This walk goes from Gordon, to Roseville station, using the Riverside Walking Track. From DeBurghs Bridge, the walk follows the western bank of the Lane Cove River, passing many picnic areas and the Lane Cove River Boat Shed. The scenic walk along the Lane Cove River provides plenty of opportunities for a picnic or to kick the ball around before heading up to Roseville 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.
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Gordon Station
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Int. Blackbutt Creek Trk and Vale St Walk: Easy - footpath
Length = 980 m
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = -54 m
From the top of the station, this walk heads towards the shops, down the stairs and to the road next to Gordon Station bus depot. From Gordon Station bus depot, this walk heads up the hill of St Johns Ave to the Pacific Highway. The walk crosses to the other side at the pedestrian crossing. From here, this walk follows the shop fronts up the Pacific Highway, then turns left onto Moree St. This street is followed until the walk turns right onto Vale St. This walk continues along Vale St for a short time to the intersection with the bush track on the left of the street.
(0.98 km)
Int. Blackbutt Creek Trk and Vale St
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Int. Lady Game Drive and Falls Creek Trk Track: Moderate - servicetrail
Length = 1.77 km
Time = 33 mins
Climb = 7 m
Descent = -54 m
From the intersection next to house No. 31, this walk heads past a gate to follow a line of houses on the right. The track continues down a slight gradient for approximately 300m, turning left to come to the intersection, approximately 10m above a concrete sewerage inspection hole. From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, passing a concrete sewerage inspection hole on the right. The trail continues along the creek line for another 20m, to the intersection which leads down to the creek on the right. From the intersection, this walk follows the creek downstream for approximately 200m to the signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk follows the left-hand arrow on the 'Blackbutt Creek Track' sign, down the hill. The track contours with the creek on the right, and the houses high on the left, for approximately 1km to then steeply descend to the intersection above the concreted water-crossing. From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, across the concrete watercourse, to turn right along the creek. The trail tends left away from the creek, up to a white gate.
(2.75 km)
Int. Lady Game Drive and Falls Creek Trk
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Allen Park Walk: Easy - road
Length = 1.21 km
Time = 23 mins
Climb = 49 m
Descent = -23 m
From the white metal gate, this walk heads up the hill along Lady Game Dr, crossing to the right side where safe. This walk then turns right on De Burgh Rd, then right again onto Beaumont Rd. At the end of Beaumont Rd, this walk turns left onto Blaxland Rd, then comes to an intersection at 'Allen Park' at the end of Blaxland Rd.
Allen Park
Alt = 48 m
Allen Park is a very small grassed clearing at the end of Blaxland Rd. The park is not shaded and backs onto a house. The park is a thoroughfare to access the Great North Walk from Blaxland Rd.
(3.96 km)
Allen Park
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Int. Great North Walk and Blaxland Rd Service Trail Track: Moderate - servicetrail
Length = 116 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -17 m
From the corner of Terrace and Blaxland Roads, this walk passes the gate and heads straight across the grassed area of Allen Park. The track then tends left down the hill, passing a Great North Walk sign on the right before coming to a signposted intersection.
(4.08 km)
Int. Great North Walk and Blaxland Rd Service Trail
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DeBurghs Bridge North Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 561 m
Time = 12 mins
Climb = 25 m
Descent = -23 m
From the intersection, the track follows the 'Blue Hole' sign down the hill. The track passes a green pipeline, perpendicular to the track, to continue left. As the track does so, it thins into a bush track. The track winds around the hill to descend to Blackbutt Creek, which it crosses. From the creek, the track follows the Great North Walk markers up and to the left before contouring right, around the hill to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, the track follows the sign to De Burgh's Bridge up the hill for approximately 50m to the signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk heads up the stairs with 'GNW' painted on them. The walk continues up a paved path which tends left as it continues up to the signposted intersection before the road.
(4.64 km)
DeBurghs Bridge North
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DeBurghs Bridge South Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 258 m
Time = 8 mins
Climb = 29 m
Descent = -24 m
From the intersection, this walk heads along the grassy strip then across the bridge to an arrow marker.
