Kissing Point, New South Wales

One is that the name was given because the area of water around it was the furthest up Parramatta River that heavily laden vessels could reach before their keels "kissed" the bottom.

Another, more romantic possibility is the area was popular for picnics and that Governor Hunter may have had a kiss in return for his chivalry on one such occasion.

[5] In the early 19th century the name was applied to an area including the current day Ryde, Putney and Gladesville.

He grew hops in the area and established a brewery and a tavern on the location just west of the current-day Kissing Point.

[8] Kissing Point is in the Parish of Hunters Hill in the County of Cumberland[1] and is in the suburb of Putney.