Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
2 Hrs 30 mins
4.6 km
239 m
One way
5.6 km NNW of Lane Cove
Lane Cove National Park
Track: Moderate
Following the Lane Cove River this track goes largely along the side of the hill above the river along a narrow bushtrack. This part of track is also part of the Great North Walk so it is usually well-maintained. Things to lookout for include Fiddens Wharf which is a very pleasant spot to sit and watch the ducks. Also, under De Burghs Bridge occassionally there are graffiti artists at work. The track passes by Lane Cove National Park Headquarters so pop by and check out the activities happening in the park.
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Catch the bus to Lane cove road (Opp Lady game drive)
(0 km) Lane cove road (Opp Lady game drive) to De Burghs Bridge Intersection Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -16 m
From the clearing on the western side of Lane Cove Rd (oppersite Lade Game Drive) at the large sign saying 'Lane Cove National Park' the track heads south along the bushtrack for a short while before coming to an intersection with another bushtrack just before Lane Cove River.
(0.19 km) De Burghs Bridge Intersection to Fiddens Wharf Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.4 km
Time = 55 mins
Climb = 140 m
Descent = -150 m
From the intersection on the western side of De Burghs Bridge the track heads east down along the bushtrack, past the cliff and saftey railing and under the bridge. (Under De Burghs Bridge there are is plenty of exmples of 'artful' graffiti over the pylons). On the eastern side of the bridge the track continues east for a short while before crossing a small foot bridge and coming to an intersection with a bushtrack heading down the hill to Blue Hole Waterhole. (This sidetrip is very steep and unfortunately Blue Hole is polluted with rubbish from the area.) From the intersection the track continues east away from the bridge. This section of track is a well maintained and cleared bushtrack with occassional ups and downs. After a little while the the track becomes rougher as it descends gradually with occassional scrambles down to the waterlevel of the Lane Cove River. (The last 200m the this section of track is much better managed) This section finishs at the numerous information signs and a set of steep stairs going up to Fiddens Wharf Oval.
(2.6 km) Fiddens Wharf to River track Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.7 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 58 m
Descent = -33 m
From the intersection at Fiddens Wharf (below Fiddens Wharf Oval) the track heads south-east along the bushtrack. This gradually rises up above the Lane Cove River but still remaining parallel. This continues along the side of the hill until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack.
(3.33 km) River track to Bradfield Rd Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 20 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track goes up the hill to the south before heading down a set of stairs just before the intersection with a servicetrail that comes from the end of Bradfield Rd.
(3.5 km) Bradfield Rd Servicetrail to Weir Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 8 m
Descent = -58 m
From the intersection of the Bradfield Servicetrail and the Great North Walk the track heads east along the bushtrack for several hundred metres before rising slightly and joining up with a servicetrail. From here the track follows the Great North Walk markers east along the sericetrail for approximatlely 100m before turning south. This goes steadily downhill until meeting up with another bushtrack that cuts across the small section of bush to the south, connecting with Max Allen Drive. Once on the road the track heads east for approximately 100m following the Great North Walk markers until coming to the weir near the headquarters of the Lane Cove National Park.
(4.12 km) Weir to Corner of Delhi and River Rds Walk: Easy - road
Distance = 0.5 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 13 m
Descent = -8 m
From the weir near the headquarters of the Lane Cove National Park the track heads east down the hill along Max Allen Dr and onto Lady Game Drive. At this point the track turns south (right) and goes along the footpath of Lady Game Drive until reaching the intersection with New Delhi Rd. Then the track turns west (right) and crosses Fullers Bridge. Just over the bridge the track crosses to the other side of New Delhi Rd following the Great North Walk markers and comes to an intersection with the road and a bushtrack.
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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