Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed
Time:
1 Hrs 30 mins
4.3 km NE of Ryde
Length:
3.2 km
Lane Cove National Park
Climb:
83 m
Style:
Return
This is a direct walk down from the Lane Cove Tourist Park to the Lane Cove River Boat Shed. The walk meanders along the placid Lane Cove River passing many picnic areas along the way. The Boat Shed itself is surrounded by a large picnic area with plenty of space for the kids to run around and play. You can hire a boat and go for a paddle.
Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)
Cross sectional view of the Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed bushwalking track
(0 km) Lane Cove Tourist Park to 9 Carters Creek Track: Moderate - bushtrack, road, bushtrack
Distance = 1 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 3 m
Descent = -54 m
From the intersection between sites 152 and 151 the track heads down the stairs tending right for approximately 100m to the sign posted intersection. From the intersection the track follows the sign to Lane Cove River Weir. The track contours across the hill for approximately 100m to a metal bridge. The track crosses the bridge and then winds left, down to the road. From the intersection the track crosses the road to follow the road down past the sign '12. Blackbutt'. The track passes the sign to continue down to Cottonwood Glen picnic area. From the clearing the track passes through the clearing and over a small bridge. The track continues through a caldasac to return to bushtrack. the track follows the river bank for approximately 200m to another grassed picnic area, Carters Creek.
(0.99 km) 9 Carters Creek to Boat Shed Track: Moderate - servicetrail, bushtrack
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 14 m
Descent = -12 m
From Carters Creek picnic area the track heads south across the grass clearing. The track comes to a fork in the road. This is where teh track passes the gate on the left to continue for approximately 100m to an intersection with a footpath, just before the Ironbarks sign in the picnic area. From the intersection at Ironbarks picnic area the track passes through the clearing to climb up through a rocky outcrop. The track then winds up to a rockshelf before descending to the river bank once again. Along the river bank the track winds for a short time before opening out onto a grass clearing. The track continues through the clearing to a large flat roofed structure, the Boat Shed.
Lane Cove Boat Shed
Alt = 3
Lane Cove Boat Shed, Lane Cove National Park, is situated on the bank of the similarly named river. Rowboats, kayaks, bikes, canoes and more can be hired from the shed. You can also buy ice-creams, chips and drinks. The shed is open on Saturdays 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm and on Sundays 10.30 am to 5.00 pm. For more information contact Greg on 0418600695 or Email: info@lanecoveboatshed.com.au
This small but picturesque city park is a haven of peaceful bushland along the winding Lane Cove River. Home to the Kukundi Wildlife Shelter and 27 km of the Great North Walk, you can also hire a boat, take a stroll or enjoy a picnic by the weir.
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