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Eastwood to Thornleigh

Time:	3 hrs 45 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	1.1 km N of Eastwood
Length:	10.4 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 10.4 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Bradley Reserve
Climb:	319 m
Style:	One way

This walk explores Terrys Creek and the Lane Cove National Park. From Eastwood station the track follows Terrys creek past a small waterfall, under the M2, past Browns Water hole and along the Lane Cove river before climbing up to Thornleigh Oval and the train station. There are picnic tables at Browns waterhole, not a bad place for lunch, otherwise there are a few nice creek banks to rest along the way

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

Map of Walk

Location

Eastwood to Thornleigh bushwalking track notes
Map of Eastwood to Thornleigh
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Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

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Parramatta River

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Photo Gallery




	Forrester Park




	The waterfall waterhole




	Terry's Creek Waterfall




	Terrys Creek track




	Coming out from the creek




	Signposts on Terrys Creek track




	Terrys Creek Track




	Terry's Creek




	Causeway under Epping Rd




	Down at waterlevel




	Terrys Creek track south of M2




	Going under the M2 Motorway




	Browns Waterhole Picnic Area




	Browns Waterhole




	Lane Cove River




	Browns Water hole causeway




	Great North Walk service trail




	Great North walk near the STEP track




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	Creek beside Great North walk




	continuing along the valley floor




	Creek crossing in Lane Cove Valley




	Creek Crossing




	Great north walk in Northern end of Lane Cove Valley




	Great North Walk track and sign below Thornleigh Oval




	Thornleigh oval




	Streets of Thornliegh

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Eastwood to Thornleigh bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Eastwood to Thornleigh bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Eastwood to Thornleigh bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Eastwood to Thornleigh bushwalking track

Track Notes

Catch the train to Eastwood Station
Catch the train to Eastwood Station
Check out the facilities at Eastwood Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your train trip to the end of the walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Catch the bus to Eastwood Railway Station
Catch the bus to Eastwood Railway Station
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 Eastwood Railway Station
Drive to Eastwood Railway Station
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) Eastwood Railway Station to Forrester Park Walk: Easy - road	Length = 1.28 km	Time = 23 mins
	Climb = 20 m	Descent = -28 m
From the east side of Eastwood Railway Station, this walk heads east along Ethel Street and left into Blaxland Road. At the traffic lights at Balaclava Road, this walk turns right then immediately left Vimiera Road. As Vimiera Rd bends to the right (about 100m past Vanimo Place), this walk turns left onto a bridge, crossing Terry's Creek. This takes the walk onto a corner of Davis Avenue. The walk turns right and heads north-west along Davis Avenue, soon coming to Forrester Park.

(1.28 km) Forrester Park to Terrys Creek Creek Crossing Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 912 m	Time = 17 mins
	Climb = 20 m	Descent = -20 m
From Forrester Park on Davis Ave, this walk heads north-east along the bush track following Terrys Creek. Gradually, the bush thickens and the track goes next to some small cliffs, then comes to the top of a small waterfall. The walk goes down and around to the bottom of the waterfall. The track continues to follow Terrys Creek downstream until reaching a small intersection signposted as the way to 'Dence Park' and 'Browns Waterhole'.

Terrys Creek Waterfall	Alt = 55 m
Terrys Creek Waterfall
This is a small waterfall on Terrys Creek, and makes a good spot to break from the walk.

(2.2 km) Terrys Creek Creek Crossing to Int of Pembroke Park and Dence Park Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 21 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -3 m
From the intersection, this walk heads east, down and across the creek. On the other side of the creek, the track comes to an intersection with a sign pointing to 'Pembroke Park'.

