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Fiddens Wharf walking track

Time:	1 hr 27 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	2.6 km WNW of Chatswood
Length:	4.1 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 4.1 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Lane Cove National Park
Climb:	153 m
Style:	Circuit

This walk explores some of the hills and river banks of the Lane Cove National Park. Leaving the weir precinct on Max Allen Drive, the walk follows the Great North Walk over the hill and down to Fiddens Wharf (just near the oval). The return journey, past Schwartz Homestead, provides a great chance to see some local heritage. The track passes several picnic areas by the river providing a great chance to rest, eat and enjoy the view.

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

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Fiddens Wharf walking track
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Photo Gallery




	NPWS Centre




	Max Allen Drive




	Max Allen Drive




	Heading up and away from the reserve




	Service trail to Booraba Ave




	Signpost next to Great North Walk




	Track down to Bradfield Rd




	Signposts down to Bradfield Rd




	Arrow markers across Bradfield Rd




	Bradfield Rd arrow marker




	Flower




	Boardwalk down to intersection




	Track down to Fiddens Wharf




	Fiddens Wharf area from above




	Regeneration area




	No dogs or bikes sign




	Track down to Fiddens Wharf




	Max Allen Dr to Schwartz Homestead




	Cormorant Corner picnic area




	Schwartz Homestead




	Picnic area next to road




	Max Allen Dr




	Down past Max Allen Dr to Jenkins Hill




	Jenkins Hill Park

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Fiddens Wharf walking track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Fiddens Wharf walking track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fiddens Wharf walking track bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Fiddens Wharf walking track bushwalking track

Track Notes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NPWS is a proud sponsor of Wildwalks. For more information on the spectacular parks and reserves of NSW Visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Catch the bus to Max Allen Drive Bridge
Catch the bus to Max Allen Drive Bridge
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 Max Allen Drive Bridge
Drive to Max Allen Drive Bridge
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. 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) Max Allen Drive Bridge to Int. Great North Walk next to Naamaroo Track: Moderate - road	Length = 231 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 13 m	Descent = 0 m
From the bridge, this walk heads up the road to the intersection below the National Parks Office. From the intersection, this walk follows the road up the hill, passing below the National Parks Conference Centre then following the road around to the left. The walk continues up the road to the signposted intersection opposite the staff parking.

(0.23 km) Int. Great North Walk next to Naamaroo to Int. Great North Walk and Naamaroo Service Trail Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 20 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 3 m	Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, this walk heads up the steps away from the road, for approximately 10m, to continue up to the intersection with the service trail.

(0.25 km) Int. Great North Walk and Naamaroo Service Trail to Int. Great North Walk and Bradfield Rd Access Trk Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 290 m	Time = 8 mins
	Climb = 30 m	Descent = -2 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the cliffs up the hill, tending right. The walk then heads straight up the hill to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk leads up the hill following the 'Blue Hole' sign and Great North Walk markers, for approximately 80m to the signposted intersection.

(0.54 km) Int. Great North Walk and Bradfield Rd Access Trk to Northern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 100 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 6 m	Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the Great North Walk marker down the stairs. The track meanders through the bush for approximately 30m to the signposted intersection at the road.

(0.64 km) Northern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk to Southern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk Walk: Easy - road	Length = 9 m	Time =
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill for approximately 30m to the signposted intersection on the right.

(0.65 km) Southern Int. Bradfield Rd and Great North Walk to Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 428 m	Time = 9 mins
	Climb = 8 m	Descent = -29 m
From the intersection, this walk takes the stairs up the hill, away from the road. The track meanders through the bush, passing a rocky outcrop on the right before heading down the stairs to a boardwalk bridge, and then leading to a signposted intersection.

(1.08 km) Int. Great North Walk and Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area Trk to Fiddens Wharf Oval Trk Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 756 m	Time = 15 mins
	Climb = 19 m	Descent = -39 m
From the intersection, this walk heads straight and flat over speed bumps for approximately 40m. It then tends left, down to a small cul-de-sac, from where the walk continues as a bush track down into a gully. The track winds around the hillside for a short while, to a rocky surface, before climbing off it by stairs. The track leads into another gully before following the river around to a signposted intersection, next to a flight of stairs.

(1.83 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.

(2.94 km) Thistlethwaytes Picnic Area to Schwartz Homestead Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road	Length = 257 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = -6 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.

Schwartz Homestead	Alt = 5 m
Schwartz Homestead
The Schwartz Homestead is a neat little white and green 1920's timber cottage with a balcony on three sides. It was probably built by orchardist George Warr, who leased the land from 1917. More info

(3.2 km) Schwartz Homestead to Int. Opposite Bakers Flat Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road	Length = 366 m	Time = 7 mins
	Climb = 9 m	Descent = -7 m
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.

(3.56 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.

(3.56 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.

(3.9 km) Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk to Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 206 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -9 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 along the footpath to the road.

(4.1 km) Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr to Max Allen Drive Bridge Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road	Length = 46 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, this walk heads along the road to the bridge, where a Great North Walk sign marks the intersection.

Catch the bus from Max Allen Drive Bridge
Catch the bus from Max Allen Drive Bridge
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 Max Allen Drive Bridge
Drive from Max Allen Drive Bridge
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. 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 12 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	0.0 km
Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.6 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.2 km
Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	1.3 km	1 Hr	2 / 6	0.0 km
De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.7 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
Gordon to Chatswood Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	12.1 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	3.9 km
Gordon to Roseville Railway Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	10.6 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	3.9 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	11.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	1.2 km
Chatswood to Epping Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	15.9 km	6 hrs	4 / 6	2.4 km
Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	17.8 km	6 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	2.4 km
Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park	Lane Cove National Park	One way	31.7 km	2 Days	4 / 6	9.5 km
Circular Quay to Hornsby	Lane Cove National Park	One way	42.2 km	3 Days	4 / 6	9.5 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Riverside Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.3 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	0.0 km
Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	0.2 km
Fairylands Loop Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	5.2 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	0.2 km
Fairylands track	Lane Cove National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	2 / 6	0.9 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
Garadi Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	1.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.4 km
Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.9 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.1 km
Riverside Walking Track	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.4 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	2.2 km
Chatswood Station to Mowbray Park	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.4 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	2.4 km
Ferndale Park Loop	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	3.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 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	2.8 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	2.8 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	2.8 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	3.6 km
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	6.8 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Fiddens Wharf walking track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Fiddens Wharf walking 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	21 km (to the SSW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	23 km (to the W)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	41 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 10 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

Mostly fine.

18.2°C (feels like 19.9°)

0 km/h from the CALM

82% humidity (as at 13/09:00am)

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 Sunday 14th of March 2010 03:00 PM

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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