(4.89 km)
DeBurghs Bridge South
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Int. Riverside Trk and Ryde Rd Access Trk SE Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 20 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -4 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down the stairs to the signposted intersection.
(4.91 km)
Int. Riverside Trk and Ryde Rd Access Trk SE
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Int. Riverside Trk and Riverside Dr at park entrance Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 277 m
Time = 6 mins
Climb = 12 m
Descent = -8 m
From the intersection the the track follows the signs to Chatswood West and the Riverside Walk. The track is near straight along a fence line for approximately 150m to turn left at the road to a signposted intersection.
(5.19 km)
Int. Riverside Trk and Riverside Dr at park entrance
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Porters Creek bridge West Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 1.51 km
Time = 28 mins
Climb = 23 m
Descent = -53 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Riverside Walk' sign down the stairs. The track winds above the Lane Cove River for approximately 600m, passing some cliffs on the right. The track continues to wind above the river for another 400m, to then turn right, up Porters Creek. The track follows Porters Creek for approximately 100m to the intersection with Riverside Drive at Porters Creek bridge.
(6.71 km)
Porters Creek bridge West
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Porters Creek bridge East Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road
Length = 32 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = 0 m
At the bridge, this walk crosses the creek using the road/bridge, to the signposted intersection with the bush track, on the left.
(6.74 km)
Porters Creek bridge East
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9 Carters Creek Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 2.44 km
Time = 42 mins
Climb = 30 m
Descent = -38 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down the stairs and follows Porters Creek, on the left of the track, for approximately 100m. The track then turns right to follow the Lane Cove River for approximately 1km, winding and undulating. The track comes to an opening at Fern Valley, with picnic tables. From the intersection, this walk passes through to Fern Valley, winding left past a small creek from a drain high on the right, which drains into the Lane Cove River below on the left. The track continues along the river bank for approximately 1km, passing through some clearings before opening out onto picnic area '19 Halfway Point'. The track heads across this clearing up to the gate on the right, to continue down the road passing the toilet block (above on the right). The track passes through picnic area '18 Korong' to the other side of its grass clearing, where the bush track starts. From the clearing, this walk follows the bush track around the Lane Cove River bank, keeping the river on the left, for approximately 400m to the picnic area '13 Cottonwood Glen'. From the edge of the bush, this walk passes through the clearing and over a small bridge. The walk continues through a cul-de-sac to return to bush track. The track then follows the river bank for approximately 200m to another grassed picnic area, Carters Creek.
(9.18 km)
9 Carters Creek
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8 Ironbarks Track: Moderate - servicetrail
Length = 165 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 4 m
Descent = -1 m
From Carters Creek picnic area, this walk heads across the grass clearing, keeping the river on the left of the track. The walk comes to a fork in the road. This is where the track passes the gate on the left, to continue for approximately 100m to an intersection with a footpath, just before the 'Ironbarks' sign in the picnic area.
(9.34 km)
8 Ironbarks
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Boat Shed Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 479 m
Time = 9 mins
Climb = 10 m
Descent = -11 m
From the intersection at Ironbarks picnic area, this walk passes through the clearing, keeping the river on the left, to climb up through a rocky outcrop. The track then winds up to a rock shelf before descending to the river bank once again. Along the river bank, the track winds for a short time before opening out onto a grass clearing. The walk continues through the clearing to a large flat-roofed structure, the Boat Shed.
Lane Cove Boat Shed
Alt = 3 m
Lane Cove Boat Shed, Lane Cove National Park, is situated on the bank of the similarly named river. Rowboats, kayaks, bikes, canoes and more can be hired from the shed. You can also buy ice-creams, chips and drinks. The shed is open on Saturdays 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm and on Sundays 10.30 am to 5.00 pm. For more information contact Greg on 0418600695 or Email: info@lanecoveboatshed.com.au
(9.82 km)
Boat Shed
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Lane Cove Weir South Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 530 m
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 9 m
Descent = -12 m
From the boat shed, this walk follows the river bank, which on the left, for approximately 500m. The walk passes through clearings before coming to a section of decking which leads past a small veranda over the water. The track then winds near a road to come to the intersection above the weir.