(2.22 km) Int of Pembroke Park and Dence Park Tracks to Int of Terry's Creek Walking Track and Brown's Waterhole Servicetrail Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 2.72 km	Time = 49 mins
	Climb = 50 m	Descent = -64 m
From the intersection, this walk heads north along the bush track, following Terrys Creek downstream. The track soon heads over a small creek crossing (which may be impassable after rain), shortly before breaking out into a clearing. At this point, it is possible to see Epping Rd to the north. From here, the track goes under Epping Rd using a large causeway next to the creek - there is often a lot of rubbish and graffiti under the bridge. This walk joins up with the bush track and heads north-east for a short period until coming to an intersection with a bush track. From the intersection, this walk heads north-east alongside Terrys Creek. The walk soon heads over a small bridge and then passes the back of some house to the right (and passes a small bush track going up to one of the houses). Following the creek, the track then passes several small information signs, then breaks out into the open and the M2 Motorway is visible to the north. The track then turns away from the motorway for a short while before coming to an intersection with a bush track (and a sign pointing to Epping Station). From the intersection, this walk heads east along the track before crossing a small creek and coming to an an intersection signposted with an arrow to 'Crimea Rd'. From the intersection, this walk heads towards 'Browns Waterhole', passing under the M2 Motorway about 150m to the north. After passing under the M2, the walk passes a Lane Cove National Park sign, then meanders north-east along the bush track and passes several informational signs. The walk crosses over a small metal bridge, before coming to an intersection with a concrete bike track, marked with a large green sign saying 'Terrys creek walking track'.

(4.93 km) Int of Terry's Creek Walking Track and Brown's Waterhole Servicetrail to Browns Waterhole int Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 130 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -8 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the concrete service trail down the gentle hill to the picnic tables and clearing signposted as "Browns Waterhole". From Browns Waterhole picnic area, this walk follows the service trail down to the causeway and across Browns Waterhole (caution is needed during and after rain, may become impassable). Immediately after the river, the track comes to an intersection with the Great North Walk service trail.

(5.06 km) Browns Waterhole int to Int of the Great North Walk and the Broadway service trail Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 3.4 km	Time = 1 hr 6 mins
	Climb = 110 m	Descent = -70 m
From the intersection, the track follows the service trail for a while, keeping Lane Cove River to the left, before it comes to the intersection of the Cove St service trail. From the intersection, the track heads down the hill and along the service trail, coming up the other side to the intersection of the STEP track. From the intersection, this walk follows the STEP Track markers (keeping the river to the left). After a short while, the walk comes to an intersection with a concrete walking path on the right, and signposts for the Great North Walk and STEP track. From the intersection, the track follows the service trail down the hill for a short distance to the intersection of the Great North Walk and the Epping service trail. From the intersection, the track follows the 'Thornleigh station' sign along the service trail, which winds for a while with the Lane Cove River to the left, before crossing the river and continuing along to the unsignposted intersection of the Pennant Hills Park bush track. From the intersection, the track follows the service trail, with the river to the left. The track crosses the river as it winds along the valley floor, crossing two more times before coming to the intersection of the Broadway service trail.

(8.46 km) Int of the Great North Walk and the Broadway service trail to Int of Handley and Ferguson Avenues Track: Hard - servicetrail,bushtrack,bushtrack,bushtrack	Length = 948 m	Time = 25 mins
	Climb = 99 m	Descent = -13 m
From the intersection, the track heads north along the service trail following the Great North Walk signs, winding down across the Lane Cove River on steppingstones and up the other side, zigzagging up the hill to the intersection of the Great North Walk and the Comenarra parkway bush track. From the intersection, the track follows the Thornleigh sign, winding up the steep hill to the intersection of the Great North Walk and the Baden Powell scout centre tracks. From the intersection, the track heads up the rocky hill following the Great North Walk arrow, all the way to the back of Thornleigh Oval. From the intersection, the track follows the fence line around the oval, keeping the oval on the left, and past the sports club to the corner of Handley and Ferguson Avenues

(9.41 km) Int of Handley and Ferguson Avenues to Thornleigh Train Station Walk: Easy - road,footpath	Length = 944 m	Time = 17 mins
	Climb = 19 m	Descent = -6 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Thornleigh Station' sign along Handley Avenue, along to the end of the road where it turns right onto Orchard Street and immediately left onto Station Street. From here, the walk continues north-west to the end of the road where it winds up the ramp and onto the bridge, coming down the other side and down some steps to Railway Parade. From the base of the steps, this walk crosses over the road, heading towards the railway line, turning left around the side of the corner store and following the footpath to the base of the railway bridge which it climbs up the steps to the top of, coming to the Thornleigh Train Station.

