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Heritage Craft Fair

St. Ives Showground Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW 2075

THE HERITAGE CRAFT FAIR allows a limited range of "WORLD HANDCRAFTS "Hand selected Handmade products from the World to be displayed.

Australian Made products are always given priority, However due to the demand from Clients and exhibitors to expand the offering of the fair we have decided to allow a select group of "World Handmade Crafts" products into the fair.FOODS AND GROWERS MARKETS INCORPORATING ORGANIC PRODUCTS.The famous Heritage Craft Fair offers Foods , organic foods, fresh foods and Growers section within the existing Fair.Come to a fair where time stands still, where you can see craft being created right before your eyes.Buy top quality crafts with the assurance that it’s not only great value, but also an original – handcrafted right here in Australia.

Enjoy the atmosphere and energy of 250 stalls presenting quality handcrafts with no mass produced second hand or imported items.

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Seymour Centre

Corner of City Rd and Cleveland Street, Hornsby NSW 2077

Located in the heart of the University of Sydney, the Seymour champions cultural exploration, arts education and audience engagement.

Each year over 250,000 people engage with the Centre as audience, theatre creators, directors, designers, technicians and performers – and the numbers are growing.

We present a diverse range of the best of contemporary performing arts including participation in some of this city’s major arts festivals; the Sydney Comedy Festival, Sydney Children’s Festival, Sydney Fringe Festival and the iconic Sydney Festival.

The Seymour is also a dynamic hub for diverse arts activity: we are home to four innovative performance companies who all present work in the Centre: SIMA Jazz performs the best of contemporary jazz regularly in our Sound Lounge; Shaun Parker and Co presents major dance and physical theatre works; Chronology Arts commission and perform contemporary classical music and Critical Stages, a company quickly becoming Australia's leading producer of touring independent theatre.

As part of the University of Sydney we host a vibrant program of University events and student performances, ranging from lectures by leading world thinkers as part of the Sydney Ideas program to presenting the annual student revue season.

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Endota Day Spa Hornsby

Shop 3104, 236 Pacific Hwy, Hornsby NSW 2077
Endota: an indigenous Australian word meaning beautiful Endota spa is the fresh, soothing, all-Australian day spa at home near you. Here, wellness is the way. Laidback and friendly, Endota spa welcomes absolutely everyone. Flawless walls. Timber benches. Essential oils meandering on the air. A billabong footbath lapping at your feet. Lap up Australian organic ingredients in every spa treatment, and at home, soak up organic Endota skincare. Endota spa provide ahhhh-mazing space for sidling in and chilling out. And ahhh-inspiring business opportunities for motivated day spa franchisees – we’re Australia’s largest day spa network, and Australia’s most successful day spa franchise system.
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Endota Day Spa Turramurra

4 William St, Turramurra NSW 2074
Endota: an indigenous Australian word meaning beautiful Endota spa is the fresh, soothing, all-Australian day spa at home near you. Here, wellness is the way. Laidback and friendly, Endota spa welcomes absolutely everyone. Flawless walls. Timber benches. Essential oils meandering on the air. A billabong footbath lapping at your feet. Lap up Australian organic ingredients in every spa treatment, and at home, soak up organic Endota skincare. Endota spa provide ahhhh-mazing space for sidling in and chilling out. And ahhh-inspiring business opportunities for motivated day spa franchisees – we’re Australia’s largest day spa network, and Australia’s most successful day spa franchise system.
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Shop and Save Tours

Various Locations, Round Corner NSW 2158
Shop and Save Tours offer warehouse shopping tours in Sydney. Whether you are looking for a full or half day tour, they can assist you in finding some great bargains! These award winning tours have been in operation for over 18 years, and the company continues to be a leader in warehouse shopping in Australia. Shopping tours include visits to fashion, sports, shoes, leathergoods, accessories, manchester, homewares and much more. If you have a day free or even a few hours, professional trained staff will give you the best shopping tour available! Shop and Save know all the secrets of bargain shopping, so why not join a tour for a little retail therapy whilst you are in Sydney.
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Country Charmâ„¢ Discovery Tours

