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Fairyland loop Track

Time:	2 hrs 30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	2.6 km W of Chatswood
Length:	5.2 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 5.2 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Lane Cove National Park
Climb:	164 m
Style:	Circuit

This walk loops around a section of the Lane Cove River. Starting at Fullers Bridge, the walk follows the Great North walk through the historic site of Fairylands to Epping road before crossing the Lane Cove river and heading up the other bank of the river, passing through a variety of environments including a Golf Course. The walk then returns to Fullers Bridge.

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

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Fairylands Loop Track
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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)

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Photo Gallery




	Fairlylands track at Quebec St




	Natives




	View of Lane Cove river




	Walking track east of Fairylands




	Steps east of Fairylands




	Moss growing in Fairylands




	Walking into Fairylands




	Plenty of information signs at fairylands




	Fairylands and Lane Cove River




	Boardwalk western side of fairylands




	Track west of Fairylands




	Great North walk on ridge west of fairylands




	Great north walk east of Epping Road




	Track on North eastern side of Epping Road Bridge




	Track on South Eastern side of Epping Road Bridge




	Footpath under Epping road Bridge and Lane Cove river




	Nice Rock overhang Near Mowbray Park




	Lane Cove river (oppersite Fairylands)




	Boardwalk east of Mowbray Park




	Point on Lane Cove river with nice access




	Boardwalk along LaneCove River




	Grassy track




	Rocky edge to Lane Cove river




	Southern end of fairway




	Northern end of Chatswood Golf Course




	Track north of Golf Course




	Fullers Bridge

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Fairylands Loop Track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Fairylands Loop Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fairylands Loop Track bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Fairylands Loop Track bushwalking track

Track Notes

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Catch the bus to Corner of Delhi and River Rds
Catch the bus to 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 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 Corner of Delhi and River Rds
Drive to Corner of Delhi and River Rds
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) Corner of Delhi and River Rds to Int. of Quebec Rd and Fairylands Track Track: Moderate - bushtrack,servicetrail	Length = 789 m	Time = 18 mins
	Climb = 41 m	Descent = -38 m
From the corner of River Rd and Delhi Rd, this walk follows the Great North Walk markers, steeply up the hill. This bush track is quite steep until it flattens out upon reaching the ridge. Once on the ridge, the track follows the Great North Walk signs until reaching a large gate (near the crematorium) at the end of Quebec Rd. From the end of Quebec Rd at the large gate near the crematorium, this walk heads along the signposted Quebec Rd until coming to the corner of Quebec Rd and Fairylands Rd. At this point, the walk continues down the hill to Quebec Rd until coming to the small intersection with Fairylands track, marked with a sign saying 'Fairylands'.

(0.79 km) Int of Quebec Rd and Fairylands Track to Lookout Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 124 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -4 m
From the road (south-west corner of Quebec Rd), this walk follows the track into the bush, past several signposts and over a little wooden bridge. The track continues winding through the bush and, before long, there are occasional glimpses of the Lane Cove River on the left. An unofficial, unfenced lookout is on the left side of the track on a large rock platform.

Lookout	Alt = 5 m
Lookout
This small, unofficial lookout is atop a large natural rock platform. There are a few in the area, but this is the most distinct. From here, there are nice views down the Lane Cove River. The area is unfenced and there is a significant drop off the side.

(0.91 km) Lookout to Fairylands Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 344 m	Time = 7 mins
(0.91 km) Lookout to Fairylands Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Climb = 9 m	Descent = -13 m
From the lookout, this walk heads along the flat track through the bush, with the river below on the left, for about 150 meters to a set of stairs heading down to Fairylands. From the bottom of the steps, the track passes a few information signs and heads towards to two large palm trees in the middle of the flats. Here, there is an intersection with a track heading out to the river, and also some more information signs near the palm trees.

Fairylands	Alt = 1 m
Fairylands
Once formally known as "Fairyland Pleasure Grounds", and casually as "The Rest", this site was similar to several others in Sydney. The land was purchased by Robert Swan in 1896 and encompassed about 17 acres in total. Part of the land was cleared for a market garden, growing strawberries and melons. By the early 1900s, this market garden had closed and the area was became a popular picnic and play ground, for people arriving mostly by boat. This was a very popular spot to visit for a special day out. Today, the buildings have (mostly) gone and the cleared area has grown back, but it still can offer a relaxing picnic and lunch spot by the river.

(1.26 km) Fairylands to Int. Corporate Park Scenic Trail and Great North Walk Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 399 m	Time = 9 mins
	Climb = 23 m	Descent = -6 m
From the intersection, this walk meanders along the hillside with the river below on the left. The track winds through the flats of Fairylands, over a small bridge and up a series of rock steps. The walk continues up a hill until the track comes to an intersection near the back of some corporate buildings. The intersection is beneath a large power line tower.

(1.66 km) Int. Corporate Park Scenic Trail and Great North Walk to Mowbray car park (near oval) Track: Moderate - bushtrack,footpath,footpath,footpath	Length = 855 m	Time = 17 mins
	Climb = 18 m	Descent = -29 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, with the power line tower on the left of the track and the river further below on the left. The track leads down some rocky sections and a few stretches of boardwalk, for approximately 300m along the river side. The track then comes to a signposted intersection just beneath a large bridge. From the intersection, this walk heads under the bridge, keeping the river below to the left. The walk turns right, up the stairs on the other side of the bridge to lead up to Epping Rd above. From the intersection, this walk heads towards the factory on the other end of the bridge, passing over the Lane Cove River. The walk meets an intersection with another set of stairs off to the right of the bridge. From the intersection, this walk heads down the stairs away from the main road, to turn right under the bridge. The track heads under the bridge to come out the other side, continuing along the river bank for approximately 50m to the car park.

