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Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd

Time:	1 Hr Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	2.8 km NNW of Lane Cove
Length:	2.5 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 2.5 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Lane Cove National Park
Climb:	93 m
Style:	One way

For the most part, this walk follows a section of the Great North Walk through "Fairylands" and past a few waterfalls, then across Lane Cove River (via Epping rd) to Mowbray Park. Starting and ending on two busy roads, it is a pleasant surprise to visitors how nice the bushland can be. Allow some time to enjoy Fairylands and the views of Lane Cove river along the way.

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

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd
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Photo Gallery




	Quebec St




	Fairlylands track at Quebec St




	Eastern end of Fairlylands track




	Wildflowers




	Lane Cove river




	Walking track east of Fairylands




	Steps east of Fairylands




	Moss growing in Fairylands




	Walking into Fairylands




	Fairylands and Lane Cove River




	Boardwalk western side of fairylands




	Western End of Fairylands




	Track west of Fairylands




	Great North walks Near Fairylands




	Great North Walk near Epping Road




	Great north walk east of Epping Road




	Great North Walk near Epping Rd




	Track on South Eastern side of Epping Road Bridge




	Footpath under Epping road Bridge and Lane Cove river




	Track under Epping Road Bridge




	Mobray Park Carpark

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd 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. Epping Rd Access Trk and Fairyland Track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 743 m	Time = 17 mins
	Climb = 31 m	Descent = -28 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. 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.

(2 km) Int. Epping Rd Access Trk and Fairyland Track to Mowbray car park (near oval) Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 511 m	Time = 9 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -7 m
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.

Catch the bus from Mowbray car park (near oval)
Catch the bus from Mowbray car park (near oval)
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 Mowbray car park (near oval)
Drive from Mowbray car park (near oval)
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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	To the start of the walk Drive from:	From the end of the walk Drive to:

Near by

A list of 6 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
Fairylands Loop Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	5.2 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Hunters Hill to Epping Road	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.2 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	4.0 km
Rail to River and Stringybark Creek Reserve Walk	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	11.1 km	4 hrs	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
Garadi Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	1.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.2 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
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

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 Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd 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 16 seconds 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

Sunny.

17.1°C (feels like 18.5°)

2 km/h from the SSW

90% humidity (as at 17/09:00am)

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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