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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. To cancel a booking, please email bushland@hornsby.nsw.gov.au as soon as possible so we can inform those on the waitlist. Please note: Residents are limited to six (6) walks per program.

Upcoming Bushwalks

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Spotlight Walk, Fagan Park Galston
Fully booked. Waitlist available.

Join our local bushland guides as we embrace a rare opportunity to explore a little-known area of Fagan Park at night.
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Djarra Ridge bushwalk, Cowan
This four-hour (9.3 km), challenging circuit bushwalk explores a large southern section of Muogamarra Nature Reserve.
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Western Slopes Bushwalk, Westleigh
This two-hour (4.2 km), moderately challenging to challenging bushwalk explores the dry, western slopes of the Westleigh ridge.
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Echidna Kids Bushwalk – Mambara Track, Pennant Hills
This one-and-a-half-hour event is tailor-made for preschool kids aged 3 to 5 years. Children will discover secrets of our local bushland as we follow the 800 m, pram-friendly Mambara Track circuit.
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Crosslands Reserve to Rockyfall Rapids Bushwalk, Hornsby Heights
This three-hour (5 km), easy to moderately challenging return walk showcases the stunning beauty and diversity found along Berowra Creek.
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Bushwalk for Beginners – Turner Trail, Berowra Heights
This gentle one-hour (2.3 km), easy bushwalk is for those not familiar with the Aussie bush, or who find long and rough bushwalks a challenge.
bushwalkers on the Blue Gum track
Endangered Forest Walk, Cherrybrook
Explore Cherrybrook's majestic Blue Gum High Forest and unique Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest remnants on this easy, two-hour (3 km) bushwalk.