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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
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

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Photo Gallery




	Track at end of Kissing Point Rd




	Bradley Reserve sign




	Between Kissing point Rd and Browns water hole




	Browns Water hole causeway




	Lane Cove River




	Lane Cove River




	Near Browns water hole picnic area




	Brown's Waterhole




	Browns Waterhole Picnic Area




	Surrounding bush- possible to see the other part of the biketrack below




	Tunnel under M2




	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

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
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Catch the bus to End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra
Catch the bus to End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra
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
Drive to End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra
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 with a management trail, directly underneath the power lines. From the intersection, the walk heads down along the concrete trail for a short distance to an intersection with a track on the left (which leads to a pipe bridge). From the intersection, the walk heads down the concrete path to an intersection with another management trail, just before the Lane Cove River crossing. There is a 'The Great North Walk' sign here.

(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 management 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
Catch the bus from End of Vimiera Rd
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
Drive from End of Vimiera Rd
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 Click to re-center search
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 43 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

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 11:00 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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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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