One of the historical trigs of Sydney’s north, the Northbridge Trig on top of The Knoll in Broomham Park offers a great view of the Sydney and North Sydney skyline. Historically nicknamed Pudding Hill, The Knoll was the starting terminus for the first-ever commuter buses to cross the newly opened Sydney Harbour Bridge into Wynyard Station in August 1937. The reserve was named around 1933 after Alderman Robert Charles Broomham, who sat on Willoughby Municipal Council from 1920-1922.
One of the highest points on the lower North Shore, The Knoll also has views to the Spit and North Head, although this outlook to the east is now obscured by trees.
The Northbridge Trig itself consists of an arrow carved into the sandstone and a metal identification plate. The trig, originally named J8 and later TS 2575, dates back to the early 1880s. It was first documented in the 1891 Register for the City of Sydney.
Getting to Northbridge Trig (The Knoll)
Ironically, there is no longer a bus service to Broomham Park (The Knoll), which is encircled by Byora Crescent in Northbridge. A short walking track traverses the top of the 0.5 hectare bushland reserve; one end is opposite the junction with Neeworra Road.
The other end of the walking track is on the northern side of the hill.
More information
- The Sydney Morning Herald – Buses on the Bridge (31 July 1937)
- The Sydney Morning Herald – The Beauties of Sydney Harbour Viewed from “The Knoll” (22 Feb 1933)
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