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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

bushwalkers on the Blue Gum track
Blue Gum Walk, Hornsby
From majestic Sydney Blue Gum forest to pristine sandstone ridgetops, this stunning 3.5 (5 km) circuit walk is much loved.
Hunt the hairy geebung bushwalk_photo Jessica Shiel
Hunt the Hairy Geebung Bushwalk, Hornsby Heights
This 4 hour (8.5 km) return bushwalk sets out to find the elusive 'Hairy Geebung', an extremely rare plant that can only be found in Hornsby Shire.
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Four-legged friends walk in Fagan Park, Galston
Take your dog on this lovely 1 hour (2.5 km) stroll through the beautiful bushland and parkland of Fagan Park.
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Refuge Rock Bushwalk for beginners, Cherrybrook
Uncover the secrets of Refuge Rock - a huge area of Hawkesbury Sandstone outcrops in the heart of Berowra Valley National Park.
Boronia ledifolia flower by by Elaine Keong
Gibberagong Track Bushwalk, North Wahroonga
A total of 4km return trip from the end of Grosvenor Av Nth Wahroonga to the rainforest junction of Cockle Creek and Lovers Jump Creek and back.
bushwalkers on the Blue Gum track
Endangered Forest bushwalk
Explore Cherrybrook's endangered majestic Blue Gum High Forest and Turpentine Ironbark Forest remnants and learn of Council's efforts to restore these critically endangered ecological communities.

Protecting our forests

view of river flowing through bushland
Gundah Ridge Bushwalk, Mount Kuring-gai
This spectacular 2 hour (3 km) walk climbs down the rugged Gundah Ridge through some of Hornsby Shire’s most beautiful sandstone bushland.
Djarra Ridge bushwalk_photo John Martyn
Djarra Ridge bushwalk, Cowan
This 4 hour (9.3 km) circuit bushwalk explores a large southern section of Muogamarra Nature Reserve.
Cowan Bushland - Janie News
Stringybark Ridge bushwalk, Pennant Hills
This intriguing 3 hour (6 km) walk explores the southern end of Berowra Valley National Park.
Lorna Pass & Scout Creek bushwalk
Lorna Pass bushwalk, Thornleigh
From the rainforest gullies of the Lane Cove River, to giant trees on the sheltered slopes, to the beautiful heath on the ridgetops, this three and a quarter hour (5.5 km) circuit bushwalk has it all!
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Echidna Kids - Tumbling Turtles, Fagan Park, Galston
Get up close and personal with some of the local wildlife! This 1 hour event is tailor-made for preschool kids aged 3 to 5 years.
Boronia ledifolia flower by by Elaine Keong
Smugglers Ridge Bushwalk
Discover the beauty of Marramarra, near Hornsby, on this relatively longer day walk option over 13kms.