10 William Street, Turramurra NSW 2074
On a Country Charm Blue Mountains Discovery Tour, experience the World Heritage Exhibition Centre in the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens and the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Enjoy Jenolan Caves and a tour by a specialist geologist. Visit various geosites including the iconic sandstone landscapes at Govetts Leap and Echo Point as well as the sandstone escarpment and underlying coal measure exposures in Jamison Valley, accessed by the steepest passenger railway in the world. And visit the mining heritage site of Hartley Vale. Stay overnight in heritage accommodation. The experience of the world famous Jenolan Caves includes guided tours and encounters with wildlife including the quite unique opportunity to see the duck-billed platypus, endemic to Australia. All meals included.
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Cumberland State Forest

95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125
Cumberland State Forest is a 40 hectare oasis of green in Sydney's north-western suburbs. Enjoy a stroll on one of Cumberland's forest walks, meander through the tall eucalypt forest, explore moist rainforest on the Palm Gully Trail or touch, hear and smell your way along the stroller and wheelchair friendly Sensory Trail. Cumberland offers four leafy picnic and barbecue areas, so you are sure to find the perfect place for a family get together or social gathering. A cafe, native plant nursery and forest information are on-site. A wide range of programmed weekend and school holiday activities will suit all ages and a variety of interests!
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Roughley House and The Pines

656a Old Northern Road, Dural NSW 2158
Roughley House is a colonial heritage listed homestead established in 1856. Unlike other museums, Roughley House denotes the changing lifestyle of one family over five generations, each generation leaving their own stamp. Clive Roughley the youngest of five children lived in Roughley House until his passing in 2002. In 1984 without any direct heirs to pass on his family home, Clive decided to sell Roughley House and The Pines to The Hills Shire Council. This was provided that the property would become a time capsule of colonial life and the Roughley family's story. An event that runs to assist in raising awareness and funds for the property is Jazz at The Pines, a live concert series bringing together some of Sydney's top jazz bands. Viewing of Roughley House is available by prior engagement. Schools, seniors and coach groups welcome. Morning/afternoon teas can be arranged for an additional cost.
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Golden Ridge Animal Farm

686 Old Northern Road, enter via Wyoming Road, Dural NSW 2158
Bring the children to the Golden Ridge Animal Farm for hands on farm fun. Hold baby chicks, ducklings and rabbits, milk the cow and bottle feed baby lambs and kids. Go for a farm walk to feed the sheep and goats with bread and see all the other farm animals. Ride a pony or donkey. Located in the hills district at Dural only 35 minutes from the city. Bring along your lunch and stay for a picnic. A great place to have a birthday party. Mobile farms also available to travel to you for your event or party.
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Aboriginal Heritage walk

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Turramurra NSW 2074
4.5km (return) - 2.5 hour (each way) - Medium difficulty For a great experience that highlights the best of the Aboriginal art in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, step out on Aboriginal Heritage walk. Combining Resolute and West Head walking tracks, you'll encounter historic rock engravings and art of the Guringai Nation, whose traditional lands include this park and Pittwater area. Within a 10-minute walk along the track, you'll come ... Visit website for more info

Js Kitchen Singaporean Cooking Classes

Francis Greenway Drive, Cherrybrook NSW 2126
Don't know your coriander from your cumin? Would you love to cook Asian inspired meals but don't know where to start? Start in J's Kitchen. Take a couple of hours, bring a friend or three, and learn to cook amazing, flavourful Singaporean Cuisine. You'll learn which flavours work together (and which don't!), different cooking methods that you can use at home, and the knowledge to start your journey into cooking meals which will certainly have people coming back for more. Based in Sydney's North-West at Cherrybrook, J's Kitchen is the perfect way to try your hand at something new, gain some new skills, and have a fun afternoon or evening topped off with taste testing some amazing food which you'll then be able to cook at home!...

