Forest Hill: Discover Sport and Nature

Forest Hill brings together three distinct themes for a stay: sport at Mahoney's Reserve, nature and play at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, and the temporary wetland at Forest Hill Reserve. These highlights represent different ways to spend your leisure time. If you’re looking for a hotel in Forest Hill, you can start by considering which theme best suits your stay. The offerings provide concrete points of reference for planning what to do, without requiring every traveller to follow the same itinerary.

Sport at Mahoney's Reserve

Mahoney's Reserve is a 9.8-hectare open space in Forest Hill. Football and cricket are possible there, as are indoor sports. The stated area gives the open space a specific size, while the activities mentioned cater to different sporting interests. So if you’re planning to include sport in your trip, you can choose specifically between football, cricket and indoor sports. Mahoney's Reserve is therefore a clear point of reference for visitors who want to connect their stay with one of these sports.

Nature and play at Strathdon House

Nature, relaxation and play are the focus at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct. The site offers opportunities to enjoy nature and play there; it also includes a nature play area. This focus differs from the specific sports named at Mahoney's Reserve. When planning your trip, you can consider the nature play area and the broader nature experience as two aspects of the same place, rather than reducing the offering to a single activity. The precinct welcomes all members of the community to take part in its programs. Program details may vary; check them before your visit.

Planning tours

Direct booking is required for tours of Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct. Groups are limited to a maximum of twelve people, and tours last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. This timeframe helps you fit the visit into your day’s plans; group size is also limited. As booking and tour arrangements may change, confirm the details directly with the venue before your visit.

Wetland at Forest Hill Reserve

Construction of a temporary wetland at Forest Hill Reserve was completed in 2023. The wetland adds a distinct landscape theme to the sport and nature play offerings. It may factor into your decision to visit Forest Hill if, alongside specific activities, you’d also like to consider different aspects of the local surroundings.

Planning your trip

When planning, the choice of theme is separate from the organisation: the sport and nature offerings help you choose what to focus on. Program details may vary, while tours must be booked directly and have an approximate duration. Check in advance for the specific program or tour you actually plan to attend. This helps you avoid assuming that different offerings have the same arrangements.

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