Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Kissing Pt Rd to De Burghs Bridge hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Kissing Pt Rd to De Burghs Bridge
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
1 Hrs 30 mins
4.4 km
196 m
One way
3.7 km SW of Turramurra
Lane Cove National Park
Track: Moderate
Following a section of the Great North Walk this popular walk is well signposted and maintained. There are good views of the Lane Cove River as the track passes along the side of the ridge to the north. In several sections the track goes down to smaller creeks (some of which are polluted). Watch these creeks after rain as the boulders and small bridges can become quite slippery.
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(0 km) End of Kissing Pt Rd, Turramurra to Int of GNW and Koombalah Av Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 1 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 36 m
Descent = -42 m
From the end of Kissing Pt Rd the track heads down the asphalt servicetrail for several hundred metres. This is a gradual decline that passes several houses before just after crossing a small creek comes to an intersection with a bushtrack going off to the east. From the intersection the track heads east along the servicetrail. Approximately 10m along this trail there is a small intersection with a small bushtrack. (This bushtrack is is the unmaintained pipe track that crosses the Lane Cove River.) The track however follows the main service trail that generally heads east before coming to an intersection with the end of Koombalah St, Turramurra. This is intersection is marked with a large boom gate.
(1.04 km) Int of GNW and Koombalah Av to Int. of GNW and Yanko Rd Servicetrail Track: Moderate - servicetrail, bushtrack
Distance = 0.5 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 20 m
Descent = -45 m
From the end of Koombalah Rd the track heads south-east for a short while along the servicetrail. This begins by gradually descending and then steeply climbing until coming to the intersection. This is marked with Great North Walk markers. From the intersection the track heads south down the bushtrack following the Great North markers until reaching a small creek. The track crosses the creek on a small metal bridge (beware of this crossing during or after heavy rain as it is potentially dangerous). On the other side of the creek the track climbs the opposite side using a gradual set of log stairs and continues until the track meets up with a servicetrail. The intersection is marked with a large information sign on walks in the area. From here the track heads south (right) along the servicetrail for approximately 50m until coming to an intersection with another servicetrail.
(1.54 km) Int. of GNW and Yanko Rd Servicetrail to Int of GNW and Pymble Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.9 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 60 m
Descent = -69 m
From the intersection with the servicetrack the track heads south-west along the bushtrack. During this section the track has several small ups and downs and this continues until the track meets up with a servicetrail and continues south until coming to an intersection.
(2.48 km) Int of GNW and Pymble Servicetrail to Gloucester Av Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.5 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 12 m
Descent = -9 m
From the clearly signposted intersection (a large Great North Walk signpost), the track heads south-east. During this component there are numerous instances where the track changes from being a servicetrail to being a bushtrack and back again. This continues until the track becomes consistently bushtrack and at various points this goes into quite wet sections due to the surrounding cliffs in some points forming waterfalls. Along the way the track mostly runs parralell with Lane Cove River. Once on the last bit of servicetrail the track heads north for 150m until coming to an intersection with another servicetrail that goes up to Gloucester Av, Pymble.
(2.95 km) Gloucester Av Servicetrail to De Burghs Bridge Intersection Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.3 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 52 m
Descent = -56 m
From the intersection of the servicetrail and the Great North Walk the track heads east along the sandy bushtrack. At this point there are some good views of the Lane Cove River. During the middle section of this track the trail bypasses a large pipeline that crosses Lane Cove River. While this is buried it is possible to see where it crosses. This continues until the track turns very slightly south and goes down the hill to an intersection with a bushtrack, This is just before reaching De Burghs Bridge.
(4.23 km) De Burghs Bridge Intersection to Lane cove road (Opp Lady game drive) Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 16 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection just to the west of De Burghs Bridge the bushtrack heads north up for a short while until breaking out into a clearing on the side of Lane Cove Rd. This is marked by a large sign saying 'Lane Cove National Park'
Catch the bus from Lane cove road (Opp Lady game drive)
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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