Crosslands Reserve

Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights NSW 2077
'Crosslands Reserve' has been maintained by Hornsby Shire Council since 1921. In 1987 the reserve was incorporated into Berowra Valley Bushland Park, forming 38 square kilometres of bushland, stretching from Pennant Hills to Berowra Waters. Things to do include: Picnicking and barbeques, bushwalking, camping (bookings required), fishing, canoeing, bike riding and nature observation. Facilities at the reserve include: Picnic shelters (larger shelter available for hire - seats 12 adults), free electric barbecues, toilets, parking, children's playground and bicycle track and the Track head for The Great North Walk. ...

Roughley House and The Pines

656a Old Northern Road, Dural NSW 2158
Roughley House is a colonial heritage listed homestead established in 1856. Unlike other museums, Roughley House denotes the changing lifestyle of one family over five generations, each generation leaving their own stamp. Clive Roughley the youngest of five children lived in Roughley House until his passing in 2002. In 1984 without any direct heirs to pass on his family home, Clive decided to sell Roughley House and The Pines to The Hills Shire Council. This was provided that the property would become a time capsule of colonial life and the Roughley family's story. An event that runs to assist in raising awareness and funds for the property is Jazz at The Pines, a live concert series bringing together some of Sydney's top jazz bands. Viewing of Roughley House is available by prior engagement. Schools, seniors and coach groups welcome. Morning/afternoon teas can be arranged for an additional cost....

Wesley Vision Valley

7 Vision Valley Road, Arcadia NSW 2159
Welcome to Wesley Vision Valley, an award-winning conference, retreat and recreation centre north-west of Sydney's Central Business District. They have been creating memorable camp experiences for over 40 years, by providing adventure based programs to school, community, youth and corporate groups. Set on 100 acres of beautiful Australian bushland, the site boasts four individual lodges with a total site capacity of 224 and each lodge comes equipped with its own guest lounge facilities. Wesley Vision Valley also offers over 25 different outdoor educational activities to choose from; including a dual flying fox, high ropes course, archery, canoeing, rock climbing, water slide and many more. Contact their team today to find out what Wesley Vision Valley can do for your group!...

Berowra Waters Retreat

Lot 19 Silverwater Estate, Berowra Waters NSW 2082
Berowra Waters Retreat is a luxury three bedroom holiday house plus a garden suite to accommodate up to eight people. It is situated right on the river offering water views from every bedroom and balcony. This is a water access only property with an undercover entertainment area offering stunning river views complete with crockery, cutlery, barbecue, fridge and microwave perfect for al fresco dining. There is a private spa, tinny, kayaks, stand up paddleboard and fishing rods available....
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Point Hut Pond Park

McGilvray Close, Gordon NSW 2072
Stop off en route to or from Tidbinbilla to take the children to the playground at Point Hut Pond Park. Make use of the barbeques and shaded areas. Walk around this serene park and it’s pond and enjoy great views of the hills. Toilet facilities and parking available. Dogs allowed. ...
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Eryldene Historic House and Garden

17 McIntosh Street, Gordon NSW 2072

Eryldene is an early 20th century historic house and garden located in northern Sydney. It is recognised as one of the nation's most important heritage properties. The house was designed by visionary architect William Hardy Wilson for Professor E G Waterhouse who created its internationally acclaimed camellia garden. Eryldene is listed on the National Estate and the New South Wales Heritage Register. Eryldene is open throughout the year for open weekends and special events and is available for booked tours by groups....

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Yatan Holistic Ayurvedic Centre

Suite 28 924 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072

Ayurveda is a vast and encompassing Science of Life. It is self empowering – giving you the tools : daily and seasonal routines, dietary and lifestyle advice, yoga practice and more, customised to your dosha, stage of life, location etc to give and receive the most from your life.

