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Guided Bushwalks and Events

Crosslands Boardwalk by Francis Keogh
Join one of Council’s free guided bushwalks and events this Autumn, Winter, or Spring. Professional guides and organisers will provide you with fascinating insights into the natural and cultural history of the Bushland Shire. Whether you prefer an easy stroll, a challenging hike, or something for the kids, there’s bound to be an event for you!

Please note: These events are provided for Hornsby Shire residents only. Bookings are essential and open a month before each walk. Please note: Residents are limited to six (6) walks per program.

Upcoming Bushwalks

Kookaburra
Refuge Rock - Bushwalk for Beginners Cherrybrook
On this 2 and a half hour (4 km), easy to moderately challenging bushwalk, uncover the secrets of Refuge Rock - a series of huge sandstone outcrops in the heart of Berowra Valley National Park.
Native plants in bushland
Gibberagong Waterhole Bushwalk, North Wahroonga
This three-hour (4 km), moderately challenging bushwalk through diverse sandstone vegetation communities descends through beautiful rainforest to the delightful Gibberagong Waterhole.
Wallaby
Galston Recreation Reserve, Galston
An easy, one and a half hour family friendly walk (950m) that will take you through different types of vegetation.
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Djarra Ridge Bushwalk, Cowan
This five-hour (9.3 km), challenging circuit bushwalk explores a large southern section of Muogamarra Nature Reserve.
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Bujwa Bay Bushwalk, Cowan
This three-hour (6.2 km), moderately challenging to challenging bushwalk follows a fire trail from the ridgetop of Cowan down to the tranquil waters of Bujwa Bay.
Berowra Waters
Gundah Ridge Bushwalk, Mount Kuring-gai
This easy, one and a half hour (1.8 km return) walk strolls along the beautiful Gundah Ridge through some of Hornsby Shire’s most beautiful sandstone bushland.
small white native flowers
Smugglers Ridge Bushwalk, Fiddletown
Discover the beauty of Marramarra National Park on this six-hour (13 km), challenging walk.
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Coups Creek & Conscript Pass Bushwalk, Wahroonga
This three-hour (5.3 km), moderately challenging to challenging bushwalk explores the upper reaches of the Lane Cove River and the beautiful Coups Creek gully.
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Forest Bathing on Mambara Walk, Pennant Hills
Reconnect and relax in nature with this forest bathing immersion, featuring nourishing bush tea and snack.
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Hornsby Shire Aussie Bird Count - Cheltenham 2025
Calling all nature lovers and budding bird enthusiasts!
bird on tree
Hornsby Shire Aussie Bird Count 2025 - Rosemead Road picnic area, Hornsby
Calling all nature lovers and budding bird enthusiasts!
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Pollinator Workshop 2025
Australian Pollinator Week acknowledges our important and unique insect pollinators during our southern spring (November).
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Basket weaving with foraged fibres
Learn to make a fantastic small basket, bowl or tray using traditional techniques.