Blue Gum Walk

About

One of the creator's favorite day hikes in Sydney, located in Hornsby. It's a 4km loop walk that takes about 2-3 hours to complete, offering immersion in a forest with blue gum trees, a creek with tiny waterfalls, and wildflowers.

Why go

• Fully immerse yourself in a forest and escape the city
• Feel like a forest fairy
• Lush forest trails, fresh crisp air and waterfalls

Must try

• Walk through towering blue gum forests
• Peaceful creek crossings
• Rock scrambles and climbing big rocks
• Spotting wildlife like lyre birds
• Wildflowers blooming everywhere

Pro tips

• Start at the Rosemead Road picnic area
• 4Km loop takes about 2-3 hours
• Wear hiking boots or study shoes
• Train to Hornsby station
• Use the All Trails app

Good to know

• Creek can be impassable after rain
• Beware of small blood sucking worms
• Not suitable for wheelchairs or prams

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Rating

4.4 / 5 (164 reviews)

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