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Heritage Significance
Currawong is a unique site of State historical significance, as it is the most intact remaining example of a mid-twentieth century, union-organised workers’ holiday camp in NSW and probably Australia. It also has State significance for its historical associations with the post-war union movement. There are strong associations with Jim Kenny and Labor premier Jim McGirr, as well as with the Vandyke brothers
Currawong is a local landmark, as a local holiday camp, surrounded by natural bushland and adjoining the National Heritage listed Ku-ring-gai National Park. It is also of local significance as it provides evidence of its history, from the early land grant, through the farming phase evidenced by “Midholme” to its use as a low-cost union holiday camp for over 50 years. Although there is no road access or services, Currawong has a reputation of being an idyllic workers’ paradise, a haven for native wildlife and an example of unspoilt bushland with indigenous significance.