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The Bushland Shire
The Shire of Hornsby is the second largest Local Government area in the Sydney region, at 510 square kilometres in area. The Shire, located to the north of Sydney, encompasses land from Epping north to Wisemans Ferry and Brooklyn.
Geologically, the Shire is located on the Hornsby Plateau which rises from the south to its highest point at Cowan. The Plateau is dissected with steep gullies and has a number of drowned valleys, for example Berowra and Cowan Creeks.
The area is dominated by Hawkesbury Sandstone which forms the steep valleys. Along the ridge tops, shales from the Wianamatta Group often cover the sandstone.
Approximately 10% of the Shire is zoned and used for urban development, 16% for rural purposes, 23% for open space and the remainder is National Park or Nature Reserve.
Kuring-gai Chase National Park, Murramurra National Park, Muogararra Nature Reserve and Berowra Valley Regional Park provide large areas of bushland in the Shire which protect the native vegetation and animals.
These areas are also available for limited passive and active recreation.
(Source: Hornsby Shire Council Website )
What to See
The Shire consists of 3 Wards: A, B and C. Within in these Wards are many varied tourist attractions and facilities to cater to all interests and needs. Click the Ward in the map below to see the attractions available.
Click Map to View Attractions & Facilities
If you have an attraction or facility that can be included in this section please
Email Us and we will contact you with submission details. Inclusion in this section is provided by the HDCCI as a Community Service and is Free-Of-Charge
Hornsby Visitor Information Centre
Open Monday to Friday
Phone/Fax: 9987 1809
Hornsby Park
203x Pacific Highway (in front of Hornsby Pool)
Hornsby NSW 2077
PO Box 37
Hornsby NSW 1630
For further information, contact 9987 1809 or 9847 6014 during business hours
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Hornsby Shire Mayor ~ Nick Berman
Nick Berman was born and educated in the northern suburbs of Sydney, where he has lived most of his life.
Nick has a Commerce degree majoring in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management.
He was first elected to Hornsby Shire Council in September 1999. As Chair of the Hornsby Mall Committee, Nick worked to improve the amenity of the Mall and its access to the community and was member of the Hornsby CBD Steering Committee.
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In March 2004, he became Hornsby Shire's "First Popularly Elected Mayor".
In 2000 during his first four years as a Hornsby Shire Councillor he was Member of Hornsby's Olympic Torch Relay Committee and helped organise the community celebrations that took place when the Torch visited Pennant Hills Park.
2001 saw the opening of the McKell Park Federation Memorial Walk as part of the Centenary of Federation celebrations in the Hornsby Shire.
2002, Hornsby Council introduced a new rubbish collection system, which has since been recognised as one of the best in Australia, winning the prestigious Steel Can Recycling Award.
2003 a Youth Forum was held at the Hornsby Shire Council Chambers. This was something that Nick had lobbied for from the time he first became a Councillor and was part of a consultation program that Council's Youth Services team held across the Shire.
As a B-Ward Councillor, Nick strongly supported Council's efforts to widen the Duffy Avenue Bridge and served on the Dartford Road Working Party which planned the funding and construction of the Thornleigh Indoor Sports Centre (The Brick Pit)
Nick is a keen tennis player in local competitions. Nick played cricket in the Grade and Shires competitions for over 15 years and still plays the odd game when time allows. He is also an occasional cyclist.
Nick Berman - C/- Hornsby Shire Council, PO Box 37, HORNSBY NSW 1630
Ph: C/- 9847 6603 Fax: C/- 9847 6909 Home Fax: 9476 0908
Email: nberman@hornsby.nsw.gov.au
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