(2.51 km) Mowbray car park (near oval) to 8th Green Track: Moderate - footpath,bushtrack,bushtrack,bushtrack,bushtrack,bushtrack,bushtrack,bushtrack	Length = 1.68 km	Time = 34 mins
	Climb = 58 m	Descent = -63 m
From the intersection, this walk heads up the stairs, keeping the oval on the left of the walk as it winds around the hill. The walk leads to a park bench and intersection, above the spectators' stand. From the intersection, this walk leads across the grassed area to a 'Mowbray Park' sign before a bridge. The track passes the sign and bridge to continue to wind through the bush for approximately 60m, to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the athletics oval, keeping the valley of the river on the left. The track winds through the bush, passing by a track (which leads to a rockshelf lookout on the left) and continuing on to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, the walk heads down the stairs with a large boulder to the left of the track. The track passes under a large fig tree to continue down to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk heads along the Lane Cove River, with the water to the left of the track. The track quickly opens out onto a clearing next to the river bank. The track continues left for a few more metres, before two sections of boardwalked track lead to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk follows the direction of the 'River Track' arrow, keeping the river below on the left of the track. Large sections of track are suspended above the mangroves on a boardwalk. The track winds along the Lane Cove River bank for approximately 400m to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk heads south-east, keeping the river below on the left. The track has boardwalks in sections which are raised above the mangroves. The track continues to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk heads along the line of mangroves and river (on the left of the track). The walk continues for a short time to come out onto the management trail, behind the green of the 8th fairway on Chatswood Golf Course.

(4.19 km) 8th Green to Int. Fairway and Delhi Rd Track: Moderate - servicetrail,bushtrack	Length = 673 m	Time = 11 mins
	Climb = 6 m	Descent = -3 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill and across the bridge. The walk hugs the treeline, continuing down the left of the 8th Fairway, with the Lane Cove River to the left. The walk passes the 8th Tee and heads past the metal fence to come to the signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk heads away from the golf course, following the Lane Cove River (on the left of the track). The walk continues under the river bank's shady vegetation for a short time to the intersection of Delhi Rd and Lady Game Dr.

(4.86 km) Int. Fairway and Delhi Rd to Corner of Delhi and River Rds Track: Moderate - bushtrack,footpath,footpath,footpath,footpath,road	Length = 333 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = -4 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down (away from the road) and under Fullers Bridge, then comes up the other side to meet the footpath next to Lady Game Drive, opposite Fullers Park. From the intersection, the walk follows Lady Game Drive towards the set of traffic lights, and soon reaches the intersection with Delhi Rd. From the corner of Lady Game Drive and Delhi Rd, this walk heads across the bridge to the intersection in front of the bus stop. 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. 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.

Lane Cove River Steak and Seafood Restaurant	Alt = 1 m
Lane Cove River Steak and Seafood Restaurant
The Lane Cove River Steak and Seafood Restaurant is open 7 days. Lunch is served 12-3pm (excluding Saturdays) and dinner 6-10pm. The restaurant serves a diversity of seafood and poultry with prices ranging from $14-30. Ph. 9412 3773 More info

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
Driving Directions

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Near by

A list of 16 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
Fairylands track	Lane Cove National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	2 / 6	0.7 km
Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	0.0 km
Garadi Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	1.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.2 km
Chatswood Station to Mowbray Park	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.4 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	2.3 km
De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.9 km
Hunters Hill to Epping Road	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.2 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	4.0 km
Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.9 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.2 km
Rail to River Walk	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	7.5 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	2.3 km
Rail to River and Stringybark Creek Reserve Walk	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	11.1 km	4 hrs	4 / 6	2.3 km
Gordon to Chatswood Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	12.1 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.1 km
Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)	Lane Cove National Park	One way	13.2 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.1 km
Gordon to Roseville Railway Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	10.6 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.1 km
Chatswood to Epping Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	15.9 km	6 hrs	4 / 6	2.3 km
Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	17.8 km	6 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	2.3 km
Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park	Lane Cove National Park	One way	31.7 km	2 Days	4 / 6	9.3 km
Circular Quay to Hornsby	Lane Cove National Park	One way	42.2 km	3 Days	4 / 6	9.3 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Fiddens Wharf walking track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	4.1 km	1 hr 27 mins	3 / 6	0.2 km
Baker's Cottage	Lane Cove National Park	Return	1.5 km	45 mins	3 / 6	0.2 km
Riverside Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.3 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	0.2 km
Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	1.3 km	1 Hr	2 / 6	0.3 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	11.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	1.2 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	3.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	1.2 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Baker's Cottage	Lane Cove National Park	Return	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	1.2 km
Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.6 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.4 km
Ferndale Park Loop	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	3.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	2.3 km
Riverside Walking Track	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.4 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	2.4 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	2.7 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	2.7 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	2.7 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	3.5 km
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	6.7 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Fairylands Loop Track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Fairylands Loop Track Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	8 km (to the NW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	20 km (to the N)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	20 km (to the SSW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	23 km (to the W)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	42 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 54 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.

18.1°C (feels like 19.6°)

2 km/h from the W

86% humidity (as at 15/09:00am)

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

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