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On behalf of Mirvac and the development team, welcome to your new home at Highforest. We’re delighted you’ve joined our community and hope you enjoy everything your new home and its amenities have to offer. We encourage you to get to know your neighbours and make the most of your new surroundings. If you have any questions or need assistance, our team is just a phone call or email away.
Warm Regards,
Geoff Cohen
Project Director
Warami/Guwi… Highforest is on Dharug Ngurra.
Dharug Ngurra spans from the Blue Mountains in the west and the sea to the east, from the Hawkesbury River in the north to possibly Appin in the south.
This place is home to the Bidjigal people, one of many clans that make up the Dharug mob. The Dharug people cared for this land passing on knowledge and culture through the wisdom of their ancestors.
Ngurra encompasses the physical landscape together with the spiritual, cultural, and social identity of the Dharug people. They believe Ngurra is a source of healing, strength, and well-being that we must respect and preserve for ourselves and for future generations.
Colonisation almost wiped out the Dharug people through violence and conflict, disease, and displacement. This has resulted in the loss of cultural knowledge, language, and identity for many.
We acknowledge that many Dharug people and their descendants have survived and continue to maintain their cultural heritage and connection to Ngurra.
By walking on this Ngurra, we connect with its ancient spirit. May you be inspired to embrace and respect this place and the cultural diversity that enriches us and leave with a deeper connection to this beautiful and sacred Ngurra.
Contact & Support
Help when you need it
Your Community Team contact details:
Contact: Georgia Watson, Assistant Community Development Manager
Email: georgia.watson@mirvac.com
For all settlement related questions and queries, please contact nswcustomer@mirvac.com
Living Here
Essential information for day-to-day life at Highforest; pocket parks, Highforest Club and Forest Park
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About Highforest
Welcome to your new home at Highforest! Nestled at 55 Coonara Avenue in West Pennant Hills, Highforest is a vibrant residential community set alongside the beautiful Cumberland State Forest. Once the site of an IBM business park, this 26-hectare neighbourhood has been thoughtfully transformed into 417 homes and apartments, offering you a unique blend of modern living and tranquil natural surroundings. We’re delighted to have you join our community and look forward to meeting you.
Pocket Parks
Highforest is home to four beautifully designed pocket parks, each offering a unique space to relax, play, and connect with nature. These parks are named in collaboration with our First Nations Cultural Consultant, Muru Mitigar, honouring native wildlife and reflecting the Dharug mob’s close relationship with the surrounding Cumberland State Forest.
Barrugin Park — Due for completion in mid 2026
Pronounced Bar-ru-gin, this park is named after the Echidna, a shy and fascinating creature known for its gentle nature. Barrugin Park offers peaceful landscaped gardens, comfortable bench seating, and an accessible pathway.
Bundalug Park — Due for completion in late 2026
Pronounced Bundle-uk, Bundalug Park celebrates the vibrant Eastern Rosella, a colourful parrot often seen in the area. This park features peaceful landscaped gardens, comfy bench seating, and a path and stairs leading up to a beautiful viewing platform — it’s the perfect spot to relax, unwind, and take in the forest scenery.
Girrawi Park — Due for completion in late 2026
Pronounced Girra-wi, Girrawi Park takes its name from the iconic Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo, known for its playful spirit and distinctive call. The park features landscaped areas, tiered sandstone block seating, lawn area, and bench seating — the perfect place to pause and encourage community interaction.
Wubin Park — Due for completion in late 2026
Pronounced Wob-in, Wubin Park is inspired by the tiny Feather-Tailed Glider, a remarkable and agile native mammal. Enjoy beautifully landscaped areas with fun play elements, picnic tables, BBQ facilities, and plenty of bench seating — perfect for relaxing, gathering with friends, and making the most of your time outdoors.
Each park at Highforest is thoughtfully named and designed to celebrate the local environment and provide residents with a variety of outdoor experiences. We hope you enjoy discovering these special places in your new community.
Open Space Forest Park, Budbud
Pronounced Bud-bud, meaning the Heart, this park features a cultural classroom with a yarning circle, an Indigenous garden, forest regeneration areas, nature play zones, picnic spots, BBQ areas, and links to existing walking trails. This area is accessible from …..
Vehicle access: connecting the existing carpark to internal roadways within the adjacent Cumberland State Forest, including a drop-off parking bay.