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Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve

Rosedale Road, St Ives NSW 2075
Located in St Ives, North Sydney, Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve offers walking and birdwatching opportunities in an unspoilt bushland setting. Escape the hustle of the city for a refreshing dose of nature. A 15-minute drive from the Sydney CBD can take you to a patch of paradise near St Ives. Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve, in North Sydney, boasts one of the last remaining stands of magnificent blue gum forests within the Sydney region. This much-loved reserve is featured as part of the Ku-ring-gai Council nature walks and NPWS discovery program, making it popular for bushwalking and birdwatching. The towering canopy and lush understorey of ferns support a staggering array of wildlife including black-faced swamp wallabies and echidnas. If visiting Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve at night, then keep your eyes peeled for sugar gliders, possums and owls. Early morning is a superb time for birdwatching as the reserve comes alive with the sound of native Australian birds singing, including pardalotes, king parrots, and lorikeets....
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Browns Forest Loop Trail

Rosedale Road, St Ives NSW 2075
If you’ve ever wondered what Sydney looked like before the city took over, then head to Browns Forest loop trail, in the North Sydney suburb of St Ives. Immerse yourself in unspoilt bushland within Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve by taking advantage of its short and easy walking track. Just 30 minutes north of the central business district, it’s ideal for birdwatching enthusiasts, nature-lovers and botanists, and is a great walk for kids. You’ll enter a forest of majestic blue gums and magnificent blackbutts that hark back to pre-colonial times with a lush understorey of ferns. Following the clearly signposted path, the kids will enjoy the self-guided series of interpretation signs. In the spring, the ground cover of native flowers, such as the blue flax lily and pastel flower, burst into a colourful display. Any time of year, you’ll hear the chatter of birds such as rainbow lorikeets, crimson rosellas and king parrots echoing through the bush....
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Golden Ridge Animal Farm

686 Old Northern Road, Dural NSW 2158
Golden Ridge Animal Farm is a family friendly farm you can visit in the hills district of Sydney. Join in the tour to get up close and friendly with lots of baby animals. Bottle feed the baby lambs and kid goats. Milk the cows, Hold baby chicks, ducklings and rabbits. Go for a walk to feed and pat all the friendly farm animals. Stay for lunch and have a pony ride. All within a 40 minute drive from the harbour bridge. Open everyday of the year (except Christmas day). Booking essential. ...
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Cumberland State Forest

95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125
Cumberland State Forest is a 40 hectare oasis of green in Sydney's north-western suburbs. Enjoy a stroll on one of Cumberland's forest walks, meander through the tall eucalypt forest, explore moist rainforest on the Palm Gully Trail or touch, hear and smell your way along the stroller and wheelchair friendly Sensory Trail. Cumberland offers four leafy picnic and barbecue areas, so you are sure to find the perfect place for a family get together or social gathering. A cafe, native plant nursery and forest information are on-site. A wide range of programmed weekend and school holiday activities will suit all ages and a variety of interests! ...
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Berowra Waters Marina

199 Bay Road, Berowra Waters NSW 2082
Imagine finding a place in Sydney, hidden away, with water views in the middle of the bush with a unique vehicular ferry. At Berowra Waters Marina you can have a day out fishing on the river, have a relaxing picnic, sit by the water with a glass of wine and some delicious fish and chips or dine in the restaurant for a great family occasion enjoying fresh seafood. From the Marina you can hire a Barbecue Boat as well as an open or canopy aluminium boat, with no licence required to operate, its perfect to cruise down the Hawkesbury River. There are single and double kayaks to hire which give you a chance to get up and close with bird life, marine life and ancient Aboriginal carvings. There is also a gourmet deli plus a bottle shop with great specials and deals on wines, beer and spirits....
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Stepping Stone Crossing to Cascades Trail

Hunter Avenue, St Ives NSW 2075
Garigal National Park is blessed with an extensive network of tracks and trails that can be enjoyed by walking, by mountain biking, or by horse riding. Stepping Stone Crossing to Cascades trail is one of several tracks located on Middle Harbour Creek, near Chatswood. Perfect for a Sunday stroll, this track joins Cascades trail with Pipeline and Bungaroo tracks, and Davidson Park to Stepping Stone Crossing. Be sure to check out these other tracks so you can plan your adventure. This gently undulating trail follows creek banks lined with diverse wet eucalypt forest, including blackbutt, swamp she-oak, angophoras and black wattle, until it reaches a gorgeous series of rockpools known as 'Cascades'. At Cascades, you’ll see remnants of a sandstone wall that was built in 1928 to dam the first pool. While swimming is not recommended here today due to urban run-off, it’s a lovely spot to take in an abundance of wildlife and enjoy birdwatching. Look out for azure kingfishers, cockatoos, kookaburras, parrots and owls. In the water, you may spot water dragons and other reptiles, as well as several saltwater fish species....
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Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head Loop Track

