Blue Gum Walk — Attraction in Sydney

Good walk, which can be extended to many other trails. - and very close to train station!!

However, I believe that there are things people should consider/ know

1. Google map says the Blue Gum Walk starts from Quarry Rd, but in fact, the starting point is "The Great North walk" which will bring people to "Blue gum walk" eventually. I spent nearly 15 minutes to find out a way to Blue Gum walk while walking back and forth. Besides, Google map - voice guided wrong direction! Therefore, I advise that you should check map to avoid entering into a bike trails. However, once entered into the trail, that's it. Very easy to follow.

2)if you love bush walk but your knees cannot support your walk greatly (like me), consider starting from Rosemead Rd Picnic area, rather than Great North walk on Quarry rd. The Great North walk starts from Quarry rd will lead you to long steep steps downward which will give huge impact on your knees. I nearly moaned for knee pain on the day I entered this walk via Great North Walk. Rosemead Rd is still steep but will bring less impact on knee with no steps.

3. this walk is very well posted. I confidently say this walk is well posted, much better than world famous Blue Mountain. However, still you can find yourself struggling without knowing where to go (like me)

4)one downside of this walk is too close to residential area but I believe that this can work as an advantage for a beginner - phone signal is quite strong in most of area (I am with Telstra) so you can ring for help and access map,etc. which can bring peace of mind, particularly when you try walk alone.

5. There were numerous damages after severe weather in Feb, which is all restored well now (updated 25/06/2020)

By the way, I am living in Hornsby, great to have a bush in...

This little gem of a 2-3 hour medium difficulty walk starting on the left at the trail head of Quarry Rd end(first right on Dural St) and meanders down through the valley behind local houses until you meet some very historic steps, recently reconditioned; see some beautiful blue gums, caves and bird life along the way until you meet the picnic park in the valley after about 20 minutes ambling. Stay at the Park for lunch/play and then return back to start. OR you may desire to walk onto the Fishponds through some great gum forests. Google: Blue Gum Walk and Fishpond Walk for more info. You may also take a short walk to 'Ginger Meggs' Park down Valley Road; a park dedicated to the local creator of the comic strip,...

Blue Gum Walk is only 10 min walk from Hornsby train station. Walk is about 2 hour long. There are some steep stairs but nothing too crazy. You will be crossing the creek twice, don’t go right after heavy rain. There is plenty of parking spot and trail is well sign posted. Enjoy your hike!

There is a picnic spot right after the first descent with picnic table and benches. 🧺

⚠️ Hornsby Council website: Creek crossings may be impassable following heavy rain events. If unsure check the Waitara Creek crossing near Ginger Meggs Park before...