Catch the train from Thornleigh Station
Catch the train from Thornleigh Station
Check out the facilities at Thornleigh Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your train trip from the end of the walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Catch the bus from Thornleigh Train Station
Catch the bus from Thornleigh Train Station
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 Thornleigh Train Station
Drive from Thornleigh Train Station
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
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Near by

A list of 20 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
Browns Waterhole Track	Lane Cove National Park	One way	1.2 km	30 mins	3 / 6	4.2 km
STEP Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	2.7 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	4.9 km
Canoon Rd to Whale Rock	Lane Cove National Park	Return	3.2 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	4.9 km
Epping to Eastwood Station (via Terrys Creek)	Lane Cove National Park	One way	4.1 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	2.0 km
Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge	Lane Cove National Park	One way	4.9 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	3.6 km
Thornleigh to Marsfield	Lane Cove National Park	One way	6.1 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	6.5 km
Epping Station Lane Cove River Loop	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	8.4 km	3 hrs	3 / 6	2.0 km
Epping to Thornleigh Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	8.0 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	2.0 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	2.0 km
De Burgs Bridge to Thornleigh station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	9.4 km	3 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	5.2 km
Epping to Eastwood Station (via Lane Cove River)	Lane Cove National Park	One way	10.3 km	3 hrs 45 mins	3 / 6	2.0 km
Epping to Gordon Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	11.4 km	4 hrs 15 mins	4 / 6	2.0 km
Chatswood to Epping Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	15.9 km	6 hrs	4 / 6	9.1 km
Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	17.8 km	6 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	9.1 km
Epping to Hornsby Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	17.3 km	6 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	2.0 km
Gordon to Hornsby (overnight at Scout camp)	Lane Cove National Park	One way	24.6 km	2 Days	4 / 6	7.7 km
Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park	Lane Cove National Park	One way	31.7 km	2 Days	4 / 6	14.3 km
Circular Quay to Hornsby	Lane Cove National Park	One way	42.2 km	3 Days	4 / 6	14.3 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Belinda Cres to Whale Rock	Lane Cove National Park	Return	2.8 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	3.7 km
Whale Rock	Lane Cove National Park	Return	0.5 km	15 mins	3 / 6	4.1 km
Kissing Pt Rd to De Burghs Bridge	Lane Cove National Park	One way	4.0 km	1 hr 45 mins	3 / 6	4.2 km
De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	5.2 km
Riverside Walking Track	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.4 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	5.4 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	11.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	5.6 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	3.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	5.6 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Baker's Cottage	Lane Cove National Park	Return	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	5.6 km
Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.6 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	5.9 km
Garadi Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	1.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	6.0 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)
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	1.9 km
Snowgum	Rhodes Shopping Centre Level 1, Shop 66, Rhodes	(02) 8765 1035	5.1 km
All Camping Supplies	12 Railway Pde, Thornleigh	(02) 9481 0473	6.6 km
Brett Products	1 River St , Silverwater	(02) 9648 5622	5.3 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	Cnr. Church & Seville Sts, North Parramatta	(02) 9630 2888	7.5 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Eastwood to Thornleigh.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Eastwood to Thornleigh Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	6 km (to the NNE)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	16 km (to the W)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	20 km (to the S)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	20 km (to the NNE)
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	42 km (to the W)

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 44 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

Fine. Partly cloudy.

25.8°C (feels like 26.3°)

6 km/h from the NE

51% humidity (as at 15/03:00pm)

Mon	°	Fine. Partly cloudy.
Tue	14°\|27°	Fine. Mostly sunny.

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

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