Guidebook for Hornsby
Arts & Culture
Workshops and Talks
Hornsby Art Society Demonstration Program Hornsby Art Society (HAS) demonstration nights are held in the Beatrice Taylor Hall (located behind the Wallarobba homestead). The nights start at 7pm with artist networking, trading tables and refreshments, then a HAS activity update from 7:45pm, followed by the demonstration starting at 8pm, for 60-90mins. Cost: HAS members $3 / visitors $5. Email programs@hornsbyartsociety.com.au for more details.
Print Studio
Free Friday Printmakers’ Open Studio
The Wallarobba printmaking studio is open for free access each Friday during school terms from 9.30am to 2.30pm. The sessions are suitable for beginners through to the experienced.
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Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre
25 Edgeworth David AveWorkshops and Talks
Hornsby Art Society Demonstration Program Hornsby Art Society (HAS) demonstration nights are held in the Beatrice Taylor Hall (located behind the Wallarobba homestead). The nights start at 7pm with artist networking, trading tables and refreshments, then a HAS activity update from 7:45pm, followed by the demonstration starting at 8pm, for 60-90mins. Cost: HAS members $3 / visitors $5. Email programs@hornsbyartsociety.com.au for more details.
Print Studio
Free Friday Printmakers’ Open Studio
The Wallarobba printmaking studio is open for free access each Friday during school terms from 9.30am to 2.30pm. The sessions are suitable for beginners through to the experienced.
Entertainment & Activities
Only a short 5 minute walk from Hornsby Train Station, ZONE BOWLING has 24 bowling lanes, 22 arcades, tasty food and refreshing drinks ready for you!
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ZONE BOWLING Hornsby
116-122 George StOnly a short 5 minute walk from Hornsby Train Station, ZONE BOWLING has 24 bowling lanes, 22 arcades, tasty food and refreshing drinks ready for you!
The Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre is a state-of-the-art facility. Some of its key features include:
Heated eight lane 50 metre outdoor pool for lap swimming and water polo
Outdoor seating for 500 spectators with a spectacular view of Old Mans Valley
A heated, ten metre by 25 metre indoor pool for learn-to-swim activities
A leading edge gymnasium
A heated leisure pool with zero depth entry leading into a walking zone
Fun water features for the children in the leisure pool
A two metre high enclosed water slide for children
Multi purpose rooms for club activities and dry recreation activities
Kiosk and café
Parking on site for 100 vehicles
Lifts to all levels of the complex
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Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre
203 Peats Ferry RdThe Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre is a state-of-the-art facility. Some of its key features include:
Heated eight lane 50 metre outdoor pool for lap swimming and water polo
Outdoor seating for 500 spectators with a spectacular view of Old Mans Valley
A heated, ten metre by 25 metre indoor pool for learn-to-swim activities
A leading edge gymnasium
A heated leisure pool with zero depth entry leading into a walking zone
Fun water features for the children in the leisure pool
A two metre high enclosed water slide for children
Multi purpose rooms for club activities and dry recreation activities
Kiosk and café
Parking on site for 100 vehicles
Lifts to all levels of the complex
Parks & Nature
From tall, lush forest to rugged sandstone ridgetops, the Blue Gum Walk provides a
diverse range of bushwalking experiences. The walk to Fishponds and the Ginger
Meggs Loop sections are ideal for those new to bushwalking or who are simply
looking for shorter walks.
Blue Gum Walk
Blue Gum WalkFrom tall, lush forest to rugged sandstone ridgetops, the Blue Gum Walk provides a
diverse range of bushwalking experiences. The walk to Fishponds and the Ginger
Meggs Loop sections are ideal for those new to bushwalking or who are simply
looking for shorter walks.
From Turramurra: Enter the park from Bobbin Head Road, at North Turramurra. This is a good route to Bobbin Head and Appletree Bay.
From Mt Colah/Asquith: Enter the park from Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, off the Pacific Highway. This gives you easy access to the large parking areas and picnic facilities at Bobbin Head and Appletree Bay.
From Terrey Hills or Church Point: Enter the park from McCarrs Creek Road. This leads to to Liberator General San Martin Drive, where you'll find the picnic areas and facilities of Illawong Bay and Akuna Bay. It also gives access to West Head Road, West Head and The Basin.
