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Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed bushwalking track notes
Map of Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed hiking track
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Terrain profile

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 Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed 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.

Drive to Lane Cove Tourist Park
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 the walk. Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland

(0 km) Lane Cove Tourist Park to 9 Carters Creek Track: Moderate - bushtrack, road, bushtrack	Distance = 1 km	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 3 m	Descent = -54 m
From the intersection between sites 152 and 151 the track heads down the stairs tending right for approximately 100m to the sign posted intersection. From the intersection the track follows the sign to Lane Cove River Weir. The track contours across the hill for approximately 100m to a metal bridge. The track crosses the bridge and then winds left, down to the road. From the intersection the track crosses the road to follow the road down past the sign '12. Blackbutt'. The track passes the sign to continue down to Cottonwood Glen picnic area. From the clearing the track passes through the clearing and over a small bridge. The track continues through a caldasac to return to bushtrack. the track follows the river bank for approximately 200m to another grassed picnic area, Carters Creek.

(0.99 km) 9 Carters Creek to Boat Shed Track: Moderate - servicetrail, bushtrack	Distance = 0.6 km	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 14 m	Descent = -12 m
From Carters Creek picnic area the track heads south across the grass clearing. The track comes to a fork in the road. This is where teh 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. From the intersection at Ironbarks picnic area the track passes through the clearing to climb up through a rocky outcrop. The track then winds up to a rockshelf 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 track continues through the clearing to a large flat roofed structure, the Boat Shed.

Lane Cove Boat Shed
	Alt = 3
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 More info

Drive from Lane Cove Tourist Park
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your your trip home from the end of the walk. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland

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	4 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	4 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	3.9 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	4.7 km
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	5.7 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Cloudy. Light morning shower. 20.4°C (feels like 18.8°) 22 km/h from the SW 83% humidity     (as at 08/09:00am)

Lane Cove National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

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

Campsites in the park
Lane Cove River tourist park

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergancy use only	7 km (to the NW)
7	SYD07	Water Tank Corner of Loftus Rd and Pennant Hills Rd PENNANT HILLS	10 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 S)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	42 km (to the NNE)

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