents many things, including that of the concept of longevity, and of wisdom. This is a tree that stands the test of time