Memorial Road, North Turramurra NSW 2074
If you like to mix things up a bit, you can’t miss Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head loop track. The long walk leads along Bobbin Head trail past open forests of smooth barked apple gum and red bloodwoods to Empire Marina Bobbin Head and historic Halvorsen’s boatshed before arriving at Bobbin Head. Grab a bite here before joining Warrimoo track, which winds through thick mangroves. Keep an eye out for the Aboriginal middens as you walk, these unique heritage sites are testament to the bountiful food supplies enjoyed by the Guringai people in the region. Joining Sphinx track, a short climb will return you to the Sphinx Memorial and several pyramids among rough barked tree ferns. Enjoy a picnic or break at this peaceful spot....
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Apple Tree Picnic Area

Ku-Ring-Gai Chase Road, Mount Colah NSW 2079
Apple Tree picnic area is a popular waterfront rest spot, but it’s also the beginning of the Berowra walking track. Find access to parking, a café and toilets here. Apple Tree picnic area is only an hour’s drive from Sydney and one of the gateways to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park’s many walking trails, waterways and lookouts. Apple Tree picnic area provides an easily accessible spot to park your car and re-energise, before you head off into the park and explore. You can buy drinks and food at the café or make use of the shaded picnic tables and barbecues. The Berowra walking track begins at this point, but if you have a boat, you can also set sail from Apple Tree picnic area’s boat ramp....
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Bobbin Head

Apple Tree Bay Road, Mount Colah NSW 2079
Located in the west of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Bobbin Head is a large area offering lots of attractions and facilities. As well as being a great place to bushwalk, paddle or go fishing, Bobbin Head is the perfect waterfront picnic spot. The area features barbecues, picnic tables, shelters and plenty of green space for an impromptu frisbee session or a spot of cricket. There’s also a children’s playground that’s sure to be a hit with kids and you can pick up a coffee at the Bobbin Head Inn Café or tuck into some beautiful Mediterranean cuisine at Galley Foods Restaurant and Kiosk. Visit Empire Marina Bobbin Head to hire a run-a-bout with fishing licence, or follow any of the number of walking tracks and collect maps and brochures from Bobbin Head Information Centre. Stroll the mangrove boardwalk behind the picnic area and see if you can spot some of the park’s many birds....
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Berowra Valley National Park

Bellamy Street, Pennant Hills NSW 2120
Join the Great North walk, mess about on a boat, have a barbecue or enjoy scenic views from one of the lookouts in Berowra Valley National Park, just north of Sydney. This large park occupies the beautiful bushland valley between the suburbs of Hornsby Heights, Thornleigh, Galston, Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook, reaching up to the quiet waters of Berowra Creek. Covering a 25km stretch of the Great North walk, the park offers more than 70km of walking tracks and fire trails. If you’d rather enjoy nature at a slower pace, enjoy a picnic or barbecue at Crosslands Reserve, so close to the suburbs and yet so far from the speed of daily life. Berowra Creek is a great spot for some canoeing or kayaking, and there are some good places to dangle your line overboard - you might be lucky enough to catch some lunch....
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Mount Colah Station to Pymble Station Cycle Route

Pierre Close, Mount Colah NSW 2079
For an exhilarating day trip that’s sure to get the adrenaline flowing, try Mount Colah Station to Pymble Station cycle route, via Bobbin Head. It’s a great introduction to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and bound to invigorate the senses, bringing a healthy glow to the cheeks. From Mount Colah Station, head south before turning left into Ku-ring-gai Chase Road. You’ll soon be winding your way through the park, revelling in the sights and sounds of the bush. It’s eight kilometres to Apple Tree Bay, with a great downhill run. Upon reaching Bobbin Head, stop for a refreshing swim and a well-deserved picnic lunch. Don’t forget to check out the historic Bobbin Inn Visitor Centre. Following the road round, it’s an uphill climb to the southern park entrance. From here take the short detour to see the fascinating Sphinx Memorial, a replica of the famous sphinx carved out of sandstone. From the edge of the park, it’s an eight kilometre ride along Bobbin head Road, turning south onto Pacific Highway, to Pymble Station....
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Rose Seidler House

