ENVIRONMENT

NATURE TO PROTECT

Hornsby Park is an ecosystem that nurtures healing in both people and place.

Hornsby Park is more than just the rehabilitation of former quarry land. On the leafy border between vast bushland and urban life, this parkland is home to Sydney’s biggest volcanic diatreme and some of its rarest native habitats. Delve deep into the wild flora, fauna, and bedrock at Hornsby’s heart, whose incredible beauty will be protected for years to come.

THE DIATREME

Tens of thousands of years ago

Long before people walked this land, Hornsby Park was part of the supercontinent Gondwana. Towering conifers, cycads and giant tree ferns filled the warm, humid forests.

FORESTS OF THE VALLEY

Vegetation in Hornsby Park

Protecting the forest means protecting the heart of Hornsby Park.

WHERE WATER WORKS WONDERS

Water in Hornsby Park

At Hornsby Park, water isn’t just managed, it’s transformed. Rain and groundwater will be captured, cleaned and reused to support nature, play, and people.

HEALING THE LANDSCAPE

Weed management in Hornsby Park

Taking a ‘mosaic’ approach to planting helps restore the valley’s original bushland while also providing vital refuge for wildlife that has adapted to the area’s changing environment.

Healing takes time. Here, nature leads the way.