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Baker's Cottage

Time:	45 mins Walking time Includes the time for the return leg Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	2.6 km WNW of Chatswood
Length:	1.5 km Walk Length As this is a return style walk, the 1.5 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)	Lane Cove National Park
Climb:	55 m
Style:	Return

The Baker's Cottage Heritage Track is a quick and interesting walk. The track itself is mainly drivable road, and turns to bush track before going up the hill to the cottage itself. At 140 years of age, Baker's Cottage is the oldest unmodified structure, still standing, in the Ku-ring-gai area. All entrances to the cottage are blocked, so you can't see inside. It is worth looking around the ground to see some other historic remains.

Please note: There are closed areas in Lane Cove National Park

Map of Walk

Location

Map of Baker's Cottage
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Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

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Photo Gallery




	Main entrance below NPWS building




	Max Allen Drive




	Turrumburra Picnic Area




	Int. of Baker's Track and Max Allen Dr




	Grass interpretation




	Baker's Cottage




	Baker's Cottage curtilages




	Rear slab and curtilages to cottage




	North side of Baker's Cottage

Terrain

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 Baker's Cottage bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Baker's Cottage bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Baker's Cottage bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Baker's Cottage bushwalking track

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
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Drive to Max Allen Drive Bridge
Drive to Max Allen Drive Bridge
Parking fees apply in the area. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

(0 km) Max Allen Drive Bridge to Int. Opposite Bakers Flat Track: Moderate - road	Length = 638 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 23 m	Descent = -21 m
From the bridge, this walk heads up the road to the intersection below the National Parks Office. From the intersection, this walk follows the road up the hill, passing below the National Parks Conference Centre then following the road around to the left. The walk continues up the road to the signposted intersection opposite the staff parking. From the intersection, the walk follows the road up the hill. The road passes over the hill, to an intersection with a track on the left, marked by wooden posts. From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill with the river below, on the left. The walk meets a clearing on the left marked as '28 Turramburra Flat'. This walk passes a parking area on the left, and toilets on the right. The road then comes to a signposted intersection, on the right.

(0.64 km) Int. Opposite Bakers Flat to Baker's Cottage Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 120 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs tending right, up the hill. The walk passes a sign about native grasses before continuing right, to Baker's Cottage.

Baker's Cottage	Alt = 13 m
Baker's Cottage
Baker's Cottage was built in 1865 as the residence of William Baker and his family. The cottage once stood in the middle of a well-kept garden and orchard. The cottage itself was once larger, with more rooms and a verandah surrounding it. The residence changed hands only twice, and was then appropriated by the Minister of Lands in 1938.

Drive from Max Allen Drive Bridge
Drive from Max Allen Drive Bridge
Parking fees apply in the area. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

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Driving Directions

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Near by

A list of 11 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.6 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.2 km
Fiddens Wharf walking track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	4.1 km	1 hr 27 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.7 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Baker's Cottage	Lane Cove National Park	Return	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	1.2 km
Gordon to Chatswood Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	12.1 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	3.9 km
Gordon to Roseville Railway Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	10.6 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	3.9 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	11.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	1.2 km
Chatswood to Epping Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	15.9 km	6 hrs	4 / 6	2.4 km
Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	17.8 km	6 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	2.4 km
Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park	Lane Cove National Park	One way	31.7 km	2 Days	4 / 6	9.5 km
Circular Quay to Hornsby	Lane Cove National Park	One way	42.2 km	3 Days	4 / 6	9.5 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Riverside Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.3 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	0.0 km
Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	1.3 km	1 Hr	2 / 6	0.0 km
Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	0.2 km
Fairylands Loop Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	5.2 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	0.2 km
Fairylands track	Lane Cove National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	2 / 6	0.9 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	3.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	1.2 km
Garadi Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	1.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.4 km
Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.9 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.1 km
Riverside Walking Track	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.4 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	2.2 km
Chatswood Station to Mowbray Park	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.4 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	2.4 km

Campsites in the park
Lane Cove River tourist park

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	2.8 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	2.8 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	2.8 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	3.6 km
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	6.8 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Baker's Cottage.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Baker's Cottage Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	8 km (to the NW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	20 km (to the N)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	21 km (to the SSW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	23 km (to the W)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	41 km (to the NNE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 25 seconds ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Rain. Windy.

16.8°C (feels like 16.8°)

9 km/h from the E

91% humidity (as at 02/09:00am)

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Lane Cove National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

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.
$7
$28 to $36

Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities

Current Park Closure information for Lane Cove National Park
Closure information last checked Saturday 4th of September 2010 06:00 AM

Closed areas

A hazard reduction burn will be undertaken withni Lane Cove National Park between Monday 30th August to Friday 3rd September 2010. Please note the locations and track closures below:

Monday 30th August:

Where: Terrace Rd Killara
When: Between 9:00 am and dusk
Track closures: The Great North Walk between Terrace Rd and Fiddens Wharf Oval.

Tuesday the 31st:

Where: Max Allen Drive Lane Cove National Park
When: Between 9:00 am and dusk
Track Closures: the Great North Walk between the Lane Cove Park Office and The end of Bradfield Road, West Lindfield.

For more information, please contact the lcoal office on 02 8448 0400.

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