71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076
Rose Seidler House, built between 1948 and 1950, is one of the most uncompromising modernist houses in Australia. Nestled in natural bushland, the house has panoramic views of Ku-ring-gai National Park from its glass walls and sun filled deck. Restored to its 1950s scheme, Rose Seidler House incorporates the modernist features of open planning, minimal colour scheme, mod cons, appliances and labour saving devices that were new to Australia. Its original furniture is one of the most important post war design collections in Australia. Rose Seidler House was the first commission for internationally renowned architect Harry Seidler. He came to Australia from New York expressly to build the house for his parents Rose and Max, who lived there until 1967. Awarded the Sulman Medal in 1951, it has been a very influential house, stimulating much social comment and intellectual debate. ...
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Barnetts lookout

Barnetts Road, Berowra Heights NSW 2082
Take time out from the rushed pace of life and take your lunch or coffee down to Barnetts Road Reserve and the Barnetts lookout. The creek looks so peaceful from up here and your troubles just seem to fly away over the valley. You can enjoy a picnic with a view, plus there's a small playground near the picnic area, so you can bring the kids along for some time in the great outdoors....
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Great North walk - Berowra Valley National Park

Bellamy Street, Pennant Hills NSW 2120
Also known as Benowie walking track, this beautiful bushland walk through Berowra Valley National Park follows Berowra Creek for 25 kilometres of the iconic Great North walk between Sydney and Newcastle. This section of the walk, from Pennant Hills to Berowra Waters, takes about two to three days to walk, with several places to camp along the way. If you’d prefer a shorter walk, you can always break the trail up into more manageable sections, particularly if you're taking the kids out for the day. Join the walk from Pennant Hills, Westleigh, Hornsby, Galston Gorge picnic area or Berowra Waters, and head out into the bush for an adventure. For a longer walk extend your trip south along the Great North walk - Lane Cove National Park or link up with the Great North walk – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and continue north towards Newcastle....
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TreeTops Sydney The Hills

95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125
Treetop Adventure Park is a recreation activity in the tree tops, where participants slide down flying foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy many other exciting activities up to 15 metres above the forest floor. There are 115 challenges including 20 flying foxes, the longest at 200 metres. This sensational experience is carried out at the participant's own pace with each course designed with different levels of difficulty (from children over three years old, through to easy, medium and 'adventure lover'). Established in West Pennant Hills in Cumberland State Forest, Treetop Adventure Park aims for minimal environmental impact on the forest, especially as the trees are the real stars of the course. This multi-award winning park caters for people from all walks of life and all levels of fitness. What a fantastic and exhilarating way to discover the Great Australian Outdoors. Come monkey around with them. ...
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Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre

25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby NSW 2077
Central Hornsby now has its own arts hub at the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre. Wallarobba is a facility of Hornsby Shire Council and is located at Willow Park, 25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby. The Wallarobba Homestead was built in 1903 and has been transformed by Council with work completed in 2011. Facilities and activities at the centre include a community art studio, purpose-built printmaking room, art classes, artists' lounge, and a gallery space. The Hornsby Art Society also has an office in the centre. ...
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Bellamy fire trail

Bellamy fire trail, Pennant Hills NSW 2120
This short walk through Berowra Valley National Park is perfect for a daily breather. A level path takes you down to Zig-Zag Creek, over a bridge and up to the high walls and towering forest of the old railway quarry, an attractive natural amphitheatre of sandstone. Even though there's no directional signage, you'll find the path easy to follow. You’ll see fern trees, grass trees, coachwood and a variety of tall eucalypts while hearing the joyful call of kookaburras. Interpretive signs tell the history of the historic Zig-Zag railway that used to pass through here. Take a seat on the old railway sleepers and enjoy the peace and beauty of the bush before heading back to daily life....