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Browns Waterhole Track
Time: 30 mins Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
3.7 km SW of Turramurra
Length: 1.2 km Walk Length
As this is a One Way walk, the 1.2 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point
Lane Cove National Park
Climb: 48 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk There is a bus stop within 2km of the start and end of this walk
Style: One way

This is a short walk down into the Lane Cove Valley, crossing the Lane Cove River, and out the other side. The entire track is concrete, making it a favourite trail for bike riders taking the short cut from Turramurra to Maquarie University. There are picnic tables at Browns Water Hole.




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

Map of Walk

Location

                Sponsor of Browns Waterhole Track bushwalking tracknotes
Map of Browns Waterhole Track
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Map Scale 500 meters
End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra
Int of Great North Walk and Kissing Point Road trail
Int of Great North Walk and Powerline service trail
Int of Great North Walk and pipe bridge access track
Browns Waterhole int
Browns Waterhole
Int of Terry's Creek Walking Track and Brown's Waterhole Servicetrail
Starting point for this hiking track: Int of Great North Walk and Kissing Point road trail

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)

Print a map and track notes here
 Parramatta River 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91303N 
 Sydney 1:100 000 Map Series 9130 

Photo Gallery

 
Track at end of Kissing Point Rd
 
Track at end of Kissing Point Rd
 
Bradley Reserve sign
 
Bradley Reserve sign
 
Between Kissing point Rd and Browns water hole
 
Between Kissing point Rd and Browns water hole

 
Browns Water hole causeway
 
Browns Water hole causeway
 
Lane Cove River
 
Lane Cove River
 
Lane Cove River
 
Lane Cove River

 
Near Browns water hole picnic area
 
Near Browns water hole picnic area
 
Brown's Waterhole
 
Brown's Waterhole
 
Browns Waterhole Picnic Area
 
Browns Waterhole Picnic Area

 
Surrounding bush- possible to see the other part of the biketrack below
 
Surrounding bush- possible to see the other part of the biketrack below
 
Tunnel under M2
 
Tunnel under M2
 
Tunnel under the M2 Motorway
 
Tunnel under the M2 Motorway

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Browns Waterhole Track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Browns Waterhole Track bushwalking track



Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Browns Waterhole Track bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Browns Waterhole Track bushwalking track

Track Notes


Catch the bus to End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra
Public transport (bus) available to this Bushwalk You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk.

Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|
Drive to End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra
You can drive or ride to this start of this Bushwalk There is free parking available.
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) End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra to Int of Great North Walk and Kissing Point road trail
Track: Moderate - servicetrail
Length = 152 m Time = 3 mins
Climb = 0 m Descent = -12 m
From the end of Kissing Point Rd, the track heads down the asphalt management trail. The track heads down the hill passing several houses and comes to an intersection with a track going off to the left at the 'Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley' sign.

(0.15 km) Int of Great North Walk and Kissing Point Road trail to Browns Waterhole int
Walk: Easy - servicetrail
Length = 257 m Time = 5 mins
Climb = 1 m Descent = -16 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the Great North Walk arrow down the concrete trail for a short distance to the intersection of the power line service trail.
From the intersection, the track heads down along the concrete trail for a short distance to the intersection of the pipe bridge access track.
From the intersection, the track heads down the concrete path to the intersection of the Great North Walk, just before the Lane Cove River crossing.

(0.41 km) Browns Waterhole int to Browns Waterhole
Track: Moderate - footpath
Length = 90 m Time = 2 mins
Climb = 5 m Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, this walk crosses the the causeway of Browns Waterhole. (Caution is needed during and after rain, may become impassable) From here the track continues up the hill on the other side until reaching a small picnic area signposted as "Browns Waterhole".

(0.5 km) Browns Waterhole to Int of Terry's Creek Walking Track and Brown's Waterhole Servicetrail
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 40 m Time = 1 mins
Climb = 3 m Descent = 0 m
From Browns Waterhole, at the picnic tables, this walk follows the concrete service trail away from the river, up the gentle hill until reaching the large green 'Terrys Creek Walking Track' sign.

(0.54 km) Int of Terry's Creek Walking Track and Brown's Waterhole Servicetrail to End of Vimiera Rd
Track: Moderate - footpath
Length = 634 m Time = 14 mins
Climb = 39 m Descent = -6 m
From the intersection, this walk heads south up the concrete track. The track soon starts to zigzag up the side of the valley and past a 'Lane Cove National Park' sign, just before the tunnel under the M2. The track the heads through the tunnel and follows the foot path to the end of Vimiera Road, Epping.

Catch the bus from End of Vimiera Rd
Public transport (bus) available from this Bushwalk You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) 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|
Drive from End of Vimiera Rd
You can drive or ride from this end of this Bushwalk There is free parking available.
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

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
Public Transport Timetables

To the start of the walk

From
Castle Hill
Chatswood
Dural
Epping
Gosford
Hornsby
Katoomba
Manly
Parramatta
Penrith
Strathfield
Sutherland
Sydney
From the end of the walk

To
Castle Hill
Chatswood
Dural
Epping
Gosford
Hornsby
Katoomba
Manly
Parramatta
Penrith
Strathfield
Sutherland
Sydney

Driving Directions
Map Car Shuffle
To the start of the walk

Drive from:
From the end of the walk

Drive to:


