Bushwalking on the De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge

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De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge

Time:	2 hrs 30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	5.6 km NNW of Lane Cove
Length:	5.8 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 5.8 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Lane Cove National Park
Climb:	177 m
Style:	One way

Following the Lane Cove River, this walk mostly follows a section of the Great North Walk and is well maintained and signposted. Things to lookout for include Fiddens Wharf which is a very pleasant spot to sit and watch the ducks. The walk passes by Lane Cove National Park Headquarters, so pop by and check out the other experiences available in the park.

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

Map of Walk

Location

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Photo Gallery




	signpost opposite Lady Game drive




	winding down under the brudge




	under de Burgs bridge




	answer me these questions three




	Track near The Block




	along the Lane Cove river




	following the Great North Walk




	Bakers Cottage




	Down past Max Allen Dr to Jenkins Hill




	Jenkins Hill Park




	Lane Cove Wier




	Koonjeree park

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge bushwalking track

Cross Section of the De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge bushwalking track

Track Notes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
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Catch the bus to Int. Opposite the end of Lady Game Drive

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 Int. Opposite the end of Lady Game Drive
Drive to Int. Opposite the end of Lady Game Drive
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) Int. Opposite the end of Lady Game Drive to Int of Great North Walk and Ryde Road track Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 272 m	Time = 7 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -25 m
From the intersection, this walk passes over the timber railing and turns left down the hill. The track winds down the hill for approximately 200m to the signposted intersection.

(0.27 km) Int of Great North Walk and Ryde Road track to Int. Great North Walk and Blue Hole Trk Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 580 m	Time = 11 mins
	Climb = 12 m	Descent = -12 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the Great North Walk markers along the service trail, keeping the hill above on the left of the track and the valley to the right. The track winds around the hill for some time before passing under Deburghs Bridge. The track heads past some graffiti on the bridges support, before winding around the hillside for approximately 50m to the signposted intersection. From the intersection, the track follows the sign to 'Lane Cove River Weir via Great North Walk' down the hill for approximately 50m to the signposted intersection.

(0.85 km) Int. Great North Walk and Blue Hole Trk to Blue Hole Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 25 m	Time =
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Blue Hole' sign down hill to the creek.

Blue Hole	Alt = 10 m
Blue Hole
Blue Hole, in Lane Cove National Park, is a small water hole which is polluted by run-off and rubbish from storm water drains. Exotic weeds also surround the watering hole, which is unsuitable for swimming.

(0.85 km) Int. Great North Walk and Blue Hole Trk to The Block Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 590 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 30 m	Descent = -25 m
From the intersection, the track follows the 'Visitor Centre Loop' sign down the hill. The track winds left to then climb down into Blackbutt Creek, which the track crosses, before heading up the stairs on the other side. The track leads around the hill to open out to a service trail. The track, tending right up the hill, passes a green pipeline perpendicular to the track, on the left, before climbing to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, the track follows the sign to 'Visitor Centre Loop' along the hillside for approximately 100m to follow a cliff line to a boulder.

(1.44 km) The Block to Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 1.64 km	Time = 33 mins
	Climb = 50 m	Descent = -56 m
From the boulder, the track drops onto a small rock shelf, and follows the valley (below on the left). From the rock shelf, the track heads left to wind around and down through a pass in some rock. The track then turns to walk in front of the rock, as it continues to wind and undulate above the river (below on the right). A sign with directions to 'Visitor Centre' is followed, leading along side a small creek. The track leads upstream to a bridge in front of a small waterfall, where the track crosses and continues downstream on the other side of the creek. The creek then meets with the Lane Cove River again as the track continues, winding along the river bank to the signposted intersection.

(3.08 km) Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk to Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 1.11 km	Time = 22 mins
	Climb = 44 m	Descent = -47 m
From the intersection, the track follows the 'Visitors Centre Loop' arrow along the river bank, with the water to the right of the track. This walk comes to a set of stairs which lead the track onto a rocky outcrop. From the top of the stairs, this walk winds around the hillside for a short while, to then pass into a gully before rising to a small service trail cul-de-sac. This walk then tends right, up the hill for approximately 40m to the signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk heads around the hillside, with the river below on the right. The walk tends left as it contours around the hill. It then descends over speed bumps for approximately 50m to the car park of Thistlethwaytes picnic area.

(4.19 km) Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area to Int. Opposite Bakers Flat Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road	Length = 623 m	Time = 12 mins
	Climb = 13 m	Descent = -13 m
From the picnic area, this walk heads down the road, with the water to the right. The walk continues down the road for a short time, to the intersection with the entrance of the National Parks and Wildlife Service's Depot on the left, and the Schwartz Homestead a short distance up the hill. From the intersection, this walk heads along the road, with the water on the right. The walk tends left, continuing up the road to pass a brick building on the right, before coming to the signposted intersection, opposite Baker's Flat.

(4.81 km) Int. Opposite Bakers Flat to Baker's Cottage Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 120 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, the track heads up the stairs tending right, up the hill. The track 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.

(4.81 km) Int. Opposite Bakers Flat to Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk Walk: Easy - road	Length = 331 m	Time = 7 mins
	Climb = 15 m	Descent = -10 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down the road towards the car park at '29 Bakers Flat'. The walk continues along the road to pass the clearing and tend right, up the hill, to an intersection with a bush track on the right.

(5.14 km) Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk to Lane Cove Weir South Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath,road	Length = 256 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -10 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down the path for approximately 50m to pass a toilet block on the left of the track. The track continues to an intersection with a railed footpath. From the intersection, this walk heads down the slight gradient, away from the toilet block to the large concreted area above the weir. From the intersection, this walk heads directly down the hill to the weir at the water. From the Great North Walk marker on the northern end of the weir, this walk traverses the concrete road of the weir to the other side at the intersection.

Lane Cove Weir	Alt = 1 m
Lane Cove Weir
The Lane Cove River Weir, built in 1938, was originally constructed to create a lake, in order to make the popular picnic spot in the Lane Cove valley even more so. The weir, however, created environmental issues such as a decline in native fish populations. The south side of the weir now has a fish ladder to help rehabilitate these populations. The weir is part of the Great North Walk.

(5.4 km) Lane Cove Weir South to Fullers Bridge Bus Stop Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 288 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = -7 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath around the waters edge to pass a stone memorial on the right. The walk then comes to an intersection with a track through the middle of the Koonjeree picnic area. From the intersection, this walk heads towards the road then passes over it, to the toilet blocks. From the toilets, this walk heads through the low bushes, following the car park (which is on the left). The walk winds through the bushes to pass a stone seat on the left before crossing the entrance road to the Lane Cove National Park. This walk then continues along the footpath for a few metres to the road, which it crosses to come to the bus stop.

(5.69 km) Fullers Bridge Bus Stop to Rivers Lane Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 51 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = 0 m
From the bus stop, this walk heads towards the bridge, then turns left down some cut stone stairs. The walk descends the stairs to the track which goes under the bridge. From the intersection, this walk heads under the bridge, coming out onto the road on the other side, in front of the Lane Cove River Steak and Seafood Restaurant.

(5.74 km) Rivers Lane to Corner of Delhi and River Rds Walk: Easy - road	Length = 71 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = 0 m
From the bridge-end of the car park, this walk heads up Rivers Lane, passing the Lane Cove River Steak & Seafood Restaurant on the left. The walk heads through the car park to the signposted intersection on the far side of River Ave.

Catch the bus from Corner of Delhi and River Rds
Catch the bus from Corner of Delhi and River Rds
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 Corner of Delhi and River Rds
Drive from Corner of Delhi and River Rds
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
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Near by

A list of 22 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
Baker's Cottage	Lane Cove National Park	Return	1.5 km	45 mins	3 / 6	2.7 km
Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.6 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.5 km
Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	1.3 km	1 Hr	2 / 6	2.7 km
Fiddens Wharf walking track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	4.1 km	1 hr 27 mins	3 / 6	2.7 km
Kissing Pt Rd to De Burghs Bridge	Lane Cove National Park	One way	4.0 km	1 hr 45 mins	3 / 6	2.9 km
Riverside Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.3 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	2.7 km
Riverside Walking Track	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.4 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	0.5 km
Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge	Lane Cove National Park	One way	4.9 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	2.9 km
Fairylands Loop Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	5.2 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	2.9 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Baker's Cottage	Lane Cove National Park	Return	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	2.0 km
Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.9 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.1 km
De Burgs Bridge to Thornleigh station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	9.4 km	3 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Epping to Gordon Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	11.4 km	4 hrs 15 mins	4 / 6	4.9 km
Gordon to Chatswood Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	12.1 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.6 km
Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)	Lane Cove National Park	One way	13.2 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.6 km
Gordon to Roseville Railway Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	10.6 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.6 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	11.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	2.0 km
Chatswood to Epping Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	15.9 km	6 hrs	4 / 6	4.9 km
Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	17.8 km	6 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	4.9 km
Gordon to Hornsby (overnight at Scout camp)	Lane Cove National Park	One way	24.6 km	2 Days	4 / 6	2.6 km
Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park	Lane Cove National Park	One way	31.7 km	2 Days	4 / 6	12.2 km
Circular Quay to Hornsby	Lane Cove National Park	One way	42.2 km	3 Days	4 / 6	12.2 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	3.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	2.0 km
Blackbutt Creek Return	Lane Cove National Park	Return	5.5 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	2.6 km
Browns Waterhole Track	Lane Cove National Park	One way	1.2 km	30 mins	3 / 6	2.9 km
Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	2.9 km
Sheldon Cascades walk	Sheldon Forest	Return	0.4 km	15 mins	2 / 6	2.9 km
Garadi Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	1.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	3.2 km
Fairylands track	Lane Cove National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	2 / 6	3.3 km
Two Creeks Track	Garigal National Park	One way	6.1 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	3.8 km
Sheldon Forest Walk	Sheldon Forest	One way	1.8 km	50 mins	3 / 6	3.9 km
Canoon Rd to Whale Rock	Lane Cove National Park	Return	3.2 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	4.0 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	5.3 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	5.3 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	5.3 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	5.9 km
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	5.9 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	5 km (to the NW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	18 km (to the N)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	21 km (to the W)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	22 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 18 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.

21.0°C (feels like 15.7°)

33 km/h from the S

61% humidity (as at 12/09:00am)

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 13th of March 2010 03:00 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.

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