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Ku-ring-gai-Chase-Nationalpark
West Head RoadFrom Turramurra: Enter the park from Bobbin Head Road, at North Turramurra. This is a good route to Bobbin Head and Appletree Bay.
From Mt Colah/Asquith: Enter the park from Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, off the Pacific Highway. This gives you easy access to the large parking areas and picnic facilities at Bobbin Head and Appletree Bay.
From Terrey Hills or Church Point: Enter the park from McCarrs Creek Road. This leads to to Liberator General San Martin Drive, where you'll find the picnic areas and facilities of Illawong Bay and Akuna Bay. It also gives access to West Head Road, West Head and The Basin.
This is in an area that has fishing, BBQ picnic areas and breathtaking scenic views. Should not miss this great tourist spot.
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Hawkesbury River Station
This is in an area that has fishing, BBQ picnic areas and breathtaking scenic views. Should not miss this great tourist spot.
Edgeworth David Community Garden
Edgeworth David Garden launched on 30th October 2016, this community garden welcomes all residents to drop in and be inspired.
Edgeworth David Garden
Northcote RoadEdgeworth David Community Garden
Edgeworth David Garden launched on 30th October 2016, this community garden welcomes all residents to drop in and be inspired.
Lane-Cove-Nationalpark
Riverside DriveAustralischer Reptilienpark
Pacific HighwayKoala Park Sanctuary Sydney
84 Castle Hill Rd
Taronga Zoo
Bradleys Head RoadShopping
Whether you travel by car, train, bus, taxi or walk, it couldn’t be easier to get to Westfield Hornsby. Located in Hornsby on the cusp of the North Shore, Westfield Hornsby is easily accessible to everyone.
FREE WIFI. Over 350 stores and all the majors like David Jones, Myers, K-Mart, Coles, Woolworth, Aldi,Dan Murphys, Bing Lee, Reject Shop, Target, JB-HiFi, Jay-Jays, Lowes, Cinemas, Gameplay stations, etc.
This has a great food court and over 35 eateries, fast food outlets ( KFC, MacDonald,etc.), Asian. Oriental and Mediterranean food Stalls, Cafes, sushi bars surrounding restaurants, wine bars, etc.
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Westfield Hornsby
236 Pacific HwyWhether you travel by car, train, bus, taxi or walk, it couldn’t be easier to get to Westfield Hornsby. Located in Hornsby on the cusp of the North Shore, Westfield Hornsby is easily accessible to everyone.
FREE WIFI. Over 350 stores and all the majors like David Jones, Myers, K-Mart, Coles, Woolworth, Aldi,Dan Murphys, Bing Lee, Reject Shop, Target, JB-HiFi, Jay-Jays, Lowes, Cinemas, Gameplay stations, etc.
This has a great food court and over 35 eateries, fast food outlets ( KFC, MacDonald,etc.), Asian. Oriental and Mediterranean food Stalls, Cafes, sushi bars surrounding restaurants, wine bars, etc.
Getting Around
Avis Car & Truck Rental Hornsby
156 Pacific HwyThrifty Car & Truck Rental Hornsby
Hornsby station
Sightseeing
Hawkesbury River Marina
9 Dangar RdBoat and fishing gear hire. Great BBQ picnic spot.
Hornsby Water Clock
236 Pacific HwyHunter Valley is the home of some of the most renown wine growing families from France, Portugal and the Mediterranean. This is where and how the grapes for the wine is cultivated and processed. After a few wine tasting glasses I am sure you will agree that they can certainly hold their own. These popular Australian International Award winning wineries can rival the very best in the world and so much cheaper. Great value for money.
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Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre
455 Wine Country DrHunter Valley is the home of some of the most renown wine growing families from France, Portugal and the Mediterranean. This is where and how the grapes for the wine is cultivated and processed. After a few wine tasting glasses I am sure you will agree that they can certainly hold their own. These popular Australian International Award winning wineries can rival the very best in the world and so much cheaper. Great value for money.
Bondi Beach
Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Rd station
Dangar Island
Drinks & Nightlife
Hornsby RSL Club
4 High StBlu Water Grill
Florence Street