Highforest Club
Due for completion late 2027, pending DA approval
Highforest Club is a community facility exclusively for residents and their guests, featuring a single-storey clubhouse with a heated indoor swimming pool and a bookable multi-function dining room with an adjacent alfresco area.
The outdoor area includes 18 parking spaces, 12 bicycle racks, a multicourt for pickleball and basketball, an outdoor gym, a play area, and a lawn with seating for various activities — perfect for all ages and interests.
Access to the indoor recreation area is via your fob. XXXX
Highforest Club opening hours: 7 am – 9 pm
Cumberland State Forest
The Cumberland State Forest, located east of Highforest, contains roughly 40 ha of native forest. The forest is managed by Forestry Corporation NSW — a state-owned corporation responsible for managing NSW State Forests. The forest includes TreeTops Adventure Park, various walking trails, picnic areas, a visitor centre, nursery, and café.
Banksia Lounge – Exclusive for apartment residents and guests
The Banksia Lounge is an exclusive resident amenity area designed for apartment residents and their guests. Conveniently located on the ground floor of Building B, the Banksia Lounge offers a range of spaces to relax, work, and connect, including:
- A bookable meeting room with kitchenette
- A bookable entertaining area with kitchen and dining space
- Comfortable lounge and breakout areas
Banksia Lounge is scheduled for completion in late 2026.
Visitor Parking
All Highforest housing and apartment residents have allocated parking. We warmly welcome your family and friends, with 40 guest parking spaces available throughout the community, including both basement and on-street options.
EXPLORE THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
What's around you - shops, schools and services
- 1. Carlingford High School
- 2. Pennant Hills High School
- 3. Muirfield High School
- 4. Macquarie University
- 5. Cherrybrook Technology High School
- 6. West Pennant Hills Public School
- 7. Cherrybrook Train Station
- 8. Castle Hill Rd before New Line Rd
- 9. M2 Motorway, Oakes Rd
- 10. Sydney Adventist Hospital
- 11. Hornsby Hospital
- 12. Coonara Shopping Village
- 13. Castle Towers
- 14. Macquarie Centre
- 15. Westfield Hornsby
- 16. HomeCo Castle Hill
- 17. Pennant Hills Golf Club
- 18. Cherrybrook Tennis Courts
- 19. Muirfield Golf Club
- 20. The Veranda Beecroft
- 21. Plus Fitness 24/7 Carlingford
- 22. Sunny Side Cafe
- 23. Cafe Saligna
- 24. Grind & Bloom Cafe
- 25. Tilted
- 26. Jeff's Hideout Café
- 27. Café Long Shot
- 28. Castle Hill RSL
- 29. La Carretta
- 30. Pavilion Room Chinese Cuisine
- 31. The Hill Thai Restaurant
- 32. Pind Rustic Indian Flavours
- 33. Cucina De Luca
- 34. West Pennant Hills Sports Club
- 35. Treetops Adventure The Hills
- 36. George Thornton Reserve
- 37. Hill Road Reserve
- 38. Samuel Oxley Park
- 39. Carmen Drive Reserve
Meet Your Community Development Team
Our Community Development team, including your dedicated Highforest Community Development Manager, Georgia Watson, is here to support you with all things community at Highforest. We’re here to help you connect with your neighbours and get involved in community life. We work closely with residents, community groups, and local partners to help foster a thriving, welcoming environment through events, activities, and shared spaces, ensuring everyone feels a sense of belonging.
We’d love to meet you and hear about your interests and ideas for contributing to this wonderful community.
Contact: Georgia Watson, Assistant Community Development Manager
Email: georgia.watson@mirvac.com
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Community Events
The Highforest community is one that thrives together. With a calendar of events, from nature walks, breakfast with the birds to festive celebrations, there’s always something to see, do, and share. Join your neighbours in making the most of everything Highforest has to offer.
Interest Groups and Volunteering
At Highforest, we want to help you connect with others who share your interests and passions. Whether you’re keen to join a book club, start a walking group, or get involved in volunteering, we’d love to hear from you!
Your feedback will help us create groups and activities that reflect our community’s interests.
We look forward to hearing your ideas and working together to make Highforest a vibrant and welcoming place!
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Stay in the loop with what is happening at Highforest, from community events, amenity, and ways to get involved. We will share monthly community news and updates.
EXPLORE OUR NEWS, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
There always something happening at Highforest. From park openings, new neighbours, coffee mornings, holiday activities, and community celebrations, stay up to date with the latest events and news in your neighbourhood.
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