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The Famous (or Infamous
depending who you are)
Water Clock is a prominent
feature in Hornsby's Mall. |
About Hornsby
Only 24 Km north of
the city of Sydney,
Hornsby is the northern most gateway to Sydney.
Hornsby is an ideal starting point to explore
the beauty of Sydney's natural bushland. Hornsby is characterized by it’s
lush bushland setting. It is adjacent to the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
and borders the Berowra Valley Regional Park. The magnificent Hawkesbury
River and it’s tributaries are less than 20 minutes north.
Located on the junction of the north shore
and main northern rail links, Hornsby is easily accessed via the Pacific
highway to the south and the F3 Freeway from the north.
Hornsby is an active residential and
commercial centre, with a major regional retail centre and hosts one of the
largest Westfield shopping complexes in the Sydney metropolitan area.
Hornsby Shire is a vibrant and beautiful
place to visit and to live.
The Hornsby Mall looking into Westfield Shopping Centre
The Hornsby Mall looking west towards the railway station
The Hornsby Mall looking North towards Starbucks
The Hornsby Mall looking East towards Westfield's entrance
The Hornsby Mall looking East towards Westfield's entrance
The Water Clock in the afternoon sun. A storm is brewing to the east
The Water Clock is a popular meeting place for people in Hornsby
The water wheel of the water clock with the afternoon sun shining
through
The water clock in action
Sculptured faces on the water clock
More sculptures on the water clock. These birds represent local
fauna in the region
More sculptures on the water clock. These figures represent the
local aboriginal history
More sculptures on the water clock. These figures represent the
local aboriginal history
Looking at the water clock from another angle
The Mall looking along the north walk at night
The Mall looking along the north walk at night and especially at the
Starbucks Coffee Shop
The old side of Hornsby, Coronation Street. This is the 1st floor of
the 'Collins and Thompson' offices
The old side of Hornsby, Coronation Street. This is Central Corner,
a heritage preserved building
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