What to do in The Hills this August

Published on 23 July 2025

Young people planting native species in the bush

With a month of winter still left to go, we have some exciting activities to brighten your days.

From celebrating our quirky platypus friends to warming up in the library with an inspiring author talk, there is plenty in store to help you beat the winter blues.

Here’s our guide to August:

Discover the charm of the Farm

9am – 2pm Sunday, 3 August 2025

Bella Vista Farm

Experience a day of farm-fresh fun at Bella Vista Farm Open Day. There’s something for everyone—tour the historic homestead, unwind in the beautiful gardens, or treat yourself to a hot cup of Devonshire Tea. Don’t forget to say hello to the resident sheep and make some new woolly friends.

Cost: FREE | No registrations required

Find out more here

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Make a splash this Platypus Month with a range of workshops

Multiple dates and locations

Waddle into wonder and dive into a month of FREE hands-on workshops, fun activities, and fascinating facts as we celebrate one of nature’s quirkiest creatures—the platypus. From bill to tail, get the lowdown on these Aussie icons and discover how you can keep their population thriving.

Cost: FREE | Registrations required

Find out more here

Branch out and join Bushcare

Multiple dates and locations

Sprout some community spirit and get involved in Bushcare this August. Join the passionate volunteers across The Hills as they roll up their sleeves to remove weeds, care for native plants, and monitor local wildlife. Don’t leaf it to someone else—dig in and help our bushland thrive.

Cost: FREE | Registrations required

Find out more here

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A novel encounter with Charlotte McConaghy

6:30pm – 7:30pm Thursday, 21 August 2025

Pioneer Theatre

Meet bestselling author Charlotte McConaghy at Pioneer Theatre as she takes us beyond the edge of the wild in a special talk about her newest novel Wild Dark Shore—a powerful story of resilience, connection, and the force of the untamed. This story is already making serious waves—don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation.

Cost: $10.60pp | Registrations required

Find out more here

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Got a spare 30 seconds this August? Sign our e-Petition

Do you want better roads, schools, sporting fields, and infrastructure across The Hills Shire? Sign our e-Petition to ensure our voice is heard in Parliament.

We’ve hit an incredible milestone – 18,000 signatures! That means we’re almost at our goal of 20,000 signatures and closer to making sure The Hills community gets its fair share of infrastructure to match the rapid growth coming our way. But there is still work to do—your voice matters more than ever.

It takes 30 seconds to sign our e-Petition for a fairer, better future for The Hills.

Sign the petition here

Learn more about the campaign