Near by

A list of 15 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
Kissing Pt Rd to De Burghs Bridge Lane Cove National Park One way 4.0 km 1 hr 45 mins 3 / 6 0.0 km
Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge Lane Cove National Park One way 4.9 km 2 hrs 3 / 6 0.6 km
Thornleigh to Marsfield Lane Cove National Park One way 6.1 km 2 hrs 30 mins 4 / 6 4.2 km
Epping Station Lane Cove River Loop Lane Cove National Park Circuit 8.4 km 3 hrs 3 / 6 2.8 km
Epping to Pennant Hills Station (via Lane Cove River) Lane Cove National Park One way 8.4 km 3 hrs 15 mins 4 / 6 2.8 km
De Burgs Bridge to Thornleigh station Lane Cove National Park One way 9.4 km 3 hrs 45 mins 4 / 6 2.9 km
Epping to Eastwood Station (via Lane Cove River) Lane Cove National Park One way 10.3 km 3 hrs 45 mins 3 / 6 2.8 km
Eastwood to Thornleigh Lane Cove National Park One way 10.4 km 3 hrs 45 mins 4 / 6 4.2 km
Epping to Gordon Station Lane Cove National Park One way 11.4 km 4 hrs 15 mins 4 / 6 2.8 km
Chatswood to Epping Station Lane Cove National Park One way 15.9 km 6 hrs 4 / 6 7.8 km
Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station Lane Cove National Park One way 17.8 km 6 hrs 45 mins 4 / 6 7.8 km
Eastwood to Hornsby Lane Cove National Park One way 20.0 km 8 hrs 4 / 6 4.2 km
Gordon to Hornsby (overnight at Scout camp) Lane Cove National Park One way 24.6 km 2 Days 4 / 6 4.2 km
Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park Lane Cove National Park One way 31.7 km 2 Days 4 / 6 14.9 km
Circular Quay to Hornsby Lane Cove National Park One way 42.2 km 3 Days 4 / 6 14.9 km

The next 10 closest walks
Walk Name Park Style Length (km) Time Grade km from the
start of this walk
Canoon Rd to Whale Rock Lane Cove National Park Return 3.2 km 1 hr 30 mins 3 / 6 1.3 km
STEP Track Lane Cove National Park Circuit 2.7 km 1 Hr 3 / 6 1.3 km
Whale Rock Lane Cove National Park Return 0.5 km 15 mins 3 / 6 1.8 km
Belinda Cres to Whale Rock Lane Cove National Park Return 2.8 km 1 Hr 3 / 6 2.2 km
Sheldon Cascades walk Sheldon Forest Return 0.4 km 15 mins 2 / 6 2.2 km
Epping to Eastwood Station (via Terrys Creek) Lane Cove National Park One way 4.1 km 1 hr 30 mins 3 / 6 2.8 km
Epping to Cheltenham Station via Whale Rock Lane Cove National Park One way 6.9 km 2 hrs 30 mins 4 / 6 2.8 km
Epping to Hornsby Station Lane Cove National Park One way 17.3 km 6 hrs 45 mins 4 / 6 2.8 km
Epping to Pennant Hills Station Lane Cove National Park One way 5.2 km 2 hrs 3 / 6 2.8 km
Epping to Thornleigh Station Lane Cove National Park One way 8.0 km 3 hrs 4 / 6 2.8 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)
All Camping Supplies 12 Railway Pde, Thornleigh (02) 9481 0473 4.1 km
Kathmandu 236 Pacific Hwy (Westfield), Hornsby (02) 9476 1399 6.2 km
CampHikeClimb 20 George St, Hornsby (02) 9476 5767 6.3 km
One Stop Adventure Shop 1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde (02) 9858 5844 5.7 km
Snowgum Rhodes Shopping Centre Level 1, Shop 66, Rhodes (02) 8765 1035 8.8 km


A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Browns Waterhole Track.
Channel Call sign
(more info)
Site Distance and dir from Browns Waterhole Track
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5 SYD05 Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA
Emergency use only
3 km (to the NNW)
6 VMB7 CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS 16 km (to the N)
7 SYD07 7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN 19 km (to the W)
1 SYD01 12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE 23 km (to the S)
8 MDC08 Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG 40 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 42 minutes 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
Shower or two.
Shower or two.
18.2°C (feels like 19.9°)
0 km/h from the CALM
82% humidity     (as at 13/09:00am)
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 Sunday 14th of March 2010 06:00 AM

Closed areas

The area of Lane Cove National Park between Lane Cove Road at de Burghs Bridge and Delhi Road at Fullers Bridge is CLOSED due to severe storm damage.

Please use caution as many areas have been affected by flooding.

For more information on closures in this park please phone the local office on (02) 9457 8900.


Walker Feedback

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Trevor Andrews IP:220.239.224.xxx | 2008-03-30 15:45:09
To make this a more circular walk, after passing Brown's Water Hole, take the signposted Terry's Creek Track, but not all the way to Eastwood! About 1 minute after passing under the M2, there is a National Park sign post showing the track forking to the right to Eastwood. But go STRAIGHt on to Crimea Road. Cross straight over Crimea Road (at the bottom of the dip) and follow the easement that runs along the back of houses on one side and Epping Boy's High School grounds on the other. At the end there is a small park (Midgee Reserver). Cut diagonally across this park past play equipment to Shipway St. Turn left & walk up the small hill to Waterloo Road. Turn right down Waterloo Road, then left down Vimiera Road and back through the tunnel under the M2 to the concrete Brown's Water Hole Track. This round walk takes 1 hour.
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