(10.35 km)
Lane Cove Weir South
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Fullers Bridge Pedestrian Crossing Track: Moderate - footpath
Length = 368 m
Time = 6 mins
Climb = 9 m
Descent = -8 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath around the waters edge to pass a stone memorial on the right. The walk then comes to an intersection with a track through the middle of the Koonjeree picnic area. From the intersection, this walk heads towards the road then passes over it, to the toilet blocks. From the toilets, this walk heads through the low bushes, following the car park (which is on the left). The walk winds through the bushes to pass a stone seat on the left before crossing the entrance road to the Lane Cove National Park. This walk then continues along the footpath for a few metres to the road, which it crosses to come to the bus stop. From the bus stop, this walk heads across Fullers Bridge to the pedestrian crossing on the other side.
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
(10.72 km)
Fullers Bridge Pedestrian Crossing
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Int. Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd Walk: Easy - road
Length = 13 m
Time =
Climb = 1 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, this walk crosses at the pedestrian crossing, to the other side of Lady Game Drive, away from the bridge.
(10.73 km)
Int. Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd
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End of Fullers Park Walk: Easy - servicetrail
Length = 483 m
Time = 9 mins
Climb = 16 m
Descent = -5 m
From the intersection of Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd, this walk heads up Lady Game Drive away from the traffic lights, keeping the road on the left of the track. The track immediately comes to a gate on the right, and a sign for 'Lane Cove National Park'. The walk crosses the gate and follows the short tarmac road to the grass area of Fullers Park. This walk continues along the right-hand side of Fullers Park, along the worn car trail and into the bush. The trail passes under a sewerage bridge and comes to a cul-de-sac.
(11.22 km)
End of Fullers Park
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Valley View Close Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 553 m
Time = 12 mins
Climb = 27 m
Descent = -9 m
From the cul-de-sac, this walk heads away from the grassed area, along the bush track. The track meanders through the trees for approximately 100m to a 'Blue Gum Creek Track' signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'Valley View Close', crossing a creek via stepping stones, and then continues up the far bank approximately 5m, coming to an intersection with a narrow track on the right. From the intersection, this walk heads up the slight hill, away from the creek. The track tends right as it comes to some stairs which take the track just below a line of houses. The track follows the line of houses, above on the right, to turn to the right between houses No. 12 and 14. The walk heads up the stairs or the laneway, to Valley View Close.
(11.77 km)
Valley View Close
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Longford St Track: Hard - footpath
Length = 85 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 19 m
Descent = 0 m
From Valley View Close, this walk crosses to head up between houses No. 11 and 15, climbing a few sets of stairs to Longford St.
(11.85 km)
Longford St
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Int. Shirley Rd and The Rifleway Walk: Easy - road
Length = 961 m
Time = 19 mins
Climb = 46 m
Descent = -3 m
From the the top of the stairs, this walk heads up Longford St, keeping the odd-numbered houses on the right. The walk soon comes to Shirley Rd. From the intersection, this walk heads up Shirley Rd for approximately 700m, keeping the odd numbered houses on the left. After passing Alston Way (on the left), Shirley St turns left. Immediately after the left turn, between houses nos. 20 and 20a, there is an intersection with a footpath on the right.
(12.82 km)
Int. Shirley Rd and The Rifleway
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Roseville Train Station Walk: Easy - footpath
Length = 387 m
Time = 9 mins
Climb = 25 m
Descent = -15 m
From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath, down the hill away from the road, for approximately 50m. The track crosses a fenced bridge, and climbs some parallel stairs or footpath up to Larkin St. From the intersection, this walk crosses the road and heads up the stairs of the pedestrian laneway. The walk continues up the footpath and stairs to Larkin Lane. From the intersection, this walk heads across the road and passes a car park on the right, to head up an alley way between shops. The path continues between the shops to the Pacific Highway at the corner of James' Takeaway Café. This walk turns right and soon crosses the highway at the light-controlled pedestrian crossing, and continues straight ahead to Roseville 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 from the end of this walk.
Fire Danger This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a HIGH rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 43 minutes ago) Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.
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.
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