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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 There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
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

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Map of Baker's Cottage
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Max Allen Drive Bridge
Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr
Int. Great North Walk next to Naamaroo
Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk
Int. Opposite Bakers Flat
Starting point for this hiking track: Max Allen Drive Bridge

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

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

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 Parramatta River 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91303N 
 Sydney 1:100 000 Map Series 9130 

Photo Gallery

 
Main entrance below NPWS building
 
Main entrance below NPWS building
 
Max Allen Drive
 
Max Allen Drive
 
Turrumburra Picnic Area
 
Turrumburra Picnic Area

 
Int. of Baker's Track and Max Allen Dr
 
Int. of Baker's Track and Max Allen Dr
 
Grass interpretation
 
Grass interpretation
 
Baker's Cottage
 
Baker's Cottage

 
Baker's Cottage curtilages
 
Baker's Cottage curtilages
 
Rear slab and curtilages to cottage
 
Rear slab and curtilages to cottage
 
North side of Baker's 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.
Drive to Max Allen Drive Bridge
You can drive or ride to this start of this Bushwalk 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 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
You can drive or ride from this end of this Bushwalk 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
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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.
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.

Cost to drive a car into the park (if you do not have a valid pass)

      $7

Camping is available in the park

$28 to $36

Public toilets are available in the park

A kiosk is available in the park

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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