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Fairylands track

Time:	30 mins Walking time Includes the time for the return leg Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	2.8 km W of Chatswood
Length:	0.9 km Walk Length As this is a return style walk, the 0.9 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)	Lane Cove National Park
Climb:	28 m
Style:	Return

This short walks follows a section the Great North Walk along the Lane Cove River to an old picnic ground know as Fairylands Pleasure Grounds or "the Rest". The walk gives great views of the river and of some sandstone formations. Fairylands has mostly grown over now, but still has some bits of history to explore, or you can just relax and watch the river go by as you eat lunch.

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

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Fairylands track
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500 meters

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




	Small bridge near Quebec St




	Wildflowers




	Natives




	View of Lane Cove river




	Lane Cove river




	Walking track east of Fairylands




	Steps east of Fairylands




	Moss growing in Fairylands




	Walking into Fairylands




	Fairylands and Lane Cove River




	Plenty of information signs at fairylands

Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Fairylands track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Fairylands track bushwalking track

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

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

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
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Catch the bus to Int of Quebec Rd and Fairylands Track
Catch the bus to Int of Quebec Rd and Fairylands Track
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 of Quebec Rd and Fairylands Track
Drive to Int of Quebec Rd and Fairylands Track
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 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.

(0.12 km) Lookout to Fairylands Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 344 m	Time = 7 mins
(0.12 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.

Catch the bus from Int of Quebec Rd and Fairylands Track

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 Int of Quebec Rd and Fairylands Track
Drive from Int of Quebec Rd and Fairylands Track
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

	To the start of the walk Drive from:	From the end of the walk Drive to:

Near by

A list of 4 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
Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	0.7 km
Fairylands Loop Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	5.2 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	0.7 km
Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park	Lane Cove National Park	One way	31.7 km	2 Days	4 / 6	8.8 km
Circular Quay to Hornsby	Lane Cove National Park	One way	42.2 km	3 Days	4 / 6	8.8 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Garadi Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	1.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	0.7 km
Fiddens Wharf walking track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	4.1 km	1 hr 27 mins	3 / 6	0.9 km
Baker's Cottage	Lane Cove National Park	Return	1.5 km	45 mins	3 / 6	0.9 km
Riverside Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.3 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	0.9 km
Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	1.3 km	1 Hr	2 / 6	1.0 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	11.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	1.4 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	3.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	1.4 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Baker's Cottage	Lane Cove National Park	Return	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	1.4 km
Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.6 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.8 km
Chatswood Station to Mowbray Park	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 Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	2.9 km
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	2.9 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	2.9 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	3.8 km
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	6.4 km

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

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Fairylands track Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	9 km (to the NW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	20 km (to the SSW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	21 km (to the N)
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 39 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.

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.
$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 4th of September 2010 08:00 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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