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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 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

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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Int. Opposite the end of Lady Game Drive
Int of Great North Walk and Ryde Road track
Int. Great North Walk and Ryde Rd Access Trk NE
Int. Great North Walk and Blue Hole Trk
Int. Great North Walk and Blue Hole Trk
Int. Great North Walk and Blaxland Rd Service Trail
The Block
Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk
Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk
Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area
Schwartz Homestead
Int. Opposite Bakers Flat
Int. Opposite Bakers Flat
Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk
Int. Below Jenkins Hill Park
Jenkins Hill
Lane Cove Weir North
Lane Cove Weir South
Koonjeree Middle Trk
Koonjeree Toilets
Fullers Bridge Bus Stop
Int. Great North Walk and Fullers Bridge Bus Stop Trk
Rivers Lane
Starting point for this hiking track: Int of Great North Walk and Ryde Road track

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 
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Photo Gallery
 
 signpost opposite Lady Game drive
 
signpost opposite Lady Game drive
 
 winding down under the brudge
 
winding down under the brudge
 
 under de Burgs bridge
 
under de Burgs bridge

 
 answer me these questions three
 
answer me these questions three
 
 Track near The Block
 
Track near The Block
 
 along the Lane Cove river
 
along the Lane Cove river

 
 following the Great North Walk
 
following the Great North Walk
 
 Bakers Cottage
 
Bakers Cottage
 
 Down past Max Allen Dr to Jenkins Hill
 
Down past Max Allen Dr to Jenkins Hill

 
 Jenkins Hill Park
 
Jenkins Hill Park
 
 Lane Cove Wier
 
Lane Cove Wier
 
 Koonjeree park
 
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


Catch the bus to Int. Opposite the end of Lady Game Drive
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.

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Drive to Int. Opposite the end of Lady Game Drive
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
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(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 walk 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, 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 walk follows the 'Visitor Centre Loop' sign down the hill. The track winds left, then climbs down and across Blackbutt Creek, before heading up the stairs on the other side. The track leads around the hill and opens out to a management 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 walk follows the sign to 'Visitor Centre Loop' along the hillside for approximately 100m, following the 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 walk drops onto a small rock shelf, and follows the valley (below on the left). From the rock shelf, the track heads left, winding around and down through a pass in the 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). The walk follows a sign with directions to 'Visitor Centre', leading along side a small creek. The track leads upstream, crossing a bridge in front of a small waterfall, and continuing 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 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.

(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
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 water's edge, passing a stone memorial on the right, and soon coming 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
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.

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Drive from Corner of Delhi and River Rds
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.
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Getting there

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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
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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
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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 56 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.
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 04:00 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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