Blue Gum Loop + Hornsby Quarry Park
Blue Gum Loop, Hornsby + Hornsby Quarry Park
🗓 Sunday, 30th August 2026
📍 Meet-Up: Hornsby Station, 8:30AM
🚆 Getting There
For group commute options, please arrive at 7:15am at Central Station as we’ll take the 7:23AM T9 Train at Platform 18. We will get off at Hornsby at 8:23am.
We’ll walk for ~1.5km to the start of the trail together.
🚗 Driving
Parking available at Hornsby Station.
🥾 Hike Overview
We’ll be walking one of the prettiest and most loved walks in the Hornsby area, the Blue Gum Loop takes us through a beautiful mix of landscapes. After the walk, we’ll also visit the Hornsby Quarry Park to see the new lookout.
We’ll wander through lush fern-filled bushland, open forest, and dry sandstone country as we make our way toward Berowra Creek.
🗺️ AllTrails Map (Download/save this map for navigating the track on the day):
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/new-south-wales/blue-gum-walk-loop
• Meet Up at Hornsby Station:8:30AM
• Duration: 3-4 Hours
• Distance: ~7.7km (from Hornsby Station)
• Elevation Gain: ~285 (from Hornsby Station)
• Track Type: Loop
• Grade: 3 - Moderate
We keep a steady, social pace with short breaks along the way.
Estimated time to finish the walk is at 12:30pm. Trains from Hornsby run every 15 mins back to the city.
🎟 Tickets – $30
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🌧 Weather Notice
Please ensure you are comfortable hiking in weather conditions for the day and come prepared with appropriate footwear.Hike at your own discretion. Safety always comes first.
If weather conditions become unsafe (heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms, high tides), we may postpone or adjust the event.
🔁 Refund Policy
• Full refund available up to 72 hours before the event
• Within 72 hours: no refunds, but ticket transfers are allowed. Message us if you need to transfer.
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