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Map of Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed
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Terrain

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 Weir to Boat Shed bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.3km
		Time	1 Hr
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Grade 2/6 Walk: Easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 640m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track
Around 520m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 120m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs
This whole walk, 640m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 640m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 640m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
This whole walk, 640m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

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.

Wildwalks
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Catch the bus to Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr
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. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr
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) Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr to Jenkins Hill Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 37 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath to the intersection in the middle of the clearing, above the weir.

(0.04 km) Jenkins Hill to Lane Cove Weir North Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 32 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -2 m
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads directly down the hill to the weir at the water.

(0.07 km) Lane Cove Weir North to Lane Cove Weir South Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road	Length = 53 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = 0 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows GNW arrow post across the top of the weir[1] to another GNW arrow post[2] of other side of the weir, just past the sandstone pillars[3]. After heavy or prolonged rain this crossing may be closed if water is flowing over the top.

Lane Cove Weir	Alt = 1 m
The Lane Cove River Weir was built in 1938 during the depression. The motivation for building the lake was to make the area more apealing for visitors' picnics. The weir created environmental issues such as silting and a decline in native fish populations[4]. In much more recent years, a 'fish ladder'[5] has been construcuted to allow fish to undertake their natural migration route for breeding[6]. The weir proved an easy way for walkers to cross the Lane Cove River whilst enjoying the views up[7] and downstream[8].

(0.12 km) Lane Cove Weir South to Boat Shed Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 522 m	Time = 9 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -10 m
Continue straight: From the southern end of the weir, this walk follows the sealed road up (away from the weir) for about 10m to turn right following the 'Riverside walking track' sign[9] along the fenced timber boardwalk. After about 50m, this boardwalk leads past the fish ladder[10] to come to a lookout (with stepped seats[11]) and great views over the Lane Cove River[12]. From the lookout, this walk continues along the boardwalk for about 80m (enjoying more river views) to then follow another 'Riverside walking track' sign[13] along the edge of '3 Spoonbill'[14] picnic area for about 130m, and come to '4 Illoura'[15] picnic area (with toilets[16] and water[17]). This walk continues along the track beside the river for another 120m to pass below a large picnic shelter[18], then just over 100m later, this walk comes to the shop-front side of the sandstone boatshed building[19].

Lane Cove Boatshed	Alt = 3 m
Lane Cove Boatshed, in Lane Cove National Park, is situated on the bank of the (you guessed it) Lane Cove River. You can hire rowboats, kayaks, pedal boats, bikes and canoes[20], for different ways to enjoy the river. The shop also sells ice-creams, chips and drinks. The shed is open on weekend from 10am - 5pm. During summer school holidays, the shop is also open from 12-5pm[21]. For more info, call Greg on 0418600695[22].

Catch the bus from Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr
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. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from Int. National Parks Office Trk and Max Allen Dr
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 links currently not working, sorry

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
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

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	6.7 km

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

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed 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 NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 19 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

Partly cloudy. 10.0°C (feels like 6.7°) 11 km/h from the SW 69% humidity     (as at 20/09:00am)

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.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Lane Cove National Park
Closure information last downloaded Tuesday 21st of May 2013 07:00 AM
CLOSED AREAS
Maintenance works on Lane Cove Weir commencing 22 April 2013 - Koonjeree picnic area (site 1) (Ends Friday 24 May)

It is anticipated that the weir will be closed for maintenance works for 4 weeks from Monday 22 April 2013, dependant on good weather conditions during this period. Access from one side of the river to the other is via Delhi Road and Lady Game Drive. There will be some impact during the works to a small area of Koonjeeree picnic area. Thank you for your patience during these works.

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