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A visit is a must!

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To appreciate the majesty of the Blue Gum High Forest, a visit is a must.

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Dog Pound Creek Walk

The most majestic example of Blue Gum Diatreme Forest* occurs at Dog Pound Creek Bushland Reserve.

This spectacular 1.6km return walk begins on Warrigal Drive, next to the Westleigh Rural Fire Service building.

*Blue Gum Diatreme Forest is an extremely rare and fertile subtype of Blue Gum High Forest. It grows in soil from an ancient volcanic diatreme formed 200 million years ago, and can't be found anywhere else in the world.

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Ginger Meggs Loop Walk

Starting at Ginger Meggs Park, admire more of the Blue Gum Diatreme Forest as you ramble along the management trail and bushwalking track of Hornsby Valley’s 1km Ginger Meggs Loop Walk. A section of this loop is part of the longer Blue Gum Walk.

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Blue Gum Walk

Hike the full 4km Blue Gum Walk in the Hornsby Valley. Rosemead Road Picnic area makes a great starting place, or you can join from the Ginger Meggs Loop Walk starting at Ginger Meggs Park.

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Play among the gums

Grab a coffee or pack a picnic and head to play spaces for the kids surrounded by remnant Blue Gum High Forest.

Visit New Farm Road Reserve in West Pennant Hills, Fearnley Park in Beecroft, Kenley Park in Normanhurst, or The Lakes of Cherrybrook with access-friendly walkways.

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Free guided walks

Join one of our free guided bushwalks.
Look out for walks that mention Blue Gum High Forest.

Guided walks

*Our free guided bushwalks cater for all. Choose from beginner bushwalks for those with limited fitness, right through to challenging half-day bushwalks. Kids' bushwalks and nature events are also provided. Not to forget our furry four-legged friends - we also run guided bushwalks for well-socialised dogs and their human companions.