🌲 Day Out - Hornsby Height to Tunks Ridge Circuit & Quarry Park 🌿 🐿️ 🌼 🦜

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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🗓 DATE: Saturday, 19 September 2026.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.55am.
🚊 MEETING POINT: (start & finish) Hornsby station, Station Street entry/exit next to EzyMart.
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🥾 DISTANCE: 14.5km return.
🥾 GRADE: mostly Moderate/slightly HARD on a steady pace, not snail pace!
💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and down hills, stair climbs, creeks crossing, rocks scrambling and a bit of bush bashing at few overgrown sections.
💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery in parts.
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📸 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚶‍♀️Upon arrival at Hornsby station, we’ll begin our exciting adventure towards Berowra Valley Regional Park - Hornsby Height to Tunks Ridge circuit along beautiful bushlands, fascinating wildlife with a nice views along the ridge.
🚶After spending time in the nature, photo sessions and BYO lunch, we’ll head back to Hornsby station along the bushlands and local roads.

📝 OPTIONAL:
After we finish our adventure, you may join a vibrant celebration of culture, community and connection at Taste of Harmony 2026.
🗓️ Saturday, 19 September 2026
🕰️ 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/Community/Events/Miscellaneous-events-folder/Taste-of-Harmony-2026

🚶 Or check out Hornsby Quarry Park.
The newly completed Crusher Plant Precinct is the first area of the park to open and is now accessible to the public, offering a glimpse of what is to come as the wider Hornsby Park project continues to be delivered in stages.
https://hornsbypark.com.au/

🚆 You’ll make your way to Hornsby station at your leisure.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️
ℹ️ TERMS & DISCLAIMER:
Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event.
📝 For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’.
✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event.
✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings.
✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event.
✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure.
✅ If you’re not sticking or keeping up with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you!
✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos.
❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared.
❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break.
❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event!
❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead.
✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event.
✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events!
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🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒
👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt may not be suitable for this walk.
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes/trainers highly recommended.
💦 At least 1.8L of WATER, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks.
🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard.
⛑ Basic First Aid Kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes etc.
🧥 Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather.
🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure. Good vibes only!

📝 This is a great article for tips on preparation for Day Walk Skill & Gear.
Bushwalk Skills 101:
https://www.bushwalk.com/article/8398

💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION:
$10 CASH per person for this event to be collected at the start of the walk.
✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet.
📱 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your name) & Hornsby.
✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks!
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🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc.
https://transportnsw.info/

🚗 Carpark at the station near the entry/exit or side streets.
🏃‍♂️ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. If you’re running late, we don’t wait!
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✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast, train schedule from Central etc.

📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before meeting time instead to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section.

❗️NOTE - I do not answer calls or text messages after meeting time!

🌿 🌸 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 🌼